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Distance from Somerset N2 to Forest Place

Somerset N2 to Forest Place is a short everyday drive, covering about 36.8 km in roughly 24 min.

N Somerset N2 → Forest Place
Road distance
36.8 km
M52
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
34.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
6
Info Travel board
Travel time
24 min
End point
Forest Place
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R70.29
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R70.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R85.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R86.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R92.75
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R93.13
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R112.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R113.66
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R122.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R122.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R148.64
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R149.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
296° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
116° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0827, 18.8270
End coords Destination point
-33.9439, 18.4925
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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36.8 km 24 min
Start Somerset N2
Finish Forest Place
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    36.0 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M52: Raapenberg Road
    0.3 km
  3. Go straight onto Raapenberg Road
    0.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto Forest Drive
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Forest Place
    0.1 km
  6. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Forest Place → Somerset N2 Somerset N2 to Johannesburg Somerset N2 to Pretoria Somerset N2 to Cape Town Somerset N2 to Durban Johannesburg to Forest Place Pretoria to Forest Place Cape Town to Forest Place
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
18.4 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
12 min • 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
6.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Forest Place
07:26 – 17:57
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R153.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R7.36
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R161.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset N2 -34.08272, 18.82702
Midpoint
18.4 km
Total: 36.8 km
Midpoint 18.4 km
36.8 km 24 min
Destination Forest Place End: Forest Place -33.94393, 18.49252

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 36.8 km
Return-cycle span 73.6 km
Traversal time 24 min
Maneuver count 6
Maneuver density 16.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 18.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08272, 18.82702
Midpoint -34.01001, 18.65338
End -33.94393, 18.49252
Destination services

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Service groups 7
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Forest Place
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Forest Place
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Forest Place
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Forest Place
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Forest Place
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Forest Place
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Forest Place
6
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Questions 8
How far is Somerset N2 from Forest Place? +
Somerset N2 is about 36.8 km from Forest Place by road.
How long does it take from Somerset N2 to Forest Place? +
The drive usually takes about 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset N2 to Forest Place in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset N2 to Forest Place? +
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 Somerset N2 to Forest Place? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R70.29 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R70.59 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R85.61 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R86.14 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset N2 to Forest Place? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Somerset N2, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Forest Place, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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