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Distance from Rochefort Way to Athlone

Rochefort Way to Athlone is a short everyday drive, covering about 34.9 km in roughly 30 min.

N Rochefort Way → Athlone
Road distance
34.9 km
M18 M5 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
22.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.55×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
30 min
Start point
Rochefort Way
End point
Dunbar Street
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
30 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.5 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
R58.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R58.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R65.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R65.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R77.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R77.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R85.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R86.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R101.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R101.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R113.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R113.93
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
227° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
47° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.8292, 18.6846
End coords Destination point
-33.9667, 18.5050
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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34.9 km 30 min
Start Rochefort Way
Finish Athlone
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Rochefort Way
    0.0 km
  2. Continue
    0.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sirocco Drive
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Sirocco Drive
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Pinehurst Drive
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Pinehurst Drive
    0.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Pinehurst Drive
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Pinehurst Drive
    0.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Pinehurst Drive
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Pinehurst Drive
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Okavango Road
    3.5 km
  12. Take the ramp right towards N1
    0.7 km
  13. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    21.3 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  16. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    3.4 km
  18. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    1.4 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M18: Klipfontein Road (East)
    0.5 km
  20. Turn right onto Klipfontein Road
    1.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Jan Smuts Drive
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Aden Avenue
    0.3 km
  23. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.4 km
  24. Turn left onto Longden Avenue
    0.0 km
  25. Turn right onto Dunbar Street
    0.0 km
  26. 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 N1
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Athlone → Rochefort Way Rochefort Way to Johannesburg Rochefort Way to Pretoria Rochefort Way to Cape Town Rochefort Way to Durban Johannesburg to Athlone Pretoria to Athlone Cape Town to Athlone
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
17.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
15 min • 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
5.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Athlone
07:23 – 18:01
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R145.92
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R6.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R153.60
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rochefort Way Start: Rochefort Way -33.82919, 18.68460
Midpoint
17.4 km
Total: 34.9 km
Midpoint 17.4 km
34.9 km 30 min
Destination Athlone End: Dunbar Street -33.96667, 18.50500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 34.9 km
Return-cycle span 69.8 km
Traversal time 30 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 74.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 17.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.82919, 18.68460
Midpoint -33.88756, 18.57126
End -33.96667, 18.50500
Destination services

Available in Athlone

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 Athlone
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Athlone
5
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Athlone
1
  • Clicks
    1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Athlone
4
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Questions 8
How far is Rochefort Way from Athlone? +
Rochefort Way is about 34.9 km from Athlone by road.
How long does it take from Rochefort Way to Athlone? +
The drive usually takes about 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rochefort Way to Athlone in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Rochefort Way to Athlone? +
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 Rochefort Way to Athlone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R58.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R58.71 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R65.10 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R65.63 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rochefort Way to Athlone? +
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
From Rochefort Way To Athlone
: Maitland
From Rochefort Way To Athlone
Muizenberg
From Rochefort Way To Athlone
Black River Parkway
From Rochefort Way To Athlone
Kromboom Parkway
From Rochefort Way To Athlone

Route Locations

Start area
Rochefort Way, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Athlone
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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