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Distance from Shell Select 2188 Gauteng to Helsinki Crescent

Shell Select 2188 Gauteng to Helsinki Crescent is a short everyday drive, covering about 11.6 km in roughly 14 min.

N Shell Select 2188 Gauteng → Helsinki Crescent
Road distance
11.6 km
7.2 mi • 6.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
7.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 min
Return: 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
47.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R19.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R19.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R21.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R21.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R25.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R25.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R28.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R28.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R33.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R33.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R37.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R37.73
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
14 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
29 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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11.6 km 14 min
Start Shell Select 2188 Gauteng
Finish Helsinki Crescent
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Ysterhout Drive
    0.1 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Ysterhout Drive
    2.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    5.9 km
  5. Turn right onto Konifer
    2.0 km
  6. Turn right onto South Africa Drive
    0.7 km
  7. Turn left onto Afghanistan Avenue
    0.4 km
  8. Turn left onto Iceland Street
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right onto Helsinki Crescent
    0.1 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
5.8 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shell Select 2188 Gauteng → Helsinki Crescent
Gauteng
Start area Origin
Shell Select 2188 Gauteng, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Helsinki Crescent, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shell Select 2188 Gauteng → Helsinki Crescent
Shell Select 2188 Gauteng Origin postcode
Not available
Helsinki Crescent Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Centurion
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Centurion Same province
1.7 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Same province
8.3 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
15.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Helsinki Crescent → Shell Select 2188 Gauteng
Shell Select 2188 Gauteng ↔ Helsinki Crescent
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell Select 2188 Gauteng -26.09148, 27.95942
Midpoint
5.8 km
Total: 11.6 km
Midpoint 5.8 km
11.6 km 14 min
Destination Helsinki Crescent -26.03715, 27.91265

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 11.6 km
Return-cycle span 23.1 km
Traversal time 14 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 86.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.09148, 27.95942
Midpoint -26.07469, 27.92053
End -26.03715, 27.91265
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Helsinki Crescent
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Helsinki Crescent
2
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Helsinki Crescent
1
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Helsinki Crescent
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Helsinki Crescent
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Helsinki Crescent
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Helsinki Crescent
1
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Questions 8
How far is Shell Select 2188 Gauteng from Helsinki Crescent? +
Shell Select 2188 Gauteng is about 11.6 km from Helsinki Crescent by road.
How long does it take from Shell Select 2188 Gauteng to Helsinki Crescent? +
The drive usually takes about 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 2188 Gauteng to Helsinki Crescent in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shell Select 2188 Gauteng to Helsinki Crescent? +
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 Shell Select 2188 Gauteng to Helsinki Crescent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R19.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R19.44 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R21.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R21.73 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 2188 Gauteng to Helsinki Crescent? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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From Shell Select 2188 Gauteng To Helsinki Crescent

Route Locations

Start area
Shell Select 2188 Gauteng, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Helsinki Crescent, Gauteng
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.

Pretoria to Centurion Same province
About 13.2 km Difference: 1.7 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Same province
About 19.9 km Difference: 8.3 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
About 27.3 km Difference: 15.8 km
Pretoria to Midrand Same province
About 29.8 km Difference: 18.2 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Same province
About 53.9 km Difference: 42.3 km

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