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Distance from Cliff M5 to Cape Town Cbd

N Cliff M5 → Cape Town Cbd
Road distance
8.7 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
5.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.55×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 min
Start point
Cliff Road
End point
Reform Street
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
44.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R16.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R16.71
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R20.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R20.40
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R21.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R22.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R26.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R26.91
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R28.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R29.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R35.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R35.41
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
75° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
255° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9415, 18.3741
End coords Destination point
-33.9284, 18.4330
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Cliff M5 to Cape Town Cbd is a short everyday drive, covering about 8.7 km in roughly 11 min.
Travel modes
Cliff M5 → Cape Town Cbd
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Car
8.7 km
11 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
8.7 km
~10 min
48 km/h avg
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Walking
8.7 km
1 hr 44 min
5 km/h average
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8.7 km 11 min
Start Cliff M5
Finish Cape Town Cbd
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Cliff Road
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto The Ridge Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Victoria Road
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Lower Kloof Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue left onto Lower Kloof Road
    0.7 km
  6. Turn right onto Kloof Road
    2.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Kloof Nek Road
    1.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Upper Buitengracht Street
    0.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Buitengracht Street
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right onto Wale Street
    0.6 km
  11. Turn right onto Bureau Street
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Corporation Street
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.4 km
  14. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.6 km
  15. Turn right onto Reform Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.4 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 min • 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town Cbd
07:29 – 17:55
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
07:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R36.43
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.17
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.74
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R38.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cliff M5 Start: Cliff Road -33.94149, 18.37412
Midpoint
4.4 km
Total: 8.7 km
Midpoint 4.4 km
8.7 km 11 min
Destination Cape Town Cbd End: Reform Street -33.92841, 18.43303

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 8.7 km
Return-cycle span 17.4 km
Traversal time 11 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 183.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94149, 18.37412
Midpoint -33.93711, 18.39916
End -33.92841, 18.43303
Destination services

Available in Cape Town Cbd

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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 Cape Town Cbd
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town Cbd
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town Cbd
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town Cbd
6
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    400 Albert Road, 7925, Western Cape
  • Astron Energy
    307 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town Cbd
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Cape Town Cbd
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town Cbd
6
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Questions 8
How far is Cliff M5 from Cape Town Cbd? +
Cliff M5 is about 8.7 km from Cape Town Cbd by road.
How long does it take from Cliff M5 to Cape Town Cbd? +
The drive usually takes about 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cliff M5 to Cape Town Cbd in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cliff M5 to Cape Town Cbd? +
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 Cliff M5 to Cape Town Cbd? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R16.64 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R16.71 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R20.27 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R20.40 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cliff M5 to Cape Town Cbd? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Cliff M5, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town Cbd, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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