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Distance from Hospital Bend to Plumstead

Hospital Bend to Plumstead is a short everyday drive, covering about 15.5 km in roughly 14 min.

N Hospital Bend → Plumstead
Road distance
15.5 km
M5 M68 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
8.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.79×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 min
Start point
Hospital Bend
End point
Stella Road
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R25.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R26.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R28.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R29.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R34.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R34.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R38.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R38.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R44.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R45.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R50.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R50.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
171° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
351° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9433, 18.4618
End coords Destination point
-34.0200, 18.4772
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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15.5 km 14 min
Start Hospital Bend
Finish Plumstead
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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 left at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    1.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5 South: Muizenberg
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    0.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    7.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M68: Ottery Road
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards M68: Ottery Road
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Ottery Road
    0.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left onto Churchill Road
    0.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Southfield Road
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left onto Stella Road
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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 ↩ Plumstead → Hospital Bend Hospital Bend to Johannesburg Hospital Bend to Pretoria Hospital Bend to Cape Town Hospital Bend to Durban Johannesburg to Plumstead Pretoria to Plumstead Cape Town to Plumstead
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
7.7 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
55.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Plumstead
07:23 – 18:01
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 30 min
SunriseDawn break
07:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R64.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R68.04
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Hospital Bend Start: Hospital Bend -33.94333, 18.46183
Midpoint
7.7 km
Total: 15.5 km
Midpoint 7.7 km
15.5 km 14 min
Destination Plumstead End: Stella Road -34.02000, 18.47722

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 15.5 km
Return-cycle span 30.9 km
Traversal time 14 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 116.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 7.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94333, 18.46183
Midpoint -33.95962, 18.49515
End -34.02000, 18.47722
Destination services

Available in Plumstead

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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 Plumstead
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Plumstead
2
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Plumstead
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Plumstead
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Plumstead
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Plumstead
3
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Questions 8
How far is Hospital Bend from Plumstead? +
Hospital Bend is about 15.5 km from Plumstead by road.
How long does it take from Hospital Bend to Plumstead? +
The drive usually takes about 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hospital Bend to Plumstead in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Hospital Bend to Plumstead? +
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 Plumstead? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R25.89 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R26.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R28.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R29.07 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hospital Bend to Plumstead? +
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 Hospital Bend To Plumstead
Waterfront
From Hospital Bend To Plumstead
CTICC
From Hospital Bend To Plumstead
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Hospital Bend To Plumstead
University Estate
From Hospital Bend To Plumstead
: Cape Town International Airport
From Hospital Bend To Plumstead
Somerset
From Hospital Bend To Plumstead
Settlers Way
From Hospital Bend To Plumstead
: Muizenberg
From Hospital Bend To Plumstead
Black River Parkway
From Hospital Bend To Plumstead

Route Locations

Start area
Hospital Bend, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Plumstead, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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