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Distance from Cape Town N1 to Hospital Bend

Cape Town N1 to Hospital Bend is a short everyday drive, covering about 8.2 km in roughly 9 min.

N Cape Town N1 → Hospital Bend
Road distance
8.2 km
M3 M89
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
4.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.86×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
End point
Hospital Bend
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
53.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R13.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R13.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R15.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R15.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R18.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R18.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R20.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R20.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R23.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R24.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R26.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R26.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
111° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
291° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-33.9433, 18.4618
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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8.2 km 9 min
Start Cape Town N1
Finish Hospital Bend
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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 right at the fork towards M3: Muizenberg
    0.6 km
  6. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.6 km
  7. Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive
    1.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M89: Woolsack Drive
    0.2 km
  9. Turn right onto Woolsack Drive
    0.1 km
  10. Take the ramp straight towards M3: Cape Town CBD
    0.2 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Rhodes Drive
    0.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.1 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.6 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
53.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hospital Bend
07:21 – 18:04
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 53 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R34.43
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.16
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R36.24
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town N1 Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
4.1 km
Total: 8.2 km
Midpoint 4.1 km
8.2 km 9 min
Destination Hospital Bend End: Hospital Bend -33.94333, 18.46183

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 8.2 km
Return-cycle span 16.5 km
Traversal time 9 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 157.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.93997, 18.45483
End -33.94333, 18.46183
Destination services

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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 Hospital Bend
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Hospital Bend
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Hospital Bend
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Hospital Bend
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Hospital Bend
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Hospital Bend
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Hospital Bend
6
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town N1 from Hospital Bend? +
Cape Town N1 is about 8.2 km from Hospital Bend by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town N1 to Hospital Bend? +
The drive usually takes about 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town N1 to Hospital Bend in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town N1 to Hospital Bend? +
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 N1 to Hospital Bend? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R13.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R13.85 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R15.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R15.48 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town N1 to Hospital Bend? +
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

: Muizenberg
From Cape Town N1 To Hospital Bend
Kirstenbosch
From Cape Town N1 To Hospital Bend
University of Cape Town
From Cape Town N1 To Hospital Bend
: Cape Town CBD
From Cape Town N1 To Hospital Bend

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town N1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hospital Bend, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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