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Distance from Atlantis to Thornton

Atlantis to Thornton is a practical regional trip, covering about 45.5 km in roughly 36 min.

N Atlantis → Thornton
Road distance
45.5 km
28.3 mi • 24.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
39.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
36 min
Return: 1 hr 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
36 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R76.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R76.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R84.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R85.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R100.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R100.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R111.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R112.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R132.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R132.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R147.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R148.51
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Thornton
7.5°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
6.4°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 7°
Rain chance Today's probability
18%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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45.5 km 36 min
Start Atlantis
Finish Thornton
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Curlew Street
    0.5 km
  2. Turn right onto Starling Road
    0.4 km
  3. Continue onto Reygersdal Avenue
    0.8 km
  4. Continue straight onto Old Mamre Road
    7.8 km
  5. Turn left onto Philadelphia Road
    5.0 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N7: Cape Town
    1.2 km
  7. Merge slight right
    24.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    3.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16: Thornton
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards Thornton
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Denneboom Avenue
    0.4 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sipres Avenue
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Sipres Avenue
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Poplar Avenue
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Plane Avenue
    0.0 km
  16. Turn left onto Nerina Way
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Kareeboom Road
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
22.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
18 min • 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Atlantis → Thornton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Atlantis
Destination area Arrival
Thornton, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Atlantis → Thornton
Atlantis Origin postcode
Not available
Thornton Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Somerset West
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
3.2 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
5.3 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
8.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Thornton → Atlantis
Atlantis ↔ Thornton
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Atlantis -33.56722, 18.50028
Midpoint
22.8 km
Total: 45.5 km
Midpoint 22.8 km
45.5 km 36 min
Destination Thornton -33.92361, 18.53528

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 45.5 km
Return-cycle span 91.0 km
Traversal time 36 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 39.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 22.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.56722, 18.50028
Midpoint -33.73125, 18.54501
End -33.92361, 18.53528
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Thornton
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Thornton
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Thornton
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Thornton
6
  • Shell
    130 Gunners Circle, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7405, Western Cape
  • Shell
    323 Voortrekker Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    111 Hugo Street, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7441, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Thornton
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Thornton
1
  • Clicks
    1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Thornton
5
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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Atlantis from Thornton? +
Atlantis is about 45.5 km from Thornton by road.
How long does it take from Atlantis to Thornton? +
The drive usually takes about 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Atlantis to Thornton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Atlantis to Thornton? +
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 Atlantis to Thornton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R76.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R76.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R84.85 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R85.54 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Atlantis to Thornton? +
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

: Cape Town
From Atlantis To Thornton
: Goodwood
From Atlantis To Thornton
: Thornton
From Atlantis To Thornton
Epping 2
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Bellville
From Atlantis To Thornton
Grand Casino
From Atlantis To Thornton
Nerina Way
From Atlantis To Thornton

Route Locations

Start area
Atlantis
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Thornton, 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 Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 3.2 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 5.3 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 8.5 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 47.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 54.1 km

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