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Distance from Battery Crescent to University Of Cape Town

Battery Crescent to University Of Cape Town is a short everyday drive, covering about 10.5 km in roughly 13 min.

N Battery Crescent → University Of Cape Town
Road distance
10.5 km
6.6 mi • 5.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
8.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 min
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
48.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R17.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R17.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R19.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R19.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R23.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R23.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R25.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R26.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R30.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R30.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R34.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R34.41
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
28 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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10.5 km 13 min
Start Battery Crescent
Finish University Of Cape Town
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Battery Crescent
    0.1 km
  2. Turn sharp right onto Glengariff Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  4. Turn right onto Ocean View Drive
    0.6 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Strand Street
    2.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Somerset West
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    2.5 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp straight onto Rhodes Drive towards M3: Muizenberg
    1.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M89: Woolsack Drive
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Woolsack Drive
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Main Road
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Burg Road
    0.3 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Lovers Walk
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Baxter Avenue
    0.1 km
  17. Continue make a U-turn onto Baxter Avenue
    0.0 km
  18. 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
5.3 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 min • 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Battery Crescent → University Of Cape Town
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Battery Crescent, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
University Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Battery Crescent → University Of Cape Town
Battery Crescent Origin postcode
Not available
University Of Cape Town 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
29.7 km
31.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
43.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
University Of Cape Town → Battery Crescent
Battery Crescent ↔ University Of Cape Town
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Battery Crescent -33.91234, 18.39800
Midpoint
5.3 km
Total: 10.5 km
Midpoint 5.3 km
10.5 km 13 min
Destination University Of Cape Town -33.95676, 18.46758

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 10.5 km
Return-cycle span 21.1 km
Traversal time 13 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 170.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.91234, 18.39800
Midpoint -33.93212, 18.44214
End -33.95676, 18.46758
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 University Of Cape Town
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around University Of Cape Town
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around University Of Cape Town
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around University Of Cape Town
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around University Of Cape Town
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around University Of Cape Town
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around University Of Cape Town
6
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Questions 8
How far is Battery Crescent from University Of Cape Town? +
Battery Crescent is about 10.5 km from University Of Cape Town by road.
How long does it take from Battery Crescent to University Of Cape Town? +
The drive usually takes about 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Battery Crescent to University Of Cape Town in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Battery Crescent to University Of Cape Town? +
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 Battery Crescent to University Of Cape Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R17.65 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R17.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R19.66 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R19.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Battery Crescent to University Of Cape Town? +
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

: Somerset
From Battery Crescent To University Of Cape Town
Muizenberg
From Battery Crescent To University Of Cape Town
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Battery Crescent To University Of Cape Town
Hospital Bend
From Battery Crescent To University Of Cape Town
Kirstenbosch
From Battery Crescent To University Of Cape Town
Lovers Walk
From Battery Crescent To University Of Cape Town

Route Locations

Start area
Battery Crescent, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
University Of Cape Town, 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: 29.7 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 31.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 43.5 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 82.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 89.1 km

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