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Distance from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Nh48 M3

Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Nh48 M3 is a short everyday drive, covering about 6.4 km in roughly 7 min.

N Nelson Mandela Boulevard → Nh48 M3
Road distance
6.4 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 min
Start point
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
End point
Hospital Bend
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
48.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R10.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R10.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R11.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R12.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R14.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R14.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R15.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R15.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R18.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R18.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R20.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R20.94
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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
-33.9433, 18.4618
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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6.4 km 7 min
Start Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Finish Nh48 M3
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Start point
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
    2.4 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Browning Road
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Browning Road
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Main Road towards Rondebosch
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right onto Anzio Road
    0.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    0.1 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Hospital Bend
    0.2 km
  13. 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 ↩ Nh48 M3 → 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 Nh48 M3 Pretoria to Nh48 M3 Cape Town to Nh48 M3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
3.2 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 min • 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.5 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
46.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nh48 M3
07:21 – 18:04
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 30 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R26.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R28.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
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
3.2 km
Total: 6.4 km
Midpoint 3.2 km
6.4 km 7 min
Destination Nh48 M3 End: Hospital Bend -33.94333, 18.46183

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 6.4 km
Return-cycle span 12.8 km
Traversal time 7 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 202.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 3.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92862, 18.43469
Midpoint -33.93561, 18.45032
End -33.94333, 18.46183
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Nh48 M3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Nh48 M3
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Nh48 M3
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Nh48 M3
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Nh48 M3
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Nh48 M3
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Nh48 M3
6
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Questions 8
How far is Nelson Mandela Boulevard from Nh48 M3? +
Nelson Mandela Boulevard is about 6.4 km from Nh48 M3 by road.
How long does it take from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Nh48 M3? +
The drive usually takes about 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Nh48 M3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Nh48 M3? +
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 Nh48 M3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R10.74 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R10.79 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R11.96 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R12.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Nh48 M3? +
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 Nh48 M3
: Somerset
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Nh48 M3
Muizenberg
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Nh48 M3
Rondebosch
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Nh48 M3
Cape Town CBD
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Nh48 M3
Kirstenbosch
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Nh48 M3
Hospital Bend
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Nh48 M3

Route Locations

Start area
Nelson Mandela Boulevard, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nh48 M3, 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: 33.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 35.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 47.6 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 86.2 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 93.2 km

Reverse route and related trips

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