Distance from A 43 to Kirstenbosch

N A 43 → Kirstenbosch

Road distance

16.1 km

Metro routes · M3

A 43 to Kirstenbosch is a short everyday drive, covering about 16.1 km in roughly 22 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

13.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.23×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

22 min

End point

Smuts Track

Return: 45 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

22 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

42.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

22 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R31.45

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R31.48

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

356° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

176° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.1032, 18.4395

End coords Destination point

-33.9856, 18.4301

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R20 - R35

A 43 → Kirstenbosch

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 12 °C A 43 Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Kirstenbosch Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

A 43 → Kirstenbosch

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Car

16.1 km

22 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

16.1 km

~21 min

45 km/h avg

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Places from A 43 to Kirstenbosch

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start A 43

Finish Kirstenbosch

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from A 43 to Kirstenbosch via M3

Metro arterial route M3
Start your journey

1.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sonneblom Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Ou Kaapse Weg

0.3 km
Turn right onto Steenberg Road

1.3 km
Take the ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway

8.5 km
Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive

1.9 km
Turn left onto Upper Bishopscourt Road towards Bishopscourt

0.3 km
Turn right onto Kirstenbosch Drive

1.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rhodes Avenue

0.2 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn right

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
Turn right onto Smuts Track

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Routes ↩ Kirstenbosch → A 43 A 43 to Johannesburg A 43 to Pretoria A 43 to Cape Town A 43 to Durban Johannesburg to Kirstenbosch Pretoria to Kirstenbosch Cape Town to Kirstenbosch

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

8.0 km

Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

11 min • 11 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

1.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

2.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

0.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

81.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Kirstenbosch

07:49 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:46

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 53 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 hrs 14 min

SunriseDawn break

07:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R67.22

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.32

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R3.22

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R70.76

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (4)

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 A 43 -34.10324, 18.43953

Midpoint

8.0 km

Total: 16.1 km

Midpoint 8.0 km

16.1 km 22 min

Destination Kirstenbosch End: Smuts Track -33.98561, 18.43014

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape

One-way road span 16.1 km

Return-cycle span 32.2 km

Traversal time 22 min

Maneuver count 15

Maneuver density 93.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 8.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.10324, 18.43953

Midpoint -34.03349, 18.44421

End -33.98561, 18.43014

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How far is A 43 from Kirstenbosch? +

A 43 is about 16.1 km from Kirstenbosch by road.

How long does it take from A 43 to Kirstenbosch? +

The drive usually takes about 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A 43 to Kirstenbosch in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from A 43 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 A 43 to Kirstenbosch? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R32.36 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R32.49 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R32.33 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R33.88 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A 43 to Kirstenbosch? +

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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Towns along the route

Ou Kaapse Weg

From A 43 To Kirstenbosch

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From A 43 To Kirstenbosch

Bishopscourt

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Smuts Track

From A 43 To Kirstenbosch

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Distance from A 43 to Kirstenbosch

Places from A 43 to Kirstenbosch

Quickshop

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Freedom Bakery

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Pick n Pay

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Quickshop

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Lebanese Bakery

Kristen's Kick-Ass Ice Cream

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Kirstenbosch Research Centre

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The Avenue Cafe

International School of Cape Town

Pick n Pay Express

Ardmore

Kristen's Kick-Ass Ice Cream

Western Province Preparatory School

Pick n Pay

Wynberg Boys' High School

Herschel Girls' Senior School

Herschel Girls' Preparatory School

Springfield Convent of the Holy Rosary

Mainland China Supermarket

NXTCUT

Picardi Rebel

Blue Star Consultants

Quickshop

Pick n Pay

Wynberg Boys' Junior School

Codebridge

OpenUp

Wynberg Girls' High School

OK Minimark Claremont

Liquor City Claremont

World Wildlife Fund

Quickshop

Portobello Road

Kenilworth Community Presbyterian Church office

Soma Studio

Centric Wealth Advisory

Olympic Locksmiths

Louw Cooper Rasool The Coach House

China Mall

Standard Bank

Claremont Home Appliance Doctor

Shell

Riverside Centre

LiquorShop Checkers

Standard Bank

Shell Select

ABSA

Indonesian Consulate

Groot Constantia Winery

Lebanese Bakery

Res Africa

SCOUTS South Africa National Office

Rondewash Laundry

Pick n Pay Liquor Store

Tammys

Suzuki South

Power Tool Services

Kismet Supply Store

Nedbank

SPCA

Shell Select

National Geo-spatial Information

Builders Express

Springbok Information Systems

Help a Rural Child Charity Trust

Starke Ayres Garden Centre

Arepp Theatre For Life