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Distance from Darling to Melkbos

Darling to Melkbos is a practical regional trip, covering about 93.6 km in roughly 1 hr 18 min.

N Darling → Melkbos
Road distance
93.6 km
58.2 mi • 50.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
73.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 18 min
Return: 2 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R156.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R157.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R174.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R175.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R206.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R207.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R230.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R232.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R272.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R273.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R303.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R305.47
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 33 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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93.6 km 1 hr 18 min
Start Darling
Finish Melkbos
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head southeast on Queen Victoria Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Main Road, R307, R315
    3.0 km
  4. Turn left onto R315
    32.3 km
  5. Turn sharp right onto Voortrekker Road, R302
    50.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Kromme Rhee Road
    3.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Adam Tas Street, R44
    3.9 km
  8. Turn right
    0.2 km
  9. Keep left
    0.0 km
  10. Turn right
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right
    0.0 km
  12. Turn left
    0.1 km
  13. Arrive at your destination, on the right
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
46.8 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
39 min • 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Darling → Melkbos
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Darling, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Melkbos, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Darling → Melkbos
Darling Origin postcode
Not available
Melkbos Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Hermanus
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
1.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
6.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
39.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Melkbos → Darling
Darling ↔ Melkbos
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Darling -33.37643, 18.37919
Midpoint
46.8 km
Total: 93.6 km
Midpoint 46.8 km
93.6 km 1 hr 18 min
Destination Melkbos -33.90107, 18.85457

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 93.6 km
Return-cycle span 187.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 18 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 13.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 46.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.37643, 18.37919
Midpoint -33.55840, 18.73703
End -33.90107, 18.85457
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Melkbos
3
  • Academic Counselling and Development
    Disability and Equality Unit, Victoria Street, Stellenbosch Ward 8, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape, 7599, South Africa
  • Psychotherapeutic and Support services
    Psychotherapeutic and Support services, Bosman, StellenboschCentral, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape, 7599, South Africa
  • Junior Akademie Preschool
    1 Unie Road, Stellenbosch, 7600
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Melkbos
2
  • PEP
    43 Andringa Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
  • Holmes Brothers
    55 Dorp, Stellenbosch, 7600
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Melkbos
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Melkbos
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Melkbos
1
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Questions 8
How far is Darling from Melkbos? +
Darling is about 93.6 km from Melkbos by road.
How long does it take from Darling to Melkbos? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Darling to Melkbos in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Darling to Melkbos? +
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 Darling to Melkbos? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R156.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R157.42 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R174.53 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R175.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Darling to Melkbos? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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
Darling, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Melkbos, Western Cape
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 Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 1.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 6.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 39.5 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 51.3 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 53.3 km

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