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Distance from Bellville to Protea Heights

Bellville to Protea Heights is a short everyday drive, covering about 8.9 km in roughly 12 min.

N Bellville → Protea Heights
Road distance
8.9 km
5.5 mi • 4.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
7.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 min
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
42.9 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
R14.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R14.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R16.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R16.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R19.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R19.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R21.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R22.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R25.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R26.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R28.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R29.07
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
27 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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8.9 km 12 min
Start Bellville
Finish Protea Heights
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Continue onto Durban Road
    0.6 km
  3. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    1.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Retief Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Dirkie Uys Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Old Paarl Road
    4.6 km
  7. Turn right onto Brackenfell Boulevard towards Brackenfell (South)
    1.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Protea Road towards Protea Heights
    0.8 km
  9. Turn right onto Jacaranda Street
    0.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Tulip Street
    0.1 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.5 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
Bellville → Protea Heights
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Bellville, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Protea Heights, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bellville → Protea Heights
Bellville Origin postcode
Not available
Protea Heights 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
31.3 km
33.4 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
45.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Protea Heights → Bellville
Bellville ↔ Protea Heights
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bellville -33.90643, 18.62706
Midpoint
4.5 km
Total: 8.9 km
Midpoint 4.5 km
8.9 km 12 min
Destination Protea Heights -33.88905, 18.70004

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 8.9 km
Return-cycle span 17.8 km
Traversal time 12 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 123.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90643, 18.62706
Midpoint -33.89015, 18.66409
End -33.88905, 18.70004
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 Protea Heights
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Protea Heights
3
  • Woolworths
    Cobia Street, 7580
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7570, Western Cape
  • PEP
    125-135 Ascot Street, Cape Town, 7570, Western Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Protea Heights
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Heights
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Heights
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Protea Heights
3
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Questions 8
How far is Bellville from Protea Heights? +
Bellville is about 8.9 km from Protea Heights by road.
How long does it take from Bellville to Protea Heights? +
The drive usually takes about 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bellville to Protea Heights in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bellville to Protea Heights? +
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 Bellville to Protea Heights? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R14.91 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R14.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R16.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R16.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bellville to Protea Heights? +
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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Towns along the route

Brackenfell ()
From Bellville To Protea Heights
Brackenfell Boulevard
From Bellville To Protea Heights

Route Locations

Start area
Bellville, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Protea Heights, 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: 31.3 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 33.4 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 45.1 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 83.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 90.7 km

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