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Distance from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Buffalo Pass

Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Buffalo Pass is a short everyday drive, covering about 12.2 km in roughly 14 min.

N Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape → Buffalo Pass
Road distance
12.2 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
8.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 min
End point
Buffalo Pass
Return: 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
50.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R20.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R20.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R22.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R22.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R26.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R27.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R30.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R30.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R35.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R35.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R39.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R39.84
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
229° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
49° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-32.9960, 27.8721
End coords Destination point
-33.0452, 27.8047
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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12.2 km 14 min
Start Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
Finish Buffalo Pass
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.3 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.4 km
  9. Turn left onto Woolwash Road
    2.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Buffalo Pass
    0.5 km
  11. Continue slight right onto Buffalo Pass
    7.3 km
  12. Continue left onto Buffalo Pass
    0.8 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
6.1 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Buffalo Pass
06:47 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R51.02
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R2.44
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R53.70
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape -32.99598, 27.87212
Midpoint
6.1 km
Total: 12.2 km
Midpoint 6.1 km
12.2 km 14 min
Destination Buffalo Pass End: Buffalo Pass -33.04524, 27.80465

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 12.2 km
Return-cycle span 24.4 km
Traversal time 14 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 106.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 6.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.99598, 27.87212
Midpoint -33.00554, 27.82174
End -33.04524, 27.80465
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Buffalo Pass
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Buffalo Pass
1
  • Shell
    110 Jan Smuts Avenue, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Buffalo Pass
3
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Questions 8
How far is Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape from Buffalo Pass? +
Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape is about 12.2 km from Buffalo Pass by road.
How long does it take from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Buffalo Pass? +
The drive usually takes about 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Buffalo Pass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Buffalo Pass? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Buffalo Pass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R20.43 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R20.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R22.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R22.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Buffalo Pass? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Buffalo Pass, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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