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Distance from Stad to Lotus River

Stad to Lotus River is a short everyday drive, covering about 18.5 km in roughly 22 min.

N Stad → Lotus River
Road distance
18.5 km
11.5 mi • 10.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
14.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
22 min
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
50.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R30.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R31.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R34.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R34.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R40.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R40.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R45.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R45.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R53.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R53.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R59.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R60.28
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Lotus River
13.8°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.5°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
15 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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18.5 km 22 min
Start Stad
Finish Lotus River
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Continue straight onto Grens Street
    1.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Oranje Street
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Texel Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Jan van Riebeeck Avenue
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Viking Way
    0.9 km
  7. Turn left onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    5.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M24: Turfhall Road
    0.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Turf Hall Road
    2.7 km
  10. Turn left onto Jan Smuts Drive
    1.8 km
  11. Continue straight onto Strandfontein Road
    4.2 km
  12. Turn right onto 5th Avenue
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Bosbok Road
    0.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Bosbok Avenue
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto 7th Avenue
    0.5 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
9.2 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
11 min • 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Stad → Lotus River
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Stad, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Lotus River, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Stad → Lotus River
Stad Origin postcode
Not available
Lotus River Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
21.8 km
23.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
35.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Lotus River → Stad
Stad ↔ Lotus River
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Stad to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Stad -33.91480, 18.54865
Midpoint
9.2 km
Total: 18.5 km
Midpoint 9.2 km
18.5 km 22 min
Destination Lotus River -34.04306, 18.52139

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 18.5 km
Return-cycle span 36.9 km
Traversal time 22 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 86.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 9.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.91480, 18.54865
Midpoint -33.98174, 18.53474
End -34.04306, 18.52139
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Lotus River
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Lotus River
4
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Lotus River
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Lotus River
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lotus River
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Lotus River
3
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Questions 8
How far is Stad from Lotus River? +
Stad is about 18.5 km from Lotus River by road.
How long does it take from Stad to Lotus River? +
The drive usually takes about 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Stad to Lotus River in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Stad to Lotus River? +
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 Stad to Lotus River? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R30.92 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R31.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R34.44 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R34.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Stad to Lotus River? +
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

Viking Way
From Stad To Lotus River
Strandfontein
From Stad To Lotus River

Route Locations

Start area
Stad, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lotus River, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 21.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 23.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 35.6 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 74.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 81.1 km

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