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Distance from Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape

Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape is a short everyday drive, covering about 5.0 km in roughly 6 min.

N Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape → Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
Road distance
5.0 km
3.1 mi • 2.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
4.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 min
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
44.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R8.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R8.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R9.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R9.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R11.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R11.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R12.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R12.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R14.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R14.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R16.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R16.43
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
21 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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5.0 km 6 min
Start Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
Finish Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head northeast on Cromwell Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Oxford Street
    0.0 km
  3. Continue straight onto Oxford Street, M1
    0.6 km
  4. Turn left onto North Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Buffalo Street, M3
    0.7 km
  6. Turn right onto Saint Johns Road, M15
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Milner Street
    1.6 km
  8. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Amalinda Main Road, M4
    1.8 km
  9. Turn sharp left
    0.0 km
  10. Keep right
    0.0 km
  11. Arrive at your destination, on the left
    0.0 km
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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2.5 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 min • 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape → Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape → Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape Origin postcode
Not available
Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pietermaritzburg to Howick
3 other similar routes
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
14.8 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
173.5 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
35.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape → Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape ↔ Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape -33.01894, 27.90446
Midpoint
2.5 km
Total: 5.0 km
Midpoint 2.5 km
5.0 km 6 min
Destination Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape -32.99598, 27.87212

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 5.0 km
Return-cycle span 10.1 km
Traversal time 6 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 218.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.01894, 27.90446
Midpoint -33.00193, 27.89306
End -32.99598, 27.87212
Destination services

Available in Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
6
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
6
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5247, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    5201, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
1
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Questions 8
How far is Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape? +
Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape is about 5.0 km from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape by road.
How long does it take from Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape? +
The drive usually takes about 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape? +
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 Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R8.43 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R8.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R9.39 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R9.46 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape, Eastern 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.

Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 14.8 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
About 178.6 km Difference: 173.5 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 35.1 km
George to Knysna Similar distance
About 54.5 km Difference: 49.5 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 63.3 km

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