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Distance from Hospital Bend to Shell Select 6571 Western Cape

Hospital Bend to Shell Select 6571 Western Cape is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 486.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 49 min.

N Hospital Bend → Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
Road distance
486.5 km
302.3 mi • 262.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
422.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 49 min
Return: 11 hrs 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R814.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R818.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R907.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R914.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,074.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,079.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,196.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,206.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,413.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,420.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,574.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,587.76
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
15.6°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.8°C
Day range High / low
H 30° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
3%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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486.5 km 5 hrs 49 min
Start Hospital Bend
Finish Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
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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 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
    376.1 km
  9. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  10. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    10.6 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    5.8 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  18. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  19. Continue straight
    34.7 km
  20. Turn left
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
242.9 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 54 min • 2 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Hospital Bend → Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Hospital Bend, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Shell Select 6571 Western Cape, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Hospital Bend → Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
Hospital Bend Origin postcode
Not available
Shell Select 6571 Western Cape Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Same province
114.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
386.9 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
393.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shell Select 6571 Western Cape → Hospital Bend
Hospital Bend ↔ Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
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ZA-ATLAS
Origin Hospital Bend -33.94333, 18.46183
Midpoint
242.9 km
Total: 486.5 km
Midpoint 242.9 km
486.5 km 5 hrs 49 min
Destination Shell Select 6571 Western Cape -34.03448, 23.04533

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 486.5 km
Return-cycle span 973.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 242.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94333, 18.46183
Midpoint -34.09030, 20.70701
End -34.03448, 23.04533
Destination services

Available in Shell Select 6571 Western Cape

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
5
  • Jet
    Jet, Main Road, Lower Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
  • Norseman Menswear
    Norseman Menswear, Main Road, Lower Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
  • Gypsy Bloo
    Gypsy Bloo, Memorial Square, Upper Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Spring Street, Upper Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
  • Yo Kimono
    Queen Street, Knysna, 6571
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
6
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How far is Hospital Bend from Shell Select 6571 Western Cape? +
Hospital Bend is about 486.5 km from Shell Select 6571 Western Cape by road.
How long does it take from Hospital Bend to Shell Select 6571 Western Cape? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hospital Bend to Shell Select 6571 Western Cape in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Hospital Bend to Shell Select 6571 Western Cape? +
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 Shell Select 6571 Western Cape? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R814.37 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R818.22 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R907.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R914.55 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hospital Bend to Shell Select 6571 Western Cape? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. 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 Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
Waterfront
From Hospital Bend To Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
CTICC
From Hospital Bend To Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Hospital Bend To Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
University Estate
From Hospital Bend To Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
: Cape Town International Airport
From Hospital Bend To Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
Somerset
From Hospital Bend To Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
Settlers Way
From Hospital Bend To Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
: George
From Hospital Bend To Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
Port Elizabeth
From Hospital Bend To Shell Select 6571 Western Cape

Route Locations

Start area
Hospital Bend, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell Select 6571 Western Cape, 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 George Same province
About 372.4 km Difference: 114.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 386.9 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 393.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 247.9 km
George to Knysna Same province
About 54.5 km Difference: 431.9 km

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