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Distance from Drostdy to Eric Way

Drostdy to Eric Way is a practical regional trip, covering about 41.9 km in roughly 39 min.

N Drostdy → Eric Way
Road distance
41.9 km
26.1 mi • 22.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
33.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
39 min
Return: 1 hr 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R70.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R70.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R78.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R78.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R92.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R93.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R103.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R104.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R121.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R122.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R135.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R136.90
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
39 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
54 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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41.9 km 39 min
Start Drostdy
Finish Eric Way
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  1. Head on Bird Street
    0.1 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Bird Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bird Street
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Bird Street
    0.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bird Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Bird Street
    0.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dorp Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Dorp Street
    0.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dorp Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Dorp Street
    1.0 km
  11. Turn left onto Adam Tas Street towards Muizenberg
    3.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Polkadraai Road
    11.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Stellenbosch Arterial
    3.6 km
  14. Take the ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    0.7 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Kuils River Freeway
    5.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Cape Flats Freeway
    6.3 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    3.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M9
    0.5 km
  19. Turn slight left onto Govan Mbeki Road towards Wetton
    2.0 km
  20. Turn left onto Strandfontein Road towards Strandfontein
    2.5 km
  21. Turn right onto Ottery Road
    0.1 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Strandfontein Road
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto George Road
    0.3 km
  24. Turn right onto Eric Way
    0.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
21.0 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 min • 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Drostdy → Eric Way
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Drostdy, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Eric Way, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Drostdy → Eric Way
Drostdy Origin postcode
Not available
Eric Way Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Somerset West
3 other similar routes
0.3 km
1.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
12.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Eric Way → Drostdy
Drostdy ↔ Eric Way
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Drostdy -33.93542, 18.85868
Midpoint
21.0 km
Total: 41.9 km
Midpoint 21.0 km
41.9 km 39 min
Destination Eric Way -34.02658, 18.51821

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 41.9 km
Return-cycle span 83.9 km
Traversal time 39 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 59.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 21.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93542, 18.85868
Midpoint -33.95877, 18.65676
End -34.02658, 18.51821
Destination services

Available in Eric Way

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Eric Way
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Eric Way
2
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Eric Way
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Eric Way
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Eric Way
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Eric Way
2
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Questions 8
How far is Drostdy from Eric Way? +
Drostdy is about 41.9 km from Eric Way by road.
How long does it take from Drostdy to Eric Way? +
The drive usually takes about 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Drostdy to Eric Way in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Drostdy to Eric Way? +
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 Drostdy to Eric Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R70.22 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R70.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R78.22 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R78.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Drostdy to Eric Way? +
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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Towns along the route

Muizenberg
From Drostdy To Eric Way
Kuilsrivier
From Drostdy To Eric Way
Stellenbosch Arterial
From Drostdy To Eric Way
: Mitchell's Plain
From Drostdy To Eric Way
Wetton
From Drostdy To Eric Way
Wynberg
From Drostdy To Eric Way
Strandfontein
From Drostdy To Eric Way

Route Locations

Start area
Drostdy, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Eric Way, 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 Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 0.3 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 1.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 12.1 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 50.6 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 57.7 km

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