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Distance from A 7 to Hout Bay

N A 7 → Hout Bay
Road distance
21.3 km
Metro routes · M3 / M39
A 7 to Hout Bay is a short everyday drive, covering about 21.3 km in roughly 26 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
10.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
26 min
End point
Beach Club Boulevard
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
48.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R42.85
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R43.02
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R42.81
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R44.86
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R56.54
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R56.76
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R56.48
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R59.19
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R74.40
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R74.69
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R74.32
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R77.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
311° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
131° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.1032, 18.4395
End coords Destination point
-34.0431, 18.3557
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R30 - R50
A 7 → Hout Bay
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 8 °C A 7 Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Hout Bay Clear Sky View Forecast →
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A 7 → Hout Bay
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Car
21.3 km
26 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
21.3 km
~24 min
52 km/h avg
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21.3 km 26 min
Start A 7
Finish Hout Bay
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  1. Directions from A 7 to Hout Bay via M3 and M39
    Metro arterial routes M3M39
  2. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Sonneblom Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Ou Kaapse Weg
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Steenberg Road
    1.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    4.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M39: Ladies Mile
    0.6 km
  9. Turn left onto Ladies Mile Road
    0.1 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Ladies Mile Extension
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Ladies Mile Extension
    1.0 km
  12. Turn left onto Constantia Main Road
    4.3 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Hout Bay Main Road
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Hout Bay Main Road
    5.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main Road
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Main Road
    1.4 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Princess Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Princess Street
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left onto Beach Club Boulevard
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Hout Bay → A 7 A 7 to Johannesburg A 7 to Pretoria A 7 to Cape Town A 7 to Durban Johannesburg to Hout Bay Pretoria to Hout Bay Cape Town to Hout Bay
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.7 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.5 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
48%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hout Bay
07:45 – 17:44
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:44
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
07:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R89.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R93.70
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 7 -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint
10.7 km
Total: 21.3 km
Midpoint 10.7 km
21.3 km 26 min
Destination Hout Bay End: Beach Club Boulevard -34.04309, 18.35565

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 21.3 km
Return-cycle span 42.6 km
Traversal time 26 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 89.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint -34.02319, 18.42917
End -34.04309, 18.35565
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Questions 8
How far is A 7 from Hout Bay? +
A 7 is about 21.3 km from Hout Bay by road.
How long does it take from A 7 to Hout Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 7 to Hout Bay in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A 7 to Hout Bay? +
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 7 to Hout Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R42.85 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R43.02 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R42.81 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R44.86 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 7 to Hout Bay? +
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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