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Distance from Leon to Hout Bay

N Leon → Hout Bay
Road distance
15.8 km
Leon to Hout Bay is a short everyday drive, covering about 15.8 km in roughly 17 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
12.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 min
Start point
Avenue Saint Leon
End point
Alexander Avenue
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
53.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R30.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R30.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R36.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R36.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R39.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R39.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R48.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R48.63
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R52.22
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R52.43
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R63.60
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R63.99
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
189° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
9° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9298, 18.3785
End coords Destination point
-34.0431, 18.3556
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 14 °C Leon Fog View Forecast → 13 °C Hout Bay Fog View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Leon → Hout Bay
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Car
15.8 km
17 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
15.8 km
~16 min
58 km/h avg
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Places from Leon to Hout Bay

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Fuel stations Near Leon

Shell

Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape 4 km from start
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Food & drink Near Leon

81 Rose Street, 8001 4 km from start
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Food & drink Near Leon

Jason Bakery

83 Main Road, Cape Town 4 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Leon

Shell

Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape 2 km from start
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Convenience store Near Leon

Shell Select

8005, Western Cape 3 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Leon

Shell

1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape 3 km from start
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Food & drink Near Leon

Dinkel German Bakery

91 Kloof Nek Road, Cape Town, 8001 2 km from start
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Supermarkets Before halfway

Pick n Pay

Victoria Street, Camps Bay, 8001, Western Cape 3 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Fresh Stop

Rontree Avenue 4 km from start
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Convenience store Near Hout Bay

Pick n Pay Express

122 Main Road, Hout Bay, 7806, Western Cape 12 km from start
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Convenience store Near Hout Bay

Shell Select

7800, Western Cape 12 km from start
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Food & drink Near Hout Bay

South Yeaster Bakery

4 The Promenade, Cape Town, 7806 13 km from start
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Supermarkets Near Hout Bay

Pick n Pay

Hout Bay, 7800, Western Cape 13 km from start
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Supermarkets Near Hout Bay

Checkers

Cape Town, 7800, Western Cape 13 km from start
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Route

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Start, destination and route line.

15.8 km 17 min
Start Leon
Finish Hout Bay
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Avenue Saint Leon
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Kloof Road
    1.5 km
  3. Continue straight onto Lower Kloof Road
    0.7 km
  4. Go straight onto Victoria Road
    11.4 km
  5. Continue straight onto Victoria Avenue
    1.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Avenue
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Victoria Avenue
    0.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Brighton Street
    0.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Alexander Avenue
    0.1 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Hout Bay → Leon Leon to Johannesburg Leon to Pretoria Leon to Cape Town Leon to Durban Johannesburg to Hout Bay Pretoria to Hout Bay Cape Town to Hout Bay
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
7.9 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
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hout Bay
07:38 – 17:47
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 8 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
07:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R65.84
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
R3.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R69.31
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Leon Start: Avenue Saint Leon -33.92975, 18.37850
Midpoint
7.9 km
Total: 15.8 km
Midpoint 7.9 km
15.8 km 17 min
Destination Hout Bay End: Alexander Avenue -34.04309, 18.35565

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 15.8 km
Return-cycle span 31.5 km
Traversal time 17 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 63.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 7.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92975, 18.37850
Midpoint -33.98535, 18.35581
End -34.04309, 18.35565
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Questions 8
How far is Leon from Hout Bay? +
Leon is about 15.8 km from Hout Bay by road.
How long does it take from Leon to Hout Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Leon to Hout Bay in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Leon to Hout Bay? +
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 Leon to Hout Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R30.08 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R30.20 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R36.63 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R36.86 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Leon to Hout Bay? +
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

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From Leon To Hout Bay

Route Locations

Start area
Leon, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hout Bay, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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