Distance from Astron Energy 307 Main Road Observatory Cape Town to Shell 1 Orange Street Cape Town 8001 Western Cape

N Astron Energy 307 Main Road Observatory Cape Town → Shell 1 Orange Street Cape Town 8001 Western Cape

Road distance

5.5 km

Astron Energy 307 Main Road Observatory Cape Town to Shell 1 Orange Street Cape Town 8001 Western Cape is a short everyday drive, covering about 5.5 km in roughly 8 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

4.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.18×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

8 min

Start point

Main Road

Return: 16 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

8 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

40.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

8 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R11.00

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R11.05

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

282° WNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

102° ESE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9365, 18.4630

End coords Destination point

-33.9276, 18.4141

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R15 - R25

Astron Energy 307 Main Road Observatory Cape Town → Shell 1 Orange Street Cape Town 8001 Western Cape

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 13 °C Astron Energy 307 Main Road Observatory Cape Town Fog View Forecast → 13 °C Shell 1 Orange Street Cape Town 8001 Western Cape Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Astron Energy 307 Main Road Observatory Cape Town → Shell 1 Orange Street Cape Town 8001 Western Cape

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Car

5.5 km

8 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

5.5 km

~7 min

44 km/h avg

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Walking

5.5 km

1 hr 5 min

5 km/h average

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Hotel Near Shell 1 Orange Street Cape Town 8001 Western Cape

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 4 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

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Hotel Near Shell 1 Orange Street Cape Town 8001 Western Cape

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 5 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 5 km from start

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Start Astron Energy 307 Main Road Observatory Cape Town

Finish Shell 1 Orange Street Cape Town 8001 Western Cape

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Main Road

0.1 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Main Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Victoria Road

2.3 km
Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road

1.3 km
Continue slight right onto Darling Street

0.7 km
Turn left onto Adderley Street

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Wale Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Long Street

0.6 km
Turn left onto Orange Street

0.0 km
Turn left

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

2.7 km

Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 min • 4 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

0.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

0.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

0.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

84.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Shell 1 Orange Street Cape Town 8001 Western Cape

07:47 – 17:43

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:45

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 56 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

9 hrs 25 min

SunriseDawn break

07:47

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R22.86

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.11

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R1.09

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R24.06

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (5)

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

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Origin Astron Energy 307 Main Road Observatory Cape Town Start: Main Road -33.93650, 18.46301

Midpoint

2.7 km

Total: 5.5 km

Midpoint 2.7 km

5.5 km 8 min

Destination Shell 1 Orange Street Cape Town 8001 Western Cape -33.92756, 18.41409

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape

One-way road span 5.5 km

Return-cycle span 11 km

Traversal time 8 min

Maneuver count 11

Maneuver density 201.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 2.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93650, 18.46301

Midpoint -33.92766, 18.43768

End -33.92756, 18.41409

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Questions 8

How far is Astron Energy 307 Main Road Observatory Cape Town from Shell 1 Orange Street Cape Town 8001 Western Cape? +

Astron Energy 307 Main Road Observatory Cape Town is about 5.5 km from Shell 1 Orange Street Cape Town 8001 Western Cape by road.

How long does it take from Astron Energy 307 Main Road Observatory Cape Town to Shell 1 Orange Street Cape Town 8001 Western Cape? +

The drive usually takes about 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Astron Energy 307 Main Road Observatory Cape Town to Shell 1 Orange Street Cape Town 8001 Western Cape in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Astron Energy 307 Main Road Observatory Cape Town to Shell 1 Orange Street Cape Town 8001 Western Cape? +

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 Astron Energy 307 Main Road Observatory Cape Town to Shell 1 Orange Street Cape Town 8001 Western Cape? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R11.00 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R11.05 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R10.99 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R11.52 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Astron Energy 307 Main Road Observatory Cape Town to Shell 1 Orange Street Cape Town 8001 Western Cape? +

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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Distance from Astron Energy 307 Main Road Observatory Cape Town to Shell 1 Orange Street Cape Town 8001 Western Cape

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