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Distance from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Basel

Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Basel is a short everyday drive, covering about 34.4 km in roughly 28 min.

N Nelson Mandela Boulevard → Basel
Road distance
34.4 km
M32 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
27.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
28 min
Start point
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
End point
Basel Basset Street
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R57.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R57.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R64.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R64.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R76.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R76.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R84.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R85.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R100.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R100.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R111.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R112.41
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
123° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
303° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9286, 18.4347
End coords Destination point
-34.0647, 18.6895
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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34.4 km 28 min
Start Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Finish Basel
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.3 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Heerengracht
    0.4 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn towards N2: Somerset West
    0.5 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    2.9 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.4 km
  6. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    23.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M32: Spine Road Extension
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Spine Road
    0.8 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.9 km
  12. Turn left onto Japhta K. Masemola Road
    1.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Oscar Mpetha Road
    1.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Ntenetya Street
    0.7 km
  15. Turn left onto Samson Kana Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Basel Basset Street
    0.0 km
  17. 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 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Basel → Nelson Mandela Boulevard Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Johannesburg Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Pretoria Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Cape Town Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Durban Johannesburg to Basel Pretoria to Basel Cape Town to Basel
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
17.2 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
14 min • 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
5.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Basel
07:22 – 18:01
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R143.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.69
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R6.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R151.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nelson Mandela Boulevard Start: Nelson Mandela Boulevard -33.92862, 18.43469
Midpoint
17.2 km
Total: 34.4 km
Midpoint 17.2 km
34.4 km 28 min
Destination Basel End: Basel Basset Street -34.06469, 18.68945

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 34.4 km
Return-cycle span 68.9 km
Traversal time 28 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 49.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 17.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92862, 18.43469
Midpoint -33.97559, 18.58089
End -34.06469, 18.68945
Destination services

Available in Basel

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 6 nearby matches around Basel
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Basel
2
  • PEP
    23 Symphony Walk, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7130, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Basel
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Basel
6
  • Shoprite
    Japhta K. Masemola Road, Cape Town, 7784, Western Cape
  • Shoprite
    Cape Town, 7784, Western Cape
  • Wachoma
    T3-T5 Gximfiza Crescent, Cape Town Khayelitsha, 7784
  • Kareem
    20 Ncwadi Crescent, Khayelitsha Cape Town, 7784
  • John Shop
    52 Gximfiza Crescent, Khayelitsha Cape Town, 7784
  • Mohammad Shop
    2 Nkcukacha Street, Cape Town Khayelitsha, 7784
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Basel
1
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Questions 8
How far is Nelson Mandela Boulevard from Basel? +
Nelson Mandela Boulevard is about 34.4 km from Basel by road.
How long does it take from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Basel? +
The drive usually takes about 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Basel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Basel? +
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 Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Basel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R57.65 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R57.93 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R64.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R64.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Basel? +
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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Towns along the route

Heerengracht
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Basel
: Somerset
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Basel
Muizenberg
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Basel
Hospital Bend
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Basel
Cape Town International Airport
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Basel
Settlers Way
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Basel
Khayelitsha
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Basel

Route Locations

Start area
Nelson Mandela Boulevard, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Basel, 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: 5.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 7.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 19.6 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 58.2 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 65.2 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Basel to Nelson Mandela Boulevard

Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Johannesburg Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Pretoria Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Cape Town Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Durban Johannesburg to Basel Pretoria to Basel Cape Town to Basel Durban to Basel

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