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Distance from Sintra to Carnaxide

N Sintra → Carnaxide
Road distance
21.9 km
Sintra to Carnaxide is a short everyday drive, covering about 21.9 km in roughly 20 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
15.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 min
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R41.79
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R41.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R50.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R51.21
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R55.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R55.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R67.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R67.57
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R72.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R72.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R88.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R88.91
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
143° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
323° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
38.8355, -9.3522
End coords Destination point
38.7255, -9.2463
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 17 °C Sintra Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 19 °C Carnaxide Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Sintra → Carnaxide
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Car
21.9 km
20 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
21.9 km
~20 min
65 km/h avg
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21.9 km 20 min
Start Sintra
Finish Carnaxide
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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.0 km
  3. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  5. Continue
    2.3 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 16: Cascais
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight left onto Circular Exterior da Área Metropolitana de Lisboa
    3.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight right towards IC 19: Lisboa
    0.2 km
  9. Merge slight left
    10.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Queluz
    0.2 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Estrada Quinta da Rainha
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Estrada Quinta da Rainha
    1.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Estrada de Queluz
    2.3 km
  14. Continue slight right onto Estrada do Desvio
    0.3 km
  15. Go straight onto Avenida Tomás Ribeiro
    0.2 km
  16. Continue left onto Rua 5 de Outubro
    0.2 km
  17. Turn sharp right onto Rua José Basaliza
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Carnaxide
07:17 – 21:50
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
14 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
21 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
07:17
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R91.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R96.29
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sintra 38.83554, -9.35224
Midpoint
10.9 km
Total: 21.9 km
Midpoint 10.9 km
21.9 km 20 min
Destination Carnaxide 38.72553, -9.24632

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 21.9 km
Return-cycle span 43.8 km
Traversal time 20 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 82.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start 38.83554, -9.35224
Midpoint 38.77539, -9.32156
End 38.72553, -9.24632
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Questions 8
How far is Sintra from Carnaxide? +
Sintra is about 21.9 km from Carnaxide by road.
How long does it take from Sintra to Carnaxide? +
The drive usually takes about 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sintra to Carnaxide in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sintra to Carnaxide? +
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 Sintra to Carnaxide? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R41.79 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R41.96 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R50.90 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R51.21 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sintra to Carnaxide? +
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

A 16: Cascais
From Sintra To Carnaxide
Lisboa
From Sintra To Carnaxide
Circular Exterior da Área Metropolitana de Lisboa
From Sintra To Carnaxide
IC 19: Lisboa
From Sintra To Carnaxide
Amadora
From Sintra To Carnaxide
Queluz
From Sintra To Carnaxide
Queluz de Baixo
From Sintra To Carnaxide
Monte Abraão
From Sintra To Carnaxide
Palácio Nacional
From Sintra To Carnaxide
Estrada Quinta da Rainha
From Sintra To Carnaxide

Route Locations

Start area
Sintra
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Carnaxide
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: 2790-131

Postal codes

Sintra
Not available
Carnaxide
2790-131

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