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Distance from Tygerberg to Athlone

Tygerberg to Athlone is a short everyday drive, covering about 29.3 km in roughly 37 min.

N Tygerberg → Athlone
Road distance
29.3 km
18.2 mi • 15.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
14.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.99×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
37 min
Return: 1 hr 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
47.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R49.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R49.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R54.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R55.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R64.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R65.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R72.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R72.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R85.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R85.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R94.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R95.74
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
37 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
52 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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29.3 km 37 min
Start Tygerberg
Finish Athlone
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn slight right
    1.7 km
  3. Turn left
    0.5 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Tygerberg Valley Road
    8.1 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Plattekloof Road
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Plattekloof Road
    0.4 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N7: Goodwood
    1.1 km
  9. Merge slight right
    3.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Cape Town
    0.4 km
  12. Merge slight right
    5.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  15. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    3.4 km
  17. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    1.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M18: Klipfontein Road (East)
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right onto Klipfontein Road
    1.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Jan Smuts Drive
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right onto Aden Avenue
    0.3 km
  22. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.4 km
  23. Turn left onto Longden Avenue
    0.0 km
  24. Turn right onto Dunbar Street
    0.0 km
  25. 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
14.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
18 min • 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Tygerberg → Athlone
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Tygerberg, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Athlone
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Tygerberg → Athlone
Tygerberg Origin postcode
Not available
Athlone Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
10.9 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
12.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
24.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Athlone → Tygerberg
Tygerberg ↔ Athlone
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Tygerberg to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Tygerberg -33.85381, 18.58863
Midpoint
14.7 km
Total: 29.3 km
Midpoint 14.7 km
29.3 km 37 min
Destination Athlone -33.96667, 18.50500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 29.3 km
Return-cycle span 58.7 km
Traversal time 37 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 85.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 14.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.85381, 18.58863
Midpoint -33.88074, 18.53100
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 Tygerberg from Athlone? +
Tygerberg is about 29.3 km from Athlone by road.
How long does it take from Tygerberg to Athlone? +
The drive usually takes about 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Tygerberg to Athlone in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Tygerberg 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 Tygerberg to Athlone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R49.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R49.34 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R54.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R55.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Tygerberg 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

Milnerton
From Tygerberg To Athlone
: Goodwood
From Tygerberg To Athlone
: Cape Town
From Tygerberg To Athlone
: Maitland
From Tygerberg To Athlone
Muizenberg
From Tygerberg To Athlone
Black River Parkway
From Tygerberg To Athlone
Kromboom Parkway
From Tygerberg To Athlone

Route Locations

Start area
Tygerberg, 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

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 Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 10.9 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 12.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 24.7 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 63.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 70.3 km

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