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Distance from Uca1 to Athi River

N Uca1 → Athi River
Road distance
33.1 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
20.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.61×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
33 min
Start point
Eastern Bypass
Return: 1 hr 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
58.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R63.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R63.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R76.95
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R77.42
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R83.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R83.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R101.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R102.15
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R109.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R110.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R133.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R134.41
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
184° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
4° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-1.2632, 36.9833
End coords Destination point
-1.4481, 36.9716
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Uca1 to Athi River is a short everyday drive, covering about 33.1 km in roughly 33 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Uca1 → Athi River
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Car
33.1 km
33 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
33.1 km
~31 min
63 km/h avg
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33.1 km 34 min
Start Uca1
Finish Athi River
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Eastern Bypass
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    1.1 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Kangundo Road
    1.1 km
  7. Continue make a U-turn onto Kangundo Road
    0.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight
    0.3 km
  9. Go straight onto Eastern Bypass
    8.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  11. Continue
    0.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Airport North Road
    4.1 km
  13. Take the ramp slight left towards A8: Jomo Kenyatta Internation Airport
    0.1 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards A8
    0.4 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Mombasa Road
    13.6 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork onto Mombasa Road towards A104
    0.9 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nairobi-Namanga Road
    0.8 km
  18. Continue straight onto Namanga Road
    0.6 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Athi River → Uca1 Uca1 to Johannesburg Uca1 to Pretoria Uca1 to Cape Town Uca1 to Durban Johannesburg to Athi River Pretoria to Athi River Cape Town to Athi River
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
16.6 km
Nairobi to Machakos
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Nairobi to Machakos
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
5.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
62.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Athi River
05:26 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
12 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
05:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R138.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.66
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R6.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R145.58
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Uca1 Start: Eastern Bypass -1.26321, 36.98328
Midpoint
16.6 km
Total: 33.1 km
Midpoint 16.6 km
33.1 km 34 min
Destination Athi River -1.44811, 36.97159

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Nairobi to Machakos
One-way road span 33.1 km
Return-cycle span 66.2 km
Traversal time 34 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 63.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 16.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -1.26321, 36.98328
Midpoint -1.33224, 36.89037
End -1.44811, 36.97159
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How far is Uca1 from Athi River? +
Uca1 is about 33.1 km from Athi River by road.
How long does it take from Uca1 to Athi River? +
The drive usually takes about 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Uca1 to Athi River in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Uca1 to Athi 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 Uca1 to Athi River? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R63.18 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R63.44 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R76.95 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R77.42 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Uca1 to Athi 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 crosses a provincial boundary. 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
Uca1, Nairobi
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Athi River, Machakos
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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