Distance from Blue Downs to Roux

N Blue Downs → Roux

Road distance

23.2 km

Blue Downs to Roux is a short everyday drive, covering about 23.2 km in roughly 26 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

17.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.30×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

26 min

Start point

Victoria Road

End point

Roux

Return: 53 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

26 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

51.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

26 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R45.44

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R45.49

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

64° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

244° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.0000, 18.6975

End coords Destination point

-33.9302, 18.8714

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R30 - R50

Blue Downs → Roux

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 13 °C Blue Downs Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Roux Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Blue Downs → Roux

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Car

23.2 km

26 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

23.2 km

~24 min

56 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Blue Downs

Finish Roux

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Head on Victoria Road

0.0 km
Continue right onto Victoria Road

0.0 km
Turn left onto Vulcan Road

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Downs Way

1.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bobs Way

0.0 km
Continue onto Bobs Way

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bobs Way

0.0 km
Continue onto Bobs Way

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bobs Way

0.0 km
Continue onto Bobs Way

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bobs Way

0.0 km
Continue onto Bobs Way

0.2 km
Turn right onto Greenshank Drive

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Faure Road

2.5 km
Turn left onto Baden Powell Drive

11.0 km
Turn right onto Adam Tas Street towards Stellenbosch

4.3 km
Continue left onto Adam Tas Street towards Wellington

0.5 km
Turn right onto Merriman Avenue towards Stellenbosch

1.8 km
Turn left onto Roux

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

11.6 km

Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

13 min • 13 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

1.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

3.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

1.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

76.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Roux

07:47 – 17:41

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 54 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

9 hrs 34 min

SunriseDawn break

07:47

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R97.13

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.46

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R4.65

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R102.24

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (20)

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

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Blue Downs Start: Victoria Road -34.00000, 18.69750

Midpoint

11.6 km

Total: 23.2 km

Midpoint 11.6 km

23.2 km 26 min

Destination Roux End: Roux -33.93021, 18.87141

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape

One-way road span 23.2 km

Return-cycle span 46.5 km

Traversal time 26 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 86.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 11.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.00000, 18.69750

Midpoint -33.98151, 18.77233

End -33.93021, 18.87141

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Questions 8

How far is Blue Downs from Roux? +

Blue Downs is about 23.2 km from Roux by road.

How long does it take from Blue Downs to Roux? +

The drive usually takes about 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Blue Downs to Roux in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Blue Downs to Roux? +

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 Blue Downs to Roux? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R46.76 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R46.94 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R46.71 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R48.95 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Blue Downs to Roux? +

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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Places from Blue Downs to Roux

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Lunar Mart

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Psychotherapeutic and Support services

Academic Counselling and Development

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Tops at Spar

Pick n Pay Express

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Stelmark Center

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LiquorShop Checkers

Wish Networks (Pty) Ltd.

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PEP

Checkers

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Motherdough

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Checkers

Western Cape Education Department Satellite Office

Vroue-Landbouvereniging van Kaapland Jubileumshuis

OKASIE

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Holmes Brothers

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Tops

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Wijntoer

Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography

BMW

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Hillcrest Superette

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