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Distance from Athlone to City Centre

Athlone to City Centre is a short everyday drive, covering about 11.0 km in roughly 12 min.

N Athlone → City Centre
Road distance
11.0 km
6.8 mi • 5.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
9.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 min
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R18.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R18.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R20.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R20.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R24.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R24.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R27.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R27.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R32.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R32.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R35.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R35.96
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
27 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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11.0 km 12 min
Start Athlone
Finish City Centre
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Dunbar Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Longden Avenue
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Aden Avenue
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Beverley Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto George Road
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Klipfontein Road
    2.0 km
  8. Turn right towards M5
    0.1 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards M5: Milnerton
    0.3 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Kromboom Parkway towards M5: Milnerton
    0.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Black River Parkway
    0.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.4 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards N2: Cape Town
    1.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    3.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Town
    0.4 km
  17. Go straight onto Strand Street
    0.7 km
  18. Turn left onto Adderley Street
    0.4 km
  19. Continue make a U-turn onto Adderley Street
    0.0 km
  20. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
5.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 min • 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Athlone → City Centre
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Athlone
Destination area Arrival
City Centre
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Athlone → City Centre
Athlone Origin postcode
Not available
City Centre Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Similar distance
29.2 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
31.3 km
Cape Town to Paarl Similar distance
43.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
City Centre → Athlone
Athlone ↔ City Centre
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Athlone to Pretoria Related trip
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Athlone to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Athlone -33.96667, 18.50500
Midpoint
5.5 km
Total: 11.0 km
Midpoint 5.5 km
11.0 km 12 min
Destination City Centre -33.92439, 18.42006

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 11.0 km
Return-cycle span 22.0 km
Traversal time 12 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 190.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96667, 18.50500
Midpoint -33.94571, 18.46598
End -33.92439, 18.42006
Destination services

Available in City Centre

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around City Centre
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around City Centre
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around City Centre
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around City Centre
6
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around City Centre
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around City Centre
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around City Centre
6
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Questions 8
How far is Athlone from City Centre? +
Athlone is about 11.0 km from City Centre by road.
How long does it take from Athlone to City Centre? +
The drive usually takes about 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Athlone to City Centre in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Athlone to City Centre? +
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 Athlone to City Centre? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R18.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R18.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R20.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R20.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Athlone to City Centre? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pinelands
From Athlone To City Centre
Milnerton
From Athlone To City Centre
Kromboom Parkway
From Athlone To City Centre
Black River Parkway
From Athlone To City Centre
: Cape Town
From Athlone To City Centre
Settlers Way
From Athlone To City Centre
Hospital Bend
From Athlone To City Centre
Waterfront
From Athlone To City Centre
CTICC
From Athlone To City Centre
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Athlone To City Centre

Route Locations

Start area
Athlone
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
City Centre
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 Similar distance
About 40.2 km Difference: 29.2 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
About 42.3 km Difference: 31.3 km
Cape Town to Paarl Similar distance
About 54.0 km Difference: 43.0 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Similar distance
About 92.6 km Difference: 81.6 km
Cape Town to Worcester Similar distance
About 99.6 km Difference: 88.6 km

Reverse route and related trips

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