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Distance from Uca1 to Kitengela

Uca1 to Kitengela is a short everyday drive, covering about 36.0 km in roughly 38 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Uca1 → Kitengela
Road distance
36 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
23.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
38 min
Start point
Eastern Bypass
End point
Namanga Road
Return: 1 hr 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
56.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R68.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R69.03
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R83.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R84.25
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R90.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R91.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R110.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R111.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R119.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R119.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R145.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R146.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
187° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
7° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-1.2632, 36.9833
End coords Destination point
-1.4746, 36.9591
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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36 km 38 min
Start Uca1
Finish Kitengela
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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
    3.9 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
18.1 km
Nairobi to Kajiado
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 min • 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Nairobi to Kajiado
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
6.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kitengela
05:26 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
12 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
50 min
SunriseDawn break
05:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R150.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.72
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R7.20
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R158.41
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
18.1 km
Total: 36 km
Midpoint 18.1 km
36 km 38 min
Destination Kitengela End: Namanga Road -1.47456, 36.95907

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Nairobi to Kajiado
One-way road span 36 km
Return-cycle span 72 km
Traversal time 38 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 52.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 18.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -1.26321, 36.98328
Midpoint -1.34140, 36.89954
End -1.47456, 36.95907
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Questions 8
How far is Uca1 from Kitengela? +
Uca1 is about 36 km from Kitengela by road.
How long does it take from Uca1 to Kitengela? +
The drive usually takes about 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Uca1 to Kitengela in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Uca1 to Kitengela? +
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 Kitengela? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R68.74 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R69.03 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R83.73 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R84.25 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Uca1 to Kitengela? +
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
Kitengela, Kajiado
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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