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Distance from Plumstead to Cape Town Cbd

Plumstead to Cape Town Cbd is a short everyday drive, covering about 15.7 km in roughly 15 min.

N Plumstead → Cape Town Cbd
Road distance
15.7 km
M5 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
11.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 min
Start point
Stella Road
End point
Reform Street
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R26.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R26.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R29.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R29.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R34.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R34.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R38.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R38.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R45.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R45.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R50.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R51.20
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
338° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
158° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0200, 18.4772
End coords Destination point
-33.9284, 18.4330
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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15.7 km 15 min
Start Plumstead
Finish Cape Town Cbd
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Stella Road
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Southfield Road
    0.5 km
  3. Turn left onto Churchill Road
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Ottery Road
    0.2 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards M5: Milnerton
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Kromboom Parkway
    7.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Black River Parkway
    0.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards N2: Cape Town
    1.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.9 km
  11. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    1.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Searle Street
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Searle Street
    0.1 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hanover Street
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Russell Street
    0.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Chapel Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Chapel Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Stuckeris Street
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Selkirk Street
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Reform Street
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Cape Town Cbd → Plumstead Plumstead to Johannesburg Plumstead to Pretoria Plumstead to Cape Town Plumstead to Durban Johannesburg to Cape Town Cbd Pretoria to Cape Town Cbd Cape Town to Cape Town Cbd
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
7.8 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town Cbd
07:23 – 18:02
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
07:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R65.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R69.02
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Plumstead Start: Stella Road -34.02000, 18.47722
Midpoint
7.8 km
Total: 15.7 km
Midpoint 7.8 km
15.7 km 15 min
Destination Cape Town Cbd End: Reform Street -33.92841, 18.43303

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 15.7 km
Return-cycle span 31.4 km
Traversal time 15 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 133.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 7.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.02000, 18.47722
Midpoint -33.95781, 18.49442
End -33.92841, 18.43303
Destination services

Available in Cape Town Cbd

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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 Cape Town Cbd
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town Cbd
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town Cbd
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town Cbd
6
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    400 Albert Road, 7925, Western Cape
  • Astron Energy
    307 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town Cbd
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Cape Town Cbd
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town Cbd
6
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Questions 8
How far is Plumstead from Cape Town Cbd? +
Plumstead is about 15.7 km from Cape Town Cbd by road.
How long does it take from Plumstead to Cape Town Cbd? +
The drive usually takes about 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Plumstead to Cape Town Cbd in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Plumstead to Cape Town Cbd? +
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 Plumstead to Cape Town Cbd? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R26.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R26.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R29.25 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R29.49 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Plumstead to Cape Town Cbd? +
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

: Milnerton
From Plumstead To Cape Town Cbd
Kromboom Parkway
From Plumstead To Cape Town Cbd
Black River Parkway
From Plumstead To Cape Town Cbd
: Cape Town
From Plumstead To Cape Town Cbd
Settlers Way
From Plumstead To Cape Town Cbd
Hospital Bend
From Plumstead To Cape Town Cbd
Waterfront
From Plumstead To Cape Town Cbd
CTICC
From Plumstead To Cape Town Cbd
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Plumstead To Cape Town Cbd

Route Locations

Start area
Plumstead, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town Cbd, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 92.6 km Difference: 76.9 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 83.9 km

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