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Distance from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Gate R511

Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Gate R511 is a short everyday drive, covering about 8.4 km in roughly 11 min.

N Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape → Gate R511
Road distance
8.4 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
4.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.88×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 min
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
45.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R15.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R16.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R19.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R19.58
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R21.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R21.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R25.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R25.83
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R27.73
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R27.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R33.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R33.99
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
148° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
328° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-32.9960, 27.8721
End coords Destination point
-33.0300, 27.8973
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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8.4 km 11 min
Start Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
Finish Gate R511
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Amalinda Main Road
    1.8 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.4 km
  5. Continue straight onto Connaught Avenue
    0.3 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Oxford Street
    2.8 km
  7. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Pontoon Road
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Buffalo Bridge
    0.3 km
  11. Turn left onto Doctor Zahn Road
    0.8 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork onto Doctor Zahn Road
    0.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto Military Road
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Gate R511 → Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Johannesburg Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Pretoria Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Cape Town Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Durban Johannesburg to Gate R511 Pretoria to Gate R511 Cape Town to Gate R511
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.2 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 min • 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.6 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
53.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gate R511
06:48 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 30 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R34.97
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.17
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.67
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R36.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape -32.99598, 27.87212
Midpoint
4.2 km
Total: 8.4 km
Midpoint 4.2 km
8.4 km 11 min
Destination Gate R511 -33.03003, 27.89733

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 8.4 km
Return-cycle span 16.7 km
Traversal time 11 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 179.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.99598, 27.87212
Midpoint -33.01000, 27.90208
End -33.03003, 27.89733
Destination services

Available in Gate R511

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Gate R511
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    110 Jan Smuts Avenue, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Gate R511
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Gate R511
1
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Questions 8
How far is Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape from Gate R511? +
Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape is about 8.4 km from Gate R511 by road.
How long does it take from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Gate R511? +
The drive usually takes about 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Gate R511 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Gate R511? +
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 Gate R511? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R15.97 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R16.04 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R19.46 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R19.58 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Gate R511? +
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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Towns along the route

Settlers Way
From Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape To Gate R511
Buffalo Bridge
From Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape To Gate R511

Route Locations

Start area
Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gate R511, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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