Distance from City Centre N5 N2 to Kirstenbosch

N City Centre N5 N2 → Kirstenbosch

Road distance

12.3 km

Metro routes · M3

City Centre N5 N2 to Kirstenbosch is a short everyday drive, covering about 12.3 km in roughly 13 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

7.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.56×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

13 min

Start point

Nelson Mandela Boulevard

End point

Smuts Track

Return: 27 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

13 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

54.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

13 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R23.98

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R24.00

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

178° S

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

358° N

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-33.9148, 18.4279

End coords Destination point

-33.9856, 18.4301

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R20 - R35

City Centre N5 N2 → Kirstenbosch

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 10 °C City Centre N5 N2 Fog View Forecast → 11 °C Kirstenbosch Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

City Centre N5 N2 → Kirstenbosch

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Car

12.3 km

13 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

12.3 km

~12 min

58 km/h avg

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Places from City Centre N5 N2 to Kirstenbosch

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Food & drink Near City Centre N5 N2

81 Rose Street, 8001 1 km from start

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Hotel Near City Centre N5 N2

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 2 km from start

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

B 2 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near City Centre N5 N2

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 2 km from start

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

B 2 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start City Centre N5 N2

Finish Kirstenbosch

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from City Centre N5 N2 to Kirstenbosch via M3

Metro arterial route M3
Head on Nelson Mandela Boulevard

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard towards Cape Town International Airport

4.2 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Hospital Bend

0.5 km
Take the exit ramp straight onto Rhodes Drive towards M3: Muizenberg

2.6 km
Continue straight onto Union Avenue

1.9 km
Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue towards Hout Bay

1.8 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn right

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
Turn right onto Smuts Track

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

6.1 km

Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 min • 6 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

0.9 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

2.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

0.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

64.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Kirstenbosch

07:47 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:45

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 56 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 25 min

SunriseDawn break

07:47

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R51.25

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.25

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R2.45

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R53.95

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (7)

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 City Centre N5 N2 Start: Nelson Mandela Boulevard -33.91478, 18.42790

Midpoint

6.1 km

Total: 12.3 km

Midpoint 6.1 km

12.3 km 13 min

Destination Kirstenbosch End: Smuts Track -33.98561, 18.43014

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape

One-way road span 12.3 km

Return-cycle span 24.5 km

Traversal time 13 min

Maneuver count 12

Maneuver density 97.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 6.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.91478, 18.42790

Midpoint -33.94864, 18.46692

End -33.98561, 18.43014

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Questions 8

How far is City Centre N5 N2 from Kirstenbosch? +

City Centre N5 N2 is about 12.3 km from Kirstenbosch by road.

How long does it take from City Centre N5 N2 to Kirstenbosch? +

The drive usually takes about 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from City Centre N5 N2 to Kirstenbosch in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from City Centre N5 N2 to Kirstenbosch? +

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 City Centre N5 N2 to Kirstenbosch? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R24.67 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R24.77 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R24.65 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R25.83 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from City Centre N5 N2 to Kirstenbosch? +

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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