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Distance from Kirstenbosch to A 1 N2

Kirstenbosch to A 1 N2 is a short everyday drive, covering about 7.0 km in roughly 8 min.

N Kirstenbosch → A 1 N2
Road distance
7.0 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
5.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 min
Start point
Smuts Track
End point
Hospital Bend
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
48.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R11.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R11.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R12.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R13.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R15.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R17.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R20.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R20.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R22.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R22.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
32° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
212° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9856, 18.4301
End coords Destination point
-33.9433, 18.4618
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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7.0 km 8 min
Start Kirstenbosch
Finish A 1 N2
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Smuts Track
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.8 km
  4. Turn left onto Union Avenue towards Cape Town
    2.0 km
  5. Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive
    2.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ A 1 N2 → Kirstenbosch Kirstenbosch to Johannesburg Kirstenbosch to Pretoria Kirstenbosch to Cape Town Kirstenbosch to Durban Johannesburg to A 1 N2 Pretoria to A 1 N2 Cape Town to A 1 N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
3.5 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 1 N2
07:26 – 17:58
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
07:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R29.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R30.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kirstenbosch Start: Smuts Track -33.98561, 18.43014
Midpoint
3.5 km
Total: 7.0 km
Midpoint 3.5 km
7.0 km 8 min
Destination A 1 N2 End: Hospital Bend -33.94333, 18.46183

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 7.0 km
Return-cycle span 13.9 km
Traversal time 8 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 100.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 3.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.98561, 18.43014
Midpoint -33.96861, 18.45426
End -33.94333, 18.46183
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around A 1 N2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around A 1 N2
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around A 1 N2
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around A 1 N2
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around A 1 N2
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around A 1 N2
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around A 1 N2
6
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Questions 8
How far is Kirstenbosch from A 1 N2? +
Kirstenbosch is about 7.0 km from A 1 N2 by road.
How long does it take from Kirstenbosch to A 1 N2? +
The drive usually takes about 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kirstenbosch to A 1 N2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kirstenbosch to A 1 N2? +
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 Kirstenbosch to A 1 N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R11.65 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R11.71 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R12.98 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R13.08 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kirstenbosch to A 1 N2? +
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

Smuts Track
From Kirstenbosch To A 1 N2
Cape Town
From Kirstenbosch To A 1 N2
Hospital Bend
From Kirstenbosch To A 1 N2

Route Locations

Start area
Kirstenbosch, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A 1 N2, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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