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Distance from 1 to Kirstenbosch

1 to Kirstenbosch is a practical regional trip, covering about 61.9 km in roughly 47 min.

N 1 → Kirstenbosch
Road distance
61.9 km
M16 M3 M5 N1 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
52.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
47 min
End point
Smuts Track
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R103.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R104.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R115.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R116.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R136.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R137.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R152.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R153.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R179.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R180.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R200.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R201.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
246° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
66° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.7978, 18.9535
End coords Destination point
-33.9856, 18.4301
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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61.9 km 47 min
Start 1
Finish Kirstenbosch
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Huguenot Road
    1.6 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road
    0.6 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    47.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  9. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    0.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16: Berkley Road
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards M16
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Berkley Road
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Liesbeek Parkway
    1.6 km
  15. Take the ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town
    0.2 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town
    0.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Rhodes Drive
    0.4 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Rhodes Drive
    1.8 km
  19. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    1.9 km
  20. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue towards Hout Bay
    1.8 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right
    0.3 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  24. Turn right onto Smuts Track
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Kirstenbosch → 1 1 to Johannesburg 1 to Pretoria 1 to Cape Town 1 to Durban Johannesburg to Kirstenbosch Pretoria to Kirstenbosch Cape Town to Kirstenbosch
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
30.9 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
23 min • 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
10.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kirstenbosch
07:20 – 18:05
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
07:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R258.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R12.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R272.21
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 1 -33.79778, 18.95351
Midpoint
30.9 km
Total: 61.9 km
Midpoint 30.9 km
61.9 km 47 min
Destination Kirstenbosch End: Smuts Track -33.98561, 18.43014

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 61.9 km
Return-cycle span 123.7 km
Traversal time 47 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 40.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 30.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.79778, 18.95351
Midpoint -33.87101, 18.67296
End -33.98561, 18.43014
Destination services

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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 Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Kirstenbosch
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
5
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Questions 8
How far is 1 from Kirstenbosch? +
1 is about 61.9 km from Kirstenbosch by road.
How long does it take from 1 to Kirstenbosch? +
The drive usually takes about 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1 to Kirstenbosch in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 1 to Kirstenbosch? +
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 1 to Kirstenbosch? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R103.57 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R104.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R115.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R116.31 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1 to Kirstenbosch? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Cape Town
From 1 To Kirstenbosch
: Maitland
From 1 To Kirstenbosch
Muizenberg
From 1 To Kirstenbosch
Black River Parkway
From 1 To Kirstenbosch
Liesbeek Parkway
From 1 To Kirstenbosch
Settlers Way
From 1 To Kirstenbosch
Hout Bay
From 1 To Kirstenbosch
Smuts Track
From 1 To Kirstenbosch

Route Locations

Start area
1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kirstenbosch, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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About 92.6 km Difference: 30.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 37.7 km

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