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Distance from Salt River to Waterfront

Salt River to Waterfront is a short everyday drive, covering about 7.2 km in roughly 9 min.

N Salt River → Waterfront
Road distance
7.2 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
4.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.50×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 min
Start point
Burns Road
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
45.3 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
R12.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R12.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R13.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R13.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R16.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R17.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R20.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R21.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R23.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R23.57
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
311° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
131° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9317, 18.4610
End coords Destination point
-33.9031, 18.4217
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

7.2 km 9 min
Start Salt River
Finish Waterfront
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Burns Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Dryden Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Durham Avenue
    0.2 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Albert Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Albert Road
    1.0 km
  6. Turn right onto Lower Church Street
    0.5 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Cape Town
    0.2 km
  8. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    1.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.6 km
  10. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Avenue towards Waterfront
    0.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Dock Road
    0.3 km
  13. Continue left onto Dock Road
    0.2 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Dock Road
    1.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    0.1 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right
    0.0 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 0
Known total —
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 ↩ Waterfront → Salt River Salt River to Johannesburg Salt River to Pretoria Salt River to Cape Town Salt River to Durban Johannesburg to Waterfront Pretoria to Waterfront Cape Town to Waterfront
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
3.6 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
0.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.2 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
66.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Waterfront
07:21 – 18:04
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R30.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.44
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R31.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (36)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Salt River Start: Burns Road -33.93170, 18.46101
Midpoint
3.6 km
Total: 7.2 km
Midpoint 3.6 km
7.2 km 9 min
Destination Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 7.2 km
Return-cycle span 14.4 km
Traversal time 9 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 360.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 3.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93170, 18.46101
Midpoint -33.91857, 18.43248
End -33.90306, 18.42167
Destination services

Available in Waterfront

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 Waterfront
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Waterfront
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
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Questions 8
How far is Salt River from Waterfront? +
Salt River is about 7.2 km from Waterfront by road.
How long does it take from Salt River to Waterfront? +
The drive usually takes about 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Salt River to Waterfront in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Salt River to Waterfront? +
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 to Waterfront? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R12.09 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R12.15 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R13.47 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R13.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Salt River to Waterfront? +
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 Salt River To Waterfront
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Salt River To Waterfront
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Salt River To Waterfront
Breakwater Lane
From Salt River To Waterfront

Route Locations

Start area
Salt River, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Waterfront
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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