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Distance from Kirstenbosch to Fish Hoek

Kirstenbosch to Fish Hoek is a short everyday drive, covering about 23.9 km in roughly 26 min.

N Kirstenbosch → Fish Hoek
Road distance
23.9 km
14.9 mi • 12.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
16.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
25 min
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
25 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
53.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R40.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R40.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R44.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R45.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R52.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R53.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R58.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R59.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R69.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R69.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R77.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R78.15
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Fish Hoek
16.6°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.2°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
12%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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23.9 km 26 min
Start Kirstenbosch
Finish Fish Hoek
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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
    9.1 km
  8. Turn left onto Steenberg Road
    0.9 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road
    9.2 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kommetjie Road
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Kommetjie Road
    0.5 km
  12. Turn right onto 7th Avenue
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left
    0.0 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
12.0 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kirstenbosch → Fish Hoek
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Kirstenbosch, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Fish Hoek, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kirstenbosch → Fish Hoek
Kirstenbosch Origin postcode
Not available
Fish Hoek 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
16.3 km
18.3 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
30.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Fish Hoek → Kirstenbosch
Kirstenbosch ↔ Fish Hoek
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kirstenbosch -33.98561, 18.43014
Midpoint
12.0 km
Total: 23.9 km
Midpoint 12.0 km
23.9 km 26 min
Destination Fish Hoek -34.13765, 18.42467

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 23.9 km
Return-cycle span 47.9 km
Traversal time 26 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 58.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 12.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.98561, 18.43014
Midpoint -34.06835, 18.44818
End -34.13765, 18.42467
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 Fish Hoek
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Fish Hoek
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Fish Hoek
2
  • Shell
    61 Main Road, 7975, Western Cape
  • Shell
    52 St Georges Street, 7995, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Fish Hoek
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Fish Hoek
1
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Questions 8
How far is Kirstenbosch from Fish Hoek? +
Kirstenbosch is about 23.9 km from Fish Hoek by road.
How long does it take from Kirstenbosch to Fish Hoek? +
The drive usually takes about 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kirstenbosch to Fish Hoek in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kirstenbosch to Fish Hoek? +
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 Fish Hoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R40.08 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R40.27 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R44.65 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R45.02 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kirstenbosch to Fish Hoek? +
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 Fish Hoek
Muizenberg
From Kirstenbosch To Fish Hoek

Route Locations

Start area
Kirstenbosch, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Fish Hoek, 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: 16.3 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 18.3 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 30.1 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 68.6 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 75.7 km

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