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Distance from Protea Heights to Vaillant

Protea Heights to Vaillant is a short everyday drive, covering about 37.8 km in roughly 30 min.

N Protea Heights → Vaillant
Road distance
37.8 km
23.5 mi • 20.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
22.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.65×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
30 min
Return: 1 hr 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
30 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R63.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R63.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R70.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R70.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R83.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R83.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R92.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R93.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R109.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R110.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R122.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R123.25
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
30 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
45 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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37.8 km 30 min
Start Protea Heights
Finish Vaillant
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Tulip Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Jacaranda Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Protea Road
    0.8 km
  4. Turn right onto Brackenfell Boulevard towards Brackenfell
    1.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Old Paarl Road towards Bellville
    0.8 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Kuils River Freeway
    12.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Somerset West
    1.1 km
  10. Merge slight right
    18.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Stellenbosch
    0.4 km
  12. Turn left onto Broadway Boulevard towards R44: Somerset West
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Main Road
    0.2 km
  14. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Thunberg Avenue
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Thunberg Avenue
    0.0 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork onto Thunberg Avenue
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right onto Vaillant
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
18.9 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
15 min • 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Protea Heights → Vaillant
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Protea Heights, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Vaillant, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Protea Heights → Vaillant
Protea Heights Origin postcode
Not available
Vaillant Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
2.5 km
4.5 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
16.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vaillant → Protea Heights
Protea Heights ↔ Vaillant
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Route sheet

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Origin Protea Heights -33.88905, 18.70004
Midpoint
18.9 km
Total: 37.8 km
Midpoint 18.9 km
37.8 km 30 min
Destination Vaillant -34.06946, 18.81837

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 37.8 km
Return-cycle span 75.5 km
Traversal time 30 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 55.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 18.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.88905, 18.70004
Midpoint -34.01087, 18.65586
End -34.06946, 18.81837
Destination services

Available in Vaillant

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Vaillant
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Vaillant
6
  • Mr Price
    Drama Street, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7130, Western Cape
  • Choice Clothing
    103 Main Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
  • Ackermans
    99 Main Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7130, Western Cape
  • Ackermans
    13 Main Road, Strand, Cape Town, 7140
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Vaillant
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Vaillant
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vaillant
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Vaillant
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Vaillant
2
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Questions 8
How far is Protea Heights from Vaillant? +
Protea Heights is about 37.8 km from Vaillant by road.
How long does it take from Protea Heights to Vaillant? +
The drive usually takes about 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Protea Heights to Vaillant in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Protea Heights to Vaillant? +
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 Vaillant? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R63.21 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R63.51 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R70.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R70.99 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Protea Heights to Vaillant? +
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

Brackenfell
From Protea Heights To Vaillant
Brackenfell Boulevard
From Protea Heights To Vaillant
Bellville
From Protea Heights To Vaillant
: Mitchell's Plain
From Protea Heights To Vaillant
: Cape Town
From Protea Heights To Vaillant
Somerset
From Protea Heights To Vaillant
: Stellenbosch
From Protea Heights To Vaillant
Broadway Boulevard
From Protea Heights To Vaillant

Route Locations

Start area
Protea Heights, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vaillant, 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: 2.5 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 4.5 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 16.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 54.8 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 61.8 km

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