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Distance from Akron Close to Darling

Akron Close to Darling is a practical regional trip, covering about 54.9 km in roughly 50 min.

N Akron Close → Darling
Road distance
54.9 km
34.1 mi • 29.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
49.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
50 min
Return: 1 hr 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R91.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R92.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R102.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R103.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R121.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R121.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R134.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R136.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R159.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R160.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R177.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R179.06
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
50 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 5 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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54.9 km 50 min
Start Akron Close
Finish Darling
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  1. Head on Akron Close
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Wingate Crescent
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunningdale Drive
    0.2 km
  4. Continue onto Sunningdale Drive
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sandown Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Sandown Road
    0.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Otto du Plessis Drive towards R27: Melkbos
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto West Coast Road
    19.6 km
  9. Turn right onto Dassenberg Drive
    4.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Dassenberg Street
    8.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Dassenberg Drive
    0.8 km
  12. Continue left onto Dassenberg Drive
    0.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Dassenberg Street
    19.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Pastorie Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Queen Victoria Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
27.5 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
25 min • 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Akron Close → Darling
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Akron Close, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Darling, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Akron Close → Darling
Akron Close Origin postcode
Not available
Darling Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Paarl
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
0.8 km
12.6 km
14.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Darling → Akron Close
Akron Close ↔ Darling
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ZA-ATLAS
Origin Akron Close -33.80874, 18.48738
Midpoint
27.5 km
Total: 54.9 km
Midpoint 27.5 km
54.9 km 50 min
Destination Darling -33.37643, 18.37919

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 54.9 km
Return-cycle span 109.7 km
Traversal time 50 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 29.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 27.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.80874, 18.48738
Midpoint -33.58471, 18.46521
End -33.37643, 18.37919
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Darling
1
  • PEP
    14 Main Street, Darling, 7345, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Darling
1
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Questions 8
How far is Akron Close from Darling? +
Akron Close is about 54.9 km from Darling by road.
How long does it take from Akron Close to Darling? +
The drive usually takes about 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Akron Close to Darling in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Akron Close to Darling? +
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 Akron Close to Darling? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R91.84 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R92.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R102.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R103.14 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Akron Close to Darling? +
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. 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

Wingate Crescent
From Akron Close To Darling
: Melkbos
From Akron Close To Darling

Route Locations

Start area
Akron Close, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Darling, Western 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.

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About 54.0 km Difference: 0.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 12.6 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 14.6 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 37.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 44.7 km

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