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Distance from Mussel Lane to Melkbos

Mussel Lane to Melkbos is a practical regional trip, covering about 50.4 km in roughly 45 min.

N Mussel Lane → Melkbos
Road distance
50.4 km
31.3 mi • 27.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
38.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
45 min
Return: 1 hr 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R84.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R84.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R93.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R94.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R111.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R111.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R123.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R124.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R146.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R147.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R163.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R164.38
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
45 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 0 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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50.4 km 45 min
Start Mussel Lane
Finish Melkbos
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Mussel Lane
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Moolman Road
    0.4 km
  3. Continue slight right onto Moolman Road
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Sir David Baird Drive
    0.5 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Otto du Plessis Drive towards M14: Table View
    2.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Blaauwberg Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Blaauwberg Road
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Koeberg Road towards M14: Milnerton
    1.2 km
  9. Turn left onto Plattekloof Road
    1.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Plattekloof Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Plattekloof Road
    5.8 km
  12. Take the ramp left towards N1: Paarl
    0.5 km
  13. Merge slight left
    20.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R304: Stellenbosch
    0.7 km
  15. Turn right
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight
    10.0 km
  17. Turn left onto Welgevonden Boulevard
    0.8 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork onto Welgevonden Boulevard
    0.6 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Welgevonden Boulevard
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Honeysuckle
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Melkbos
    0.0 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
25.2 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
22 min • 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mussel Lane → Melkbos
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Mussel Lane, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Melkbos, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mussel Lane → Melkbos
Mussel Lane Origin postcode
Not available
Melkbos Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Paarl
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
3.7 km
8.1 km
10.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Melkbos → Mussel Lane
Mussel Lane ↔ Melkbos
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mussel Lane -33.79747, 18.46063
Midpoint
25.2 km
Total: 50.4 km
Midpoint 25.2 km
50.4 km 45 min
Destination Melkbos -33.90107, 18.85457

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 50.4 km
Return-cycle span 100.7 km
Traversal time 45 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 43.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 25.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.79747, 18.46063
Midpoint -33.87229, 18.66947
End -33.90107, 18.85457
Destination services

Available in Melkbos

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

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Melkbos
3
  • Academic Counselling and Development
    Disability and Equality Unit, Victoria Street, Stellenbosch Ward 8, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape, 7599, South Africa
  • Psychotherapeutic and Support services
    Psychotherapeutic and Support services, Bosman, StellenboschCentral, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape, 7599, South Africa
  • Junior Akademie Preschool
    1 Unie Road, Stellenbosch, 7600
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Melkbos
2
  • PEP
    43 Andringa Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
  • Holmes Brothers
    55 Dorp, Stellenbosch, 7600
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Melkbos
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Melkbos
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Melkbos
1
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Questions 8
How far is Mussel Lane from Melkbos? +
Mussel Lane is about 50.4 km from Melkbos by road.
How long does it take from Mussel Lane to Melkbos? +
The drive usually takes about 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mussel Lane to Melkbos in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mussel Lane to Melkbos? +
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 Mussel Lane to Melkbos? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R84.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R84.71 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R93.92 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R94.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mussel Lane to Melkbos? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Table View
From Mussel Lane To Melkbos
Milnerton
From Mussel Lane To Melkbos
Parow
From Mussel Lane To Melkbos
: Paarl
From Mussel Lane To Melkbos
: Stellenbosch
From Mussel Lane To Melkbos
Klipheuwel
From Mussel Lane To Melkbos
Welgevonden Boulevard
From Mussel Lane To Melkbos
Honeysuckle
From Mussel Lane To Melkbos

Route Locations

Start area
Mussel Lane, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Melkbos, 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 Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 3.7 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 8.1 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 10.1 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 42.2 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 49.2 km

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