Distance from Nedbank 7708 M5 to Observatory

N Nedbank 7708 M5 → Observatory

Road distance

20.4 km

Highway dominant · M4 / N2

Nedbank 7708 M5 to Observatory is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.4 km in roughly 19 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

17.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

19 min

End point

Lower Main Road

Return: 39 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

19 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

61.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

19 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R41.05

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R41.21

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

357° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

177° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.0973, 18.4796

End coords Destination point

-33.9369, 18.4683

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R30 - R50

Nedbank 7708 M5 → Observatory

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 12 °C Nedbank 7708 M5 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 11 °C Observatory Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Nedbank 7708 M5 → Observatory

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Car

20.4 km

19 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

20.4 km

~18 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Near Observatory

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 20 km from start

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Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Nedbank 7708 M5

Finish Observatory

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Nedbank 7708 M5 to Observatory via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Nedbank 7708 M5 to Observatory via M4

Metro arterial route M4
Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn left onto Prince George Drive

9.2 km
Go straight onto Kromboom Parkway

8.5 km
Continue straight onto Black River Parkway

0.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards N2: Cape Town

0.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Main Road

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road towards M4: Observatory

0.3 km
Turn right onto Lower Main Road

0.7 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

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.

N2 - North Coast Toll Road M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

10.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 min • 9 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

1.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

3.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

1.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Observatory

07:44 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 59 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:44

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R85.26

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.41

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R4.08

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R89.75

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (4)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Nedbank 7708 M5 -34.09725, 18.47961

Midpoint

10.2 km

Total: 20.4 km

Midpoint 10.2 km

20.4 km 20 min

Destination Observatory End: Lower Main Road -33.93694, 18.46833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 20.4 km

Return-cycle span 40.8 km

Traversal time 20 min

Maneuver count 10

Maneuver density 49.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 10.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.09725, 18.47961

Midpoint -34.00932, 18.48368

End -33.93694, 18.46833

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Questions 8

How far is Nedbank 7708 M5 from Observatory? +

Nedbank 7708 M5 is about 20.4 km from Observatory by road.

How long does it take from Nedbank 7708 M5 to Observatory? +

The drive usually takes about 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Nedbank 7708 M5 to Observatory in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Nedbank 7708 M5 to Observatory? +

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 Nedbank 7708 M5 to Observatory? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R41.05 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R41.21 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R41.01 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R42.97 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Nedbank 7708 M5 to Observatory? +

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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