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Distance from Maitland to Alphen

Maitland to Alphen is a short everyday drive, covering about 16.3 km in roughly 19 min.

N Maitland → Alphen
Road distance
16.3 km
10.1 mi • 8.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
10.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 min
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
19 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
49.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R27.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R27.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R30.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R30.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R36.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R36.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R40.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R40.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R47.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R47.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R52.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R53.27
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
19 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
34 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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16.3 km 19 min
Start Maitland
Finish Alphen
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Long Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Norway Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    1.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Cannon Road
    0.5 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Berkley Road
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards M5: Muizenberg
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    1.8 km
  8. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    4.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M24: Racecourse Road
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards M24: Racecourse Road
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Doncaster Road
    0.4 km
  12. Continue left onto Doncaster Road
    1.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Kenilworth Road
    0.9 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Road
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Aliwal Road
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Wolfe Street
    0.5 km
  17. Turn slight left onto Waterloo Road
    0.1 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork onto Alphen Hill Road
    0.6 km
  19. Go straight onto Constantia Main Road
    0.8 km
  20. Turn right onto Brommersvlei Road
    1.3 km
  21. Turn right onto Le Sueur Avenue
    0.4 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Main toll road M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.2 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 min • 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Maitland → Alphen
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Maitland, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Alphen, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Maitland → Alphen
Maitland Origin postcode
Not available
Alphen 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
23.9 km
26.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
37.7 km
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Alphen → Maitland
Maitland ↔ Alphen
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Route atlas

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Route sheet

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Origin Maitland -33.92250, 18.49306
Midpoint
8.2 km
Total: 16.3 km
Midpoint 8.2 km
16.3 km 19 min
Destination Alphen -34.00831, 18.43921

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 16.3 km
Return-cycle span 32.6 km
Traversal time 19 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 134.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92250, 18.49306
Midpoint -33.98080, 18.49119
End -34.00831, 18.43921
Destination services

Available in Alphen

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Alphen
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Alphen
1
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Alphen
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Alphen
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Alphen
6
  • Pick n Pay
    Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia, Cape Town, 7800, Western Cape
  • Quickshop
    7 Carr Hill Road, Cape Town
  • Pick n Pay
    29 Gabriel Road, Plumstead, 7800, Western Cape
  • Quickshop
    29 Gabriel Road, Cape Town
  • Pick n Pay
    Wynberg, 7800, Western Cape
  • Shoprite
    Cape Town, 7800, Western Cape
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Alphen
2
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Questions 8
How far is Maitland from Alphen? +
Maitland is about 16.3 km from Alphen by road.
How long does it take from Maitland to Alphen? +
The drive usually takes about 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Maitland to Alphen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Maitland to Alphen? +
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 Maitland to Alphen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R27.32 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R27.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R30.44 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R30.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Maitland to Alphen? +
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

: Muizenberg
From Maitland To Alphen
Black River Parkway
From Maitland To Alphen
Kromboom Parkway
From Maitland To Alphen

Route Locations

Start area
Maitland, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Alphen, 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: 23.9 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 26.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 37.7 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 76.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 83.3 km

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