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Distance from Forest Place to Waterfront

Forest Place to Waterfront is a short everyday drive, covering about 12.0 km in roughly 13 min.

N Forest Place → Waterfront
Road distance
12.0 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
8.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 min
Start point
Forest Place
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
53.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R22.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R22.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R27.88
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R28.06
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R30.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R30.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R36.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R37.02
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R39.75
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R39.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R48.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R48.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
305° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
125° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9439, 18.4925
End coords Destination point
-33.9031, 18.4217
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

12.0 km 13 min
Start Forest Place
Finish Waterfront
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Forest Place
    0.0 km
  2. Continue right onto Forest Place
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Forest Drive
    0.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Raapenberg Road
    0.3 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town
    2.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    4.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Avenue towards Waterfront
    0.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Dock Road
    0.3 km
  12. Continue left onto Dock Road
    0.2 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Dock Road
    1.3 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.1 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Waterfront → Forest Place Forest Place to Johannesburg Forest Place to Pretoria Forest Place to Cape Town Forest Place to Durban Johannesburg to Waterfront Pretoria to Waterfront Cape Town to Waterfront
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
6.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 min • 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
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
0.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Waterfront
07:26 – 17:58
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R50.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R2.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R52.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Forest Place Start: Forest Place -33.94393, 18.49252
Midpoint
6.0 km
Total: 12.0 km
Midpoint 6.0 km
12.0 km 13 min
Destination Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 12.0 km
Return-cycle span 24.0 km
Traversal time 13 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 208.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 6.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94393, 18.49252
Midpoint -33.93254, 18.44438
End -33.90306, 18.42167
Destination services

Available in Waterfront

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 Waterfront
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Waterfront
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
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Questions 8
How far is Forest Place from Waterfront? +
Forest Place is about 12.0 km from Waterfront by road.
How long does it take from Forest Place to Waterfront? +
The drive usually takes about 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Forest Place to Waterfront in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Forest Place to Waterfront? +
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 Forest Place to Waterfront? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R22.89 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R22.99 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R27.88 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R28.06 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Forest Place to Waterfront? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Cape Town
From Forest Place To Waterfront
Settlers Way
From Forest Place To Waterfront
Hospital Bend
From Forest Place To Waterfront
CTICC
From Forest Place To Waterfront
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Forest Place To Waterfront
Breakwater Lane
From Forest Place To Waterfront

Route Locations

Start area
Forest Place, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Waterfront
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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Forest Place to Johannesburg Forest Place to Pretoria Forest Place to Cape Town Forest Place to Durban Johannesburg to Waterfront Pretoria to Waterfront Cape Town to Waterfront Durban to Waterfront

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