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Distance from City Centre to Foreshore

City Centre to Foreshore is a short everyday drive, covering about 2.8 km in roughly 5 min.

N City Centre → Foreshore
Road distance
2.8 km
1.7 mi • 1.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.67×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 min
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
32.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R6.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R6.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R6.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R6.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R8.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R8.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R9.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R9.19
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Foreshore
9.6°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.7°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
41%
Wind 10m wind speed
1 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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2.8 km 5 min
Start City Centre
Finish Foreshore
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Church Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Burg Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Longmarket Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Adderley Street
    0.6 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork onto Heerengracht Boulevard
    0.1 km
  7. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  8. Continue slight right onto Hertzog Boulevard
    0.6 km
  9. Turn left onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue make a U-turn onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    0.0 km
  11. Turn left onto Old Marine Drive
    0.3 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Marine Drive
    0.5 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 min • 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
City Centre → Foreshore
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
City Centre
Destination area Arrival
Foreshore
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
City Centre → Foreshore
City Centre Origin postcode
Not available
Foreshore Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Similar distance
37.4 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
39.5 km
Cape Town to Paarl Similar distance
51.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Foreshore → City Centre
City Centre ↔ Foreshore
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin City Centre -33.92439, 18.42006
Midpoint
1.4 km
Total: 2.8 km
Midpoint 1.4 km
2.8 km 5 min
Destination Foreshore -33.92295, 18.43824

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 2.8 km
Return-cycle span 5.6 km
Traversal time 5 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 461.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92439, 18.42006
Midpoint -33.91976, 18.42885
End -33.92295, 18.43824
Destination services

Available in Foreshore

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Foreshore
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Foreshore
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Foreshore
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Foreshore
6
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    400 Albert Road, 7925, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7405, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Foreshore
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Foreshore
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Foreshore
6
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Questions 8
How far is City Centre from Foreshore? +
City Centre is about 2.8 km from Foreshore by road.
How long does it take from City Centre to Foreshore? +
The drive usually takes about 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from City Centre to Foreshore in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from City Centre to Foreshore? +
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 to Foreshore? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R4.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R4.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R5.25 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R5.29 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from City Centre to Foreshore? +
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

Heerengracht Boulevard
From City Centre To Foreshore
Hertzog Boulevard
From City Centre To Foreshore

Route Locations

Start area
City Centre
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Foreshore
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to Stellenbosch Similar distance
About 40.2 km Difference: 37.4 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
About 42.3 km Difference: 39.5 km
Cape Town to Paarl Similar distance
About 54.0 km Difference: 51.2 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Similar distance
About 92.6 km Difference: 89.8 km
Cape Town to Worcester Similar distance
About 99.6 km Difference: 96.8 km

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