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Distance from 1 to Waterfront

1 to Waterfront is a practical regional trip, covering about 59.2 km in roughly 43 min.

N 1 → Waterfront
Road distance
59.2 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
50.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
43 min
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
43 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R99.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R99.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R110.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R111.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R130.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R131.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R145.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R146.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R171.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R172.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R191.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R193.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
256° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
76° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.7978, 18.9535
End coords Destination point
-33.9031, 18.4217
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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59.2 km 43 min
Start 1
Finish Waterfront
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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
    52.7 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.6 km
  8. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Avenue towards Waterfront
    0.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Dock Road
    0.3 km
  11. Continue left onto Dock Road
    0.2 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Dock Road
    1.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.1 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.1 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Waterfront → 1 1 to Johannesburg 1 to Pretoria 1 to Cape Town 1 to Durban Johannesburg to Waterfront Pretoria to Waterfront Cape Town to Waterfront
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
29.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
21 min • 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
9.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Waterfront
07:21 – 18:04
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R247.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R11.83
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R260.27
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 1 -33.79778, 18.95351
Midpoint
29.5 km
Total: 59.2 km
Midpoint 29.5 km
59.2 km 43 min
Destination Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 59.2 km
Return-cycle span 118.3 km
Traversal time 43 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 40.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 29.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.79778, 18.95351
Midpoint -33.86457, 18.68549
End -33.90306, 18.42167
Destination services

Available in Waterfront

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Waterfront
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is 1 from Waterfront? +
1 is about 59.2 km from Waterfront by road.
How long does it take from 1 to Waterfront? +
The drive usually takes about 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1 to Waterfront in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 1 to Waterfront? +
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 Waterfront? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R99.02 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R99.49 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R110.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R111.20 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1 to Waterfront? +
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 Waterfront
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From 1 To Waterfront
Breakwater Lane
From 1 To Waterfront

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

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Reverse route and related trips

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