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Distance from Cape Town M5 to Black River Parkway

Cape Town M5 to Black River Parkway is a short everyday drive, covering about 8.6 km in roughly 10 min.

N Cape Town M5 → Black River Parkway
Road distance
8.6 km
M5 M57 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
End point
Black River Parkway
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
50.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R16.51
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R16.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R20.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R20.23
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R21.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R21.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R26.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R26.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R28.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R28.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R34.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R35.12
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
107° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
287° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-33.9462, 18.4847
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Route overview

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8.6 km 10 min
Start Cape Town M5
Finish Black River Parkway
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Roeland Street
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive
    2.8 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    1.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M57
    0.1 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards M57: Rondebosch
    0.1 km
  10. Go straight onto Liesbeek Parkway
    0.4 km
  11. Turn left onto Durban Road
    0.4 km
  12. Continue straight onto Klipfontein Road
    0.6 km
  13. Turn left towards M5
    0.0 km
  14. Take the ramp straight towards M5: Milnerton
    0.3 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Kromboom Parkway towards M5: Milnerton
    0.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto Black River Parkway
    0.1 km
  17. 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
Routes ↩ Black River Parkway → Cape Town M5 Cape Town M5 to Johannesburg Cape Town M5 to Pretoria Cape Town M5 to Cape Town Cape Town M5 to Durban Johannesburg to Black River Parkway Pretoria to Black River Parkway Cape Town to Black River Parkway
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.3 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 min • 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Black River Parkway
07:27 – 17:56
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R36.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.17
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.73
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R38.03
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town M5 Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
4.3 km
Total: 8.6 km
Midpoint 4.3 km
8.6 km 10 min
Destination Black River Parkway End: Black River Parkway -33.94617, 18.48470

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 8.6 km
Return-cycle span 17.3 km
Traversal time 10 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 196.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.93999, 18.45702
End -33.94617, 18.48470
Destination services

Available in Black River Parkway

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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 Black River Parkway
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Black River Parkway
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Black River Parkway
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Black River Parkway
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Black River Parkway
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Black River Parkway
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Black River Parkway
6
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town M5 from Black River Parkway? +
Cape Town M5 is about 8.6 km from Black River Parkway by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town M5 to Black River Parkway? +
The drive usually takes about 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town M5 to Black River Parkway in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town M5 to Black River Parkway? +
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 Cape Town M5 to Black River Parkway? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R16.51 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R16.57 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R20.10 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R20.23 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town M5 to Black River Parkway? +
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

: Cape Town International Airport
From Cape Town M5 To Black River Parkway
Somerset
From Cape Town M5 To Black River Parkway
Hospital Bend
From Cape Town M5 To Black River Parkway
Settlers Way
From Cape Town M5 To Black River Parkway
: Rondebosch
From Cape Town M5 To Black River Parkway
Liesbeek Parkway
From Cape Town M5 To Black River Parkway
: Pinelands
From Cape Town M5 To Black River Parkway
Milnerton
From Cape Town M5 To Black River Parkway
Kromboom Parkway
From Cape Town M5 To Black River Parkway

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town M5, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Black River Parkway, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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Reverse route and related trips

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