Distance from Wetzlar to Buffalo Bridge

N Wetzlar → Buffalo Bridge

Road distance

2.7 km

Wetzlar to Buffalo Bridge is a short everyday drive, covering about 2.7 km in roughly 5 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.47×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 min

Start point

Wetzlar Street

End point

Buffalo Bridge

Return: 10 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

5 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

31.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

5 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R5.27

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R5.28

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

336° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

156° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.0381, 27.9030

End coords Destination point

-33.0231, 27.8949

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R12 - R20

Wetzlar → Buffalo Bridge

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 16 °C Wetzlar Fair View Forecast → 16 °C Buffalo Bridge Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Wetzlar → Buffalo Bridge

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Car

2.7 km

5 min

Road route

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Walking

2.7 km

32 min

5 km/h average

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Wetzlar

Finish Buffalo Bridge

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Wetzlar Street

0.0 km
Turn right onto Hood Street

1.0 km
Turn left onto Bank Street

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Doctor Zahn Road

0.4 km
Continue right onto Doctor Zahn Road

0.9 km
Turn right onto Buffalo Bridge

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

1.3 km

Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 min • 2 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

0.2 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

0.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

0.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

67.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Buffalo Bridge

07:09 – 17:08

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:08

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 58 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

2 hrs 18 min

SunriseDawn break

07:09

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R11.27

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.05

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R0.54

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R11.86

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (0)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Wetzlar Start: Wetzlar Street -33.03807, 27.90298

Midpoint

1.3 km

Total: 2.7 km

Midpoint 1.3 km

2.7 km 5 min

Destination Buffalo Bridge End: Buffalo Bridge -33.02310, 27.89485

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape

One-way road span 2.7 km

Return-cycle span 5.4 km

Traversal time 5 min

Maneuver count 7

Maneuver density 259.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 1.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.03807, 27.90298

Midpoint -33.02902, 27.90584

End -33.02310, 27.89485

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Questions 8

How far is Wetzlar from Buffalo Bridge? +

Wetzlar is about 2.7 km from Buffalo Bridge by road.

How long does it take from Wetzlar to Buffalo Bridge? +

The drive usually takes about 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Wetzlar to Buffalo Bridge in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Wetzlar to Buffalo Bridge? +

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 Wetzlar to Buffalo Bridge? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R5.43 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R5.45 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R5.42 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R5.68 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Wetzlar to Buffalo Bridge? +

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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Distance from Wetzlar to Buffalo Bridge

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Science & Technology Park

East London IDZ Science and Technology Park

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