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Distance from Protea Heights to Stellenbosch

Protea Heights to Stellenbosch is a short everyday drive, covering about 22.5 km in roughly 22 min.

N Protea Heights → Stellenbosch
Road distance
22.5 km
14.0 mi • 12.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
16.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
22 min
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R37.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R37.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R41.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R42.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R49.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R49.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R55.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R55.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R65.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R65.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R72.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R73.48
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
22 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
37 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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22.5 km 22 min
Start Protea Heights
Finish Stellenbosch
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Tulip Street
    0.1 km
  2. Continue straight onto Jacaranda Street
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Helling Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Jacaranda Street
    1.4 km
  5. Turn left onto Bottelary Road
    9.9 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bottelary Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Bottelary Road
    1.0 km
  8. Turn right onto Koelenhof Road
    6.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto Bird Street
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Adam Tas Street towards Somerset West
    0.9 km
  11. Turn left onto Merriman Avenue towards Stellenbosch
    1.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Bosman
    0.3 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bosman
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Bosman
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Hofmeyer
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
11.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
11 min • 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Protea Heights → Stellenbosch
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Protea Heights, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Stellenbosch
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Protea Heights → Stellenbosch
Protea Heights Origin postcode
Not available
Stellenbosch Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
17.7 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
19.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
31.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Stellenbosch → Protea Heights
Protea Heights ↔ Stellenbosch
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Protea Heights -33.88905, 18.70004
Midpoint
11.3 km
Total: 22.5 km
Midpoint 11.3 km
22.5 km 22 min
Destination Stellenbosch -33.93444, 18.86917

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 22.5 km
Return-cycle span 45.0 km
Traversal time 22 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 71.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 11.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.88905, 18.70004
Midpoint -33.87797, 18.79772
End -33.93444, 18.86917
Destination services

Available in Stellenbosch

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Stellenbosch
4
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Stellenbosch
2
  • PEP
    43 Andringa Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
  • Holmes Brothers
    55 Dorp, Stellenbosch, 7600
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Stellenbosch
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Stellenbosch
6
  • Lunar Mart
    68 Andringa Street, Stellenbosch, 7600
  • Checkers
    Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
  • Pick n Pay Express
    Stellenbosh, 7600, Western Cape
  • Usave
    110 Bird Street, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
  • Pick n Pay
    Bird Street, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
  • Checkers
    Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Stellenbosch
1
Destination brief

Travelling to Stellenbosch

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Wine and culture town
Standout Historic streets and the Cape Winelands
Best for Who this destination suits
Wine-country escape Food weekend Cape Winelands base Day trip from Cape Town
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Routes into Stellenbosch can change quickly around estates, the university area and the historic centre, so the exact estate, guesthouse or town address matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Stellenbosch as a Cape Winelands base for estates, restaurants, art stops and easy onward drives to Franschhoek, Paarl and the Helderberg side.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Official Stellenbosch tourism describes it as a wine, food, art and cultural destination
Second-oldest town in South Africa
The Stellenbosch Wine Route is the oldest in the country
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Questions 8
How far is Protea Heights from Stellenbosch? +
Protea Heights is about 22.5 km from Stellenbosch by road.
How long does it take from Protea Heights to Stellenbosch? +
The drive usually takes about 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Protea Heights to Stellenbosch in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Protea Heights to Stellenbosch? +
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 Protea Heights to Stellenbosch? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R37.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R37.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R41.98 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R42.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Protea Heights to Stellenbosch? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Somerset
From Protea Heights To Stellenbosch
Muizenberg
From Protea Heights To Stellenbosch
Bosman
From Protea Heights To Stellenbosch
Hofmeyer
From Protea Heights To Stellenbosch

Route Locations

Start area
Protea Heights, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Stellenbosch
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 Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 17.7 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 19.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 31.5 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 70.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 77.1 km

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