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Distance from Hospital Bend to Heathfield

Hospital Bend to Heathfield is a short everyday drive, covering about 18.6 km in roughly 20 min.

N Hospital Bend → Heathfield
Road distance
18.6 km
11.6 mi • 10.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
11.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.57×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 min
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
54.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R31.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R31.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R34.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R34.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R41.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R41.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R45.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R46.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R54.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R54.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R60.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R60.68
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
35 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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18.6 km 20 min
Start Hospital Bend
Finish Heathfield
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Hospital Bend
    0.4 km
  2. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.9 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards University Estate
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Upper Roodebloem Road
    0.5 km
  5. Go straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive
    0.1 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards M3: Muizenberg
    0.6 km
  7. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.6 km
  8. Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive
    2.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    1.9 km
  10. Continue straight onto Paradise Road
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive
    2.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    3.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M39: Ladies Mile
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right onto Ladies Mile Road towards M39: Bergvliet
    0.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Ladies Mile Road
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Ladies Mile Road
    1.7 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Road
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Austel Road
    0.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Station Road
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right onto Seven Oaks Road
    0.3 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
9.3 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Hospital Bend → Heathfield
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Hospital Bend, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Heathfield, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Hospital Bend → Heathfield
Hospital Bend Origin postcode
Not available
Heathfield Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
21.7 km
23.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
35.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Heathfield → Hospital Bend
Hospital Bend ↔ Heathfield
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Hospital Bend -33.94333, 18.46183
Midpoint
9.3 km
Total: 18.6 km
Midpoint 9.3 km
18.6 km 20 min
Destination Heathfield -34.05000, 18.46806

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 18.6 km
Return-cycle span 37.2 km
Traversal time 20 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 113.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 9.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94333, 18.46183
Midpoint -33.98863, 18.45275
End -34.05000, 18.46806
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Heathfield
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Heathfield
5
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Heathfield
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Heathfield
6
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
  • Shell
    102 Churchill Road, 7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Heathfield
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Heathfield
3
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Questions 8
How far is Hospital Bend from Heathfield? +
Hospital Bend is about 18.6 km from Heathfield by road.
How long does it take from Hospital Bend to Heathfield? +
The drive usually takes about 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hospital Bend to Heathfield in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Hospital Bend to Heathfield? +
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 Hospital Bend to Heathfield? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R31.12 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R31.27 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R34.67 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R34.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hospital Bend to Heathfield? +
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

Cape Town ()
From Hospital Bend To Heathfield
Waterfront
From Hospital Bend To Heathfield
CTICC
From Hospital Bend To Heathfield
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Hospital Bend To Heathfield
University Estate
From Hospital Bend To Heathfield
: Muizenberg
From Hospital Bend To Heathfield
Kirstenbosch
From Hospital Bend To Heathfield
: Ladies Mile
From Hospital Bend To Heathfield
: Bergvliet
From Hospital Bend To Heathfield

Route Locations

Start area
Hospital Bend, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heathfield, 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 Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 21.7 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 23.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 35.5 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 74.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 81.0 km

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