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Distance from Alphen to Herschel Walk

Alphen to Herschel Walk is a short everyday drive, covering about 5.3 km in roughly 7 min.

N Alphen → Herschel Walk
Road distance
5.3 km
3.3 mi • 2.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.99×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 min
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
40.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R8.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R8.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R9.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R10.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R11.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R11.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R13.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R13.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R15.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R17.44
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
22 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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5.3 km 7 min
Start Alphen
Finish Herschel Walk
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Le Sueur Avenue
    0.4 km
  2. Turn left onto Brommersvlei Road
    1.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Constantia Main Road
    0.8 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork onto Alphen Hill Road
    0.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Waterloo Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Wolfe Street
    0.6 km
  7. Continue straight onto Aliwal Road
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left onto Tennant Road
    1.1 km
  9. Turn left onto Herschel Walk
    0.0 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2.7 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 min • 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Alphen → Cape Town
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Alphen, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Cape Town, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • Herschel Walk
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • 7708
Alphen → Herschel Walk
Alphen Origin postcode
Not available
Herschel Walk Destination postcode
7708
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
34.9 km
36.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
48.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Herschel Walk → Alphen
Alphen ↔ Herschel Walk
Alphen to Johannesburg Related trip
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Alphen to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Alphen -34.00831, 18.43921
Midpoint
2.7 km
Total: 5.3 km
Midpoint 2.7 km
5.3 km 7 min
Destination Herschel Walk -33.99215, 18.46089

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 5.3 km
Return-cycle span 10.7 km
Traversal time 7 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 187.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.00831, 18.43921
Midpoint -34.01272, 18.45895
End -33.99215, 18.46089
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 Herschel Walk
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Herschel Walk
5
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Herschel Walk
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Herschel Walk
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Herschel Walk
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Herschel Walk
2
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Questions 8
How far is Alphen from Herschel Walk? +
Alphen is about 5.3 km from Herschel Walk by road.
How long does it take from Alphen to Herschel Walk? +
The drive usually takes about 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Alphen to Herschel Walk in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Alphen to Herschel Walk? +
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 Alphen to Herschel Walk? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R8.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R8.99 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R9.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R10.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Alphen to Herschel Walk? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Alphen, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town, Western Cape
Suburb: Cape Town Ward 59
Road: Herschel Walk
Postal code: 7708

Postal codes

Alphen
Not available
Herschel Walk
7708

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: 34.9 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 36.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 48.7 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 87.2 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 94.3 km

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