Distance from Cape Town to Waterfront M13

N Cape Town → Waterfront M13

Road distance

4.7 km

Cape Town to Waterfront M13 is a short everyday drive, covering about 4.7 km in roughly 7 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

2.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.61×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 min

Start point

Paddock Avenue

Return: 15 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

7 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

36.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

7 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R9.12

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R9.13

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

8° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

188° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9288, 18.4172

End coords Destination point

-33.9031, 18.4217

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R12 - R20

Cape Town → Waterfront M13

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 9 °C Cape Town Fog View Forecast → 8 °C Waterfront M13 Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Cape Town → Waterfront M13

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Car

4.7 km

7 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

4.7 km

~7 min

39 km/h avg

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Walking

4.7 km

55 min

5 km/h average

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Hotel Near Cape Town

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 0 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

B 0 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Cape Town

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 0 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 0 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Cape Town

Finish Waterfront M13

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Paddock Avenue

0.1 km
Turn left onto Saint Johns Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Plein Street

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Lower Plein Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Strand Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Adderley Street

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Hans Strijdom Avenue

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Helen Suzman Boulevard

1.1 km
Go straight onto Portswood Road

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Dock Road

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane

0.0 km
Continue onto Breakwater Lane

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane

0.0 km
Continue onto Breakwater Lane

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork

0.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

2.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 min • 3 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

0.3 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

0.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

0.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

62.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Waterfront M13

07:46 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:45

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 56 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R19.49

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.09

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R0.93

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R20.52

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (24)

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 Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint

2.3 km

Total: 4.7 km

Midpoint 2.3 km

4.7 km 7 min

Destination Waterfront M13 -33.90306, 18.42167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 4.7 km

Return-cycle span 9.3 km

Traversal time 7 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 428.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 2.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint -33.91370, 18.42050

End -33.90306, 18.42167

Route support

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Questions 8

How far is Cape Town from Waterfront M13? +

Cape Town is about 4.7 km from Waterfront M13 by road.

How long does it take from Cape Town to Waterfront M13? +

The drive usually takes about 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Waterfront M13 in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Cape Town to Waterfront M13? +

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 Waterfront M13? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R9.38 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R9.42 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R9.37 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R9.82 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Waterfront M13? +

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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