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Distance from Observatory to Liesbeek Parkway N2

Observatory to Liesbeek Parkway N2 is a short everyday drive, covering about 3.4 km in roughly 4 min.

N Observatory → Liesbeek Parkway N2
Road distance
3.4 km
M57 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 min
Start point
Lower Main Road
End point
Liesbeek Parkway
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
44.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R6.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R6.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R7.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R7.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R8.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R8.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R9.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R10.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R11.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R11.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
160° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
340° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9369, 18.4683
End coords Destination point
-33.9597, 18.4783
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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3.4 km 4 min
Start Observatory
Finish Liesbeek Parkway N2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Lower Main Road
    0.7 km
  2. Turn left onto Main Road
    0.2 km
  3. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.4 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town International Airport
    0.2 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M57
    0.1 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards M57: Rondebosch
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Liesbeek Parkway
    1.8 km
  8. 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 ↩ Liesbeek Parkway N2 → Observatory Observatory to Johannesburg Observatory to Pretoria Observatory to Cape Town Observatory to Durban Johannesburg to Liesbeek Parkway N2 Pretoria to Liesbeek Parkway N2 Cape Town to Liesbeek Parkway N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 min • 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
0.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Liesbeek Parkway N2
07:22 – 18:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 30 min
SunriseDawn break
07:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R14.32
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R0.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R15.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Observatory Start: Lower Main Road -33.93694, 18.46833
Midpoint
1.7 km
Total: 3.4 km
Midpoint 1.7 km
3.4 km 4 min
Destination Liesbeek Parkway N2 End: Liesbeek Parkway -33.95971, 18.47833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 3.4 km
Return-cycle span 6.9 km
Traversal time 4 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 233.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93694, 18.46833
Midpoint -33.94518, 18.47672
End -33.95971, 18.47833
Destination services

Available in Liesbeek Parkway N2

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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 Liesbeek Parkway N2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Liesbeek Parkway N2
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Liesbeek Parkway N2
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Liesbeek Parkway N2
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Liesbeek Parkway N2
6
  • Pick n Pay Express
    52 Camp Ground Road, Rondebosch, 7700, Western Cape
  • The Alma Cafe
    20 Alma Road, Rosebank, 7700
  • Pick n Pay
    Fountain Square, Rondebosch, 7700, Western Cape
  • Checkers
    Cape Town, 7700, Western Cape
  • Pick n Pay
    423 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, Western Cape
  • Shoprite
    1 Tembe Road, Athlone, Cape Town, 7764, Western Cape
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Liesbeek Parkway N2
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Liesbeek Parkway N2
6
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Questions 8
How far is Observatory from Liesbeek Parkway N2? +
Observatory is about 3.4 km from Liesbeek Parkway N2 by road.
How long does it take from Observatory to Liesbeek Parkway N2? +
The drive usually takes about 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Observatory to Liesbeek Parkway N2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Observatory to Liesbeek Parkway N2? +
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 Observatory to Liesbeek Parkway N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R5.73 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R5.76 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R6.39 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R6.44 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Observatory to Liesbeek Parkway N2? +
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

: Cape Town International Airport
From Observatory To Liesbeek Parkway N2
Somerset
From Observatory To Liesbeek Parkway N2
Settlers Way
From Observatory To Liesbeek Parkway N2
: Rondebosch
From Observatory To Liesbeek Parkway N2
Liesbeek Parkway
From Observatory To Liesbeek Parkway N2

Route Locations

Start area
Observatory
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Liesbeek Parkway N2, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Liesbeek Parkway N2 to Observatory

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