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Distance from Cape Town to The Grove

Cape Town to The Grove is a short everyday drive, covering about 24.8 km in roughly 23 min.

N Cape Town → The Grove
Road distance
24.8 km
M12 N1 N7
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
17.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
23 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
23 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R41.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R41.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R46.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R46.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R54.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R55.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R61.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R61.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R72.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R72.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R80.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R81.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
34° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
214° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-33.8014, 18.5219
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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24.8 km 23 min
Start Cape Town
Finish The Grove
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    5.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.6 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right towards N7: Malmesbury
    7.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M12: Durbanville
    0.8 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards Tableview
    0.1 km
  17. Go straight onto Malibongwe Drive
    1.6 km
  18. Continue straight onto Sandown Road
    1.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Parklands Main Road
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ The Grove → Cape Town Cape Town to Johannesburg Cape Town to Pretoria Cape Town to Durban Cape Town to Polokwane Johannesburg to The Grove Pretoria to The Grove Cape Town to The Grove
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
12.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
11 min • 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
4.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at The Grove
07:20 – 18:05
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
55 min
SunriseDawn break
07:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R103.78
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R109.24
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
12.4 km
Total: 24.8 km
Midpoint 12.4 km
24.8 km 23 min
Destination The Grove -33.80141, 18.52191

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 24.8 km
Return-cycle span 49.7 km
Traversal time 23 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 84.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 12.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.88685, 18.52488
End -33.80141, 18.52191
Destination services

Available in The Grove

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Service groups 4
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around The Grove
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around The Grove
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around The Grove
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around The Grove
1
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from The Grove? +
Cape Town is about 24.8 km from The Grove by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to The Grove? +
The drive usually takes about 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to The Grove in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to The Grove? +
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 to The Grove? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R41.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R41.76 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R46.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R46.67 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to The Grove? +
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

: Foreshore
From Cape Town To The Grove
: Paarl
From Cape Town To The Grove
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town To The Grove
: Goodwood
From Cape Town To The Grove
Malmesbury
From Cape Town To The Grove
: Durbanville
From Cape Town To The Grove
Table View
From Cape Town To The Grove
Tableview
From Cape Town To The Grove

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
The Grove, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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