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Distance from Brackenfell to Helderberg Close

Brackenfell to Helderberg Close is a practical regional trip, covering about 45.9 km in roughly 44 min.

N Brackenfell → Helderberg Close
Road distance
45.9 km
28.5 mi • 24.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
33.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
43 min
Return: 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
43 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R76.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R77.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R85.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R86.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R101.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R101.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R112.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R113.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R133.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R134.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R148.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R149.79
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
44 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
59 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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45.9 km 44 min
Start Brackenfell
Finish Helderberg Close
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  1. Head on Alkin Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Bracken Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Protea Road
    1.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Brackenfell Boulevard towards Brackenfell
    1.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Old Paarl Road towards Bellville
    0.8 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Kuils River Freeway
    13.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto Cape Flats Freeway
    6.3 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    3.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M9
    0.5 km
  11. Turn slight left onto Govan Mbeki Road towards Wetton
    2.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Wetton Road
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Wetton Road
    4.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Riverstone Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Sunninghill Road
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Ebenezer Road
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Aliwal Road
    0.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Wolfe Street
    0.5 km
  19. Turn slight left onto Waterloo Road
    0.1 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork onto Alphen Hill Road
    0.6 km
  21. Go straight onto Constantia Main Road
    0.2 km
  22. Take the ramp left towards M3: Muizenberg
    0.6 km
  23. Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    7.0 km
  24. Turn right onto Steenberg Road
    0.5 km
  25. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  26. Go straight onto Westlake Drive
    0.2 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Protea Road
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Protea Road
    0.2 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Tafelberg Way
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Tafelberg Way
    0.4 km
  31. Continue onto Drakensberg Road
    0.2 km
  32. Turn right onto Helderberg Close
    0.1 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
23.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
22 min • 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Brackenfell → Helderberg Close
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Brackenfell
Destination area Arrival
Helderberg Close, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Brackenfell → Helderberg Close
Brackenfell Origin postcode
Not available
Helderberg Close 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
3.6 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
5.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
8.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Helderberg Close → Brackenfell
Brackenfell ↔ Helderberg Close
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Brackenfell -33.88306, 18.70000
Midpoint
23.0 km
Total: 45.9 km
Midpoint 23.0 km
45.9 km 44 min
Destination Helderberg Close -34.08353, 18.43547

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 45.9 km
Return-cycle span 91.8 km
Traversal time 44 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 71.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 23.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.88306, 18.70000
Midpoint -34.02339, 18.57948
End -34.08353, 18.43547
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Helderberg Close
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Helderberg Close
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Helderberg Close
5
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    61 Main Road, 7975, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Helderberg Close
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Helderberg Close
2
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Questions 8
How far is Brackenfell from Helderberg Close? +
Brackenfell is about 45.9 km from Helderberg Close by road.
How long does it take from Brackenfell to Helderberg Close? +
The drive usually takes about 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Brackenfell to Helderberg Close in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Brackenfell to Helderberg Close? +
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 Brackenfell to Helderberg Close? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R76.83 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R77.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R85.59 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R86.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Brackenfell to Helderberg Close? +
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

Brackenfell Boulevard
From Brackenfell To Helderberg Close
Bellville
From Brackenfell To Helderberg Close
: Mitchell's Plain
From Brackenfell To Helderberg Close
Wetton
From Brackenfell To Helderberg Close
Wynberg
From Brackenfell To Helderberg Close
: Muizenberg
From Brackenfell To Helderberg Close
Stonehurst
From Brackenfell To Helderberg Close
Tafelberg Way
From Brackenfell To Helderberg Close

Route Locations

Start area
Brackenfell
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Helderberg Close, 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: 3.6 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 5.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 8.2 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 46.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 53.7 km

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