Distance from Blue Downs to Ulm

N Blue Downs → Ulm

Road distance

17.2 km

Blue Downs to Ulm is a short everyday drive, covering about 17.2 km in roughly 19 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

14.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.20×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

19 min

Start point

Victoria Road

End point

Ulm Way

Return: 38 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

19 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

54.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

19 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R33.72

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R33.76

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

235° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

55° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-34.0000, 18.6975

End coords Destination point

-34.0731, 18.5696

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R20 - R35

Blue Downs → Ulm

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 17 °C Blue Downs Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C Ulm Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Blue Downs → Ulm

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Car

17.2 km

19 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

17.2 km

~17 min

59 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Blue Downs

Finish Ulm

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 3rd exit onto Forest Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto Forest Drive

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Spine Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Spine Road

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Spine Road

2.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Spine Road

1.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Spine Road

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Spine Road

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Spine Road

8.6 km
Turn right onto Church Way

0.1 km
Turn left onto Ulm Way

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

8.6 km

Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 min • 9 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

1.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

2.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

0.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

83%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Ulm

07:44 – 17:43

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:43

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 58 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 44 min

SunriseDawn break

07:44

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R72.08

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.34

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R3.45

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R75.88

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (35)

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

8.6 km

Total: 17.2 km

Midpoint 8.6 km

17.2 km 19 min

Destination Ulm End: Ulm Way -34.07310, 18.56957

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape

One-way road span 17.2 km

Return-cycle span 34.5 km

Traversal time 19 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 121.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 8.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.00000, 18.69750

Midpoint -34.04518, 18.65362

End -34.07310, 18.56957

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Questions 8

How far is Blue Downs from Ulm? +

Blue Downs is about 17.2 km from Ulm by road.

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

The drive usually takes about 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Blue Downs to Ulm? +

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 Ulm? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R34.70 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R34.84 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R34.67 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R36.33 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Blue Downs to Ulm? +

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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Distance from Blue Downs to Ulm

Places from Blue Downs to Ulm

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Bonjour

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BP Shop

Shibby's Kitchen

OK Mini Mart

BP Shop

Shell Select

OK Mini Mart

Dennegeur Avenue Primary School

Strandfontein Gas and Hardware

Bayview Centre

St Francis Pre Primary School

Arnies 24hr Breakdown Service

Trinity Trust Foundation

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Shibby's Kitchen

Strandfontein Primary School

BP Shop

KwikSPAR

Fair Deal

Tops Halaal Meat Market

Be-Dazzle Beauty Hair Salon

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Mitchell's Plain School of Skills

Wavecrest Primary School

Bonjour

Cedar High School

Shoprite

Checkers

Shoprite

Pelikan Park Mall

PEP

Bonjour

Melody Walk Shopping Centre

PEP

Liberty Promenade Shopping Centre

Shell Select

GP Tyres & Mags

Shahabuddin Superette

Something Nice Market

Hillcrest Superette

Pick n Pay Express

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