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Distance from Akron Close to Parow

Akron Close to Parow is a short everyday drive, covering about 16.6 km in roughly 20 min.

N Akron Close → Parow
Road distance
16.6 km
10.3 mi • 8.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
13.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 min
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
48.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R27.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R27.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R30.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R31.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R36.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R36.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R40.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R41.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R48.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R48.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R53.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R54.02
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
35 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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16.6 km 20 min
Start Akron Close
Finish Parow
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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 right onto Sunningdale Drive
    0.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Garden Drive
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Park Road
    0.5 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Raats Drive
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Raats Drive
    0.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Echium Road
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right onto Donkin Avenue
    0.5 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left onto Blaauwberg Road
    3.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Koeberg Road towards M14: Milnerton
    1.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Plattekloof Road
    1.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Plattekloof Road
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Plattekloof Road
    5.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto McIntyre Road
    1.0 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto McIntyre Road
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto McIntyre Road
    0.6 km
  18. Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Hopkins Street
    0.3 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.3 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Akron Close → Parow
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Akron Close, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Parow, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Akron Close → Parow
Akron Close Origin postcode
Not available
Parow Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
23.7 km
25.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
37.5 km
Rev Related route set
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Parow → Akron Close
Akron Close ↔ Parow
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Akron Close -33.80874, 18.48738
Midpoint
8.3 km
Total: 16.6 km
Midpoint 8.3 km
16.6 km 20 min
Destination Parow -33.90250, 18.58694

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 16.6 km
Return-cycle span 33.1 km
Traversal time 20 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 120.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.80874, 18.48738
Midpoint -33.84927, 18.53640
End -33.90250, 18.58694
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Parow
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Parow
6
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Parow
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Parow
6
  • Shell
    323 Voortrekker Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    111 Hugo Street, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7530, Western Cape
  • Shell
    100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    18 Malmesbury Way, 7500, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Parow
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Parow
4
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Questions 8
How far is Akron Close from Parow? +
Akron Close is about 16.6 km from Parow by road.
How long does it take from Akron Close to Parow? +
The drive usually takes about 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Akron Close to Parow in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Akron Close to Parow? +
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 Parow? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R27.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R27.84 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R30.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R31.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Akron Close to Parow? +
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

Wingate Crescent
From Akron Close To Parow
: Milnerton
From Akron Close To Parow

Route Locations

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

Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 23.7 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 25.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 37.5 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 76.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 83.1 km

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