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Distance from Kirstenbosch to Emerald Crescent

Kirstenbosch to Emerald Crescent is a short everyday drive, covering about 14.7 km in roughly 17 min.

N Kirstenbosch → Emerald Crescent
Road distance
14.7 km
9.1 mi • 7.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
10.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 min
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
49.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R24.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R24.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R27.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R27.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R32.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R32.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R36.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R36.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R42.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R42.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R47.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R47.89
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
17 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
32 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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14.7 km 17 min
Start Kirstenbosch
Finish Emerald Crescent
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    6.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M40: Tokai Road
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Tokai Road towards Kirstenhof Retreat
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Lente Street
    0.8 km
  11. Continue straight onto Sea Breeze Road
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Hayworth Road
    0.2 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Military Road
    0.6 km
  15. Turn right onto Henley Road
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Diamond Drive
    0.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Emerald Crescent
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
7.3 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 min • 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kirstenbosch → Emerald Crescent
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Kirstenbosch, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Emerald Crescent, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kirstenbosch → Emerald Crescent
Kirstenbosch Origin postcode
Not available
Emerald Crescent 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
25.6 km
27.6 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
39.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Emerald Crescent → Kirstenbosch
Kirstenbosch ↔ Emerald Crescent
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kirstenbosch -33.98561, 18.43014
Midpoint
7.3 km
Total: 14.7 km
Midpoint 7.3 km
14.7 km 17 min
Destination Emerald Crescent -34.07759, 18.46768

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 14.7 km
Return-cycle span 29.3 km
Traversal time 17 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 122.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 7.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.98561, 18.43014
Midpoint -34.02771, 18.44751
End -34.07759, 18.46768
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 Emerald Crescent
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Emerald Crescent
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Emerald Crescent
5
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    102 Churchill Road, 7800, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Emerald Crescent
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Emerald Crescent
3
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Questions 8
How far is Kirstenbosch from Emerald Crescent? +
Kirstenbosch is about 14.7 km from Emerald Crescent by road.
How long does it take from Kirstenbosch to Emerald Crescent? +
The drive usually takes about 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kirstenbosch to Emerald Crescent in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kirstenbosch to Emerald Crescent? +
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 Emerald Crescent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R24.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R24.68 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R27.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R27.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kirstenbosch to Emerald Crescent? +
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 Emerald Crescent
Muizenberg
From Kirstenbosch To Emerald Crescent
Kirstenhof Retreat
From Kirstenbosch To Emerald Crescent

Route Locations

Start area
Kirstenbosch, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Emerald Crescent, 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: 25.6 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 27.6 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 39.4 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 77.9 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 84.9 km

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