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Distance from Kirstenbosch to A 71

Kirstenbosch to A 71 is a short everyday drive, covering about 16.2 km in roughly 23 min.

N Kirstenbosch → A 71
Road distance
16.2 km
M64
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
13.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
23 min
Start point
Smuts Track
End point
the fork
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
23 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
41.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R27.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R27.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R30.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R30.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R35.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R35.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R39.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R40.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R47.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R47.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R52.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R52.86
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
176° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
356° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9856, 18.4301
End coords Destination point
-34.1032, 18.4395
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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16.2 km 23 min
Start Kirstenbosch
Finish A 71
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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
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Kirstenbosch Drive
    1.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Bishopscourt Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Edinburgh Drive towards Muizenberg
    1.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    9.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Steenberg Road
    1.4 km
  9. Turn slight left towards M64: Noordhoek
    0.2 km
  10. Go straight onto Ou Kaapse Weg
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left onto Sonneblom Road
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.5 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ A 71 → Kirstenbosch Kirstenbosch to Johannesburg Kirstenbosch to Pretoria Kirstenbosch to Cape Town Kirstenbosch to Durban Johannesburg to A 71 Pretoria to A 71 Cape Town to A 71
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.1 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
11 min • 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 71
07:24 – 18:01
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 30 min
SunriseDawn break
07:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R67.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.24
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R71.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kirstenbosch Start: Smuts Track -33.98561, 18.43014
Midpoint
8.1 km
Total: 16.2 km
Midpoint 8.1 km
16.2 km 23 min
Destination A 71 End: the fork -34.10324, 18.43953

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 16.2 km
Return-cycle span 32.4 km
Traversal time 23 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 86.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.98561, 18.43014
Midpoint -34.03400, 18.44424
End -34.10324, 18.43953
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around A 71
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around A 71
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around A 71
3
  • Shell
    61 Main Road, 7975, Western Cape
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around A 71
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around A 71
2
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Questions 8
How far is Kirstenbosch from A 71? +
Kirstenbosch is about 16.2 km from A 71 by road.
How long does it take from Kirstenbosch to A 71? +
The drive usually takes about 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kirstenbosch to A 71 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kirstenbosch to A 71? +
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 71? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R27.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R27.24 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R30.20 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R30.45 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kirstenbosch to A 71? +
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 71
Muizenberg
From Kirstenbosch To A 71
: Noordhoek
From Kirstenbosch To A 71
Ou Kaapse Weg
From Kirstenbosch To A 71

Route Locations

Start area
Kirstenbosch, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A 71, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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