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Distance from Salt River N1 to Athlone

Salt River N1 to Athlone is a short everyday drive, covering about 8.1 km in roughly 9 min.

N Salt River N1 → Athlone
Road distance
8.1 km
M18 M5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
5.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 min
Start point
Burns Road
End point
Dunbar Street
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
53.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R13.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R13.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R15.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R15.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R18.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R18.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R20.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R20.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R23.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R23.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R26.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R26.60
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
134° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
314° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9317, 18.4610
End coords Destination point
-33.9667, 18.5050
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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8.1 km 9 min
Start Salt River N1
Finish Athlone
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Burns Road
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Albert Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Malta Road
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight onto Berkley Road
    0.8 km
  5. Turn right towards M5: Muizenberg
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    1.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    1.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M18: Klipfontein Road (East)
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Klipfontein Road
    1.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Jan Smuts Drive
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Aden Avenue
    0.3 km
  12. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left onto Longden Avenue
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Dunbar Street
    0.0 km
  15. 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 M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive
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.
M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Athlone
07:21 – 18:04
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 31 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R34.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.16
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.63
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R35.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Salt River N1 Start: Burns Road -33.93170, 18.46101
Midpoint
4.1 km
Total: 8.1 km
Midpoint 4.1 km
8.1 km 9 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 8.1 km
Return-cycle span 16.3 km
Traversal time 9 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 184.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93170, 18.46101
Midpoint -33.94620, 18.48486
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 Salt River N1 from Athlone? +
Salt River N1 is about 8.1 km from Athlone by road.
How long does it take from Salt River N1 to Athlone? +
The drive usually takes about 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Salt River N1 to Athlone in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Salt River N1 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 Salt River N1 to Athlone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R13.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R13.71 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R15.20 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R15.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Salt River N1 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. 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

: Muizenberg
From Salt River N1 To Athlone
Black River Parkway
From Salt River N1 To Athlone
Kromboom Parkway
From Salt River N1 To Athlone

Route Locations

Start area
Salt River N1, 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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