Distance from Ulm to Blue Downs

N Ulm → Blue Downs
Road distance
17.2 km
Ulm to Blue Downs is a short everyday drive, covering about 17.2 km in roughly 19 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
14.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 min
Start point
Ulm Way
End point
Victoria Road
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
19 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
54.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R33.73
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R33.77
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R33.59
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R34.77
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R44.50
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R44.55
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R44.32
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R45.88
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R58.56
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R58.62
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R58.32
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R60.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
55° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
235° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0731, 18.5696
End coords Destination point
-34.0000, 18.6975
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R20 - R35
Ulm → Blue Downs
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Ulm → Blue Downs
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Car
17.2 km
19 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
17.2 km
~17 min
59 km/h avg
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Places from Ulm to Blue Downs

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Beverley Park Primary School Schools & education 3.9 km

Beverley Park Primary School

2.0 (1)
49 Flamboyant Road, Eersterivier South, Cape Town, 7100
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Schools & education 0.3 km

Tuscany Glen Secondary School

64 Vanguard Road, Tuscany Glen, Cape Town, 7100
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Schools & education 0.4 km

Oostenberg Good Hope Christian School

96 Rio Avenue, Malibu Village, Cape Town, 7100
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Convenience store 0.5 km

Shahabuddin Superette

Blue Downs Way
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Supermarkets 0.5 km

Something Nice Market

Blue Downs Way
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Schools & education 0.6 km

43 Chatres Crescent, Malibu Village, Cape Town, 7100
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Schools & education 0.6 km

Tuscany Glen Primary School

18 Viking Road, Tuscany Glen, Cape Town, 7100
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Convenience store 0.8 km

Hillcrest Superette

Blue Downs Way
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Schools & education 0.9 km

Blue Downs Primary School

Detroit Crescent, Malibu Village, Cape Town, 7100
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Schools & education 0.9 km

Gihon Christian School

27 Adenandra Street, Forest Heights, Cape Town, 7100
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Butcheries 1.0 km

Busy Corner Meat Hyper

Blue Downs Way
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Convenience store 1.2 km

Pick n Pay Express

London Way, Blue Downs, 7100, Western Cape
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Schools & education 1.5 km

Forest Village Leadership Academy

54 Silver Leaf Street, Eersteriver, Cape Town
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Supermarkets 1.5 km

Shoprite

Eerste River, 7100, Western Cape
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Convenience store 2.2 km

Twin Peak Superette

Bobs Way
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Supermarkets 2.2 km

Usave

Drakenstein Road, Kuils River, 7580, Western Cape
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Convenience store 2.3 km

Bob's Way Mini Supermarket

Bobs Way
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Clothing & fashion 2.6 km

PEP

Forest Drive, Cape Town, 7100, Western Cape
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Clothing & fashion 3.0 km

PEP

Plein Street, Cape Town, 3630, Western Cape
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Professional services 3.9 km

Cape Town Film Studios (Pty) Ltd

Film City Boulevard, 7131
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Car services 4.6 km

Thembisa Car Wash

73 Nyanda Avenue, Cape Town Khayelitsha, 7784
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Beauty & wellness 5.0 km

RS Beauty Salon

7 Tutu Avenue, Cape Town Khayelitsha, 7748
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Car services 5.1 km

Zingie Tyres

92 Winnie Mandela Cres Mandela Park, Cape Town, 7784
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Government offices 5.1 km

ESKOM Service Centre

Hostel Street
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Shopping malls 5.5 km

Delft Mall

Hindle Road
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Home & garden 5.7 km

Mayas Hardware Litha Park

Ntlazane Road, Village 1 South Cape Town, 7784
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Butcheries 6.0 km

Irshaad's Meat Market

Voorbrug Road
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Home & garden 6.1 km

Mayas Hardware Mandalay

Swartklip Road, Mandalay Cape Town, 7783
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Agriculture 6.4 km

Rasta Fruit's & Veg

Leiden Avenue
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Butcheries 6.9 km

Leiden Meat Market

Leiden Avenue
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Route

Route overview

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Route map

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Start, destination and route line.

17.2 km 19 min
Start Ulm
Finish Blue Downs
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Head on Ulm Way
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Church Way
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Spine Road
    8.6 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.8 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Spine Road
    1.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Spine Road
    2.0 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.4 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Forest Drive
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Forest Drive
    1.0 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Blue Downs Way
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Blue Downs Way
    1.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Vulcan Road
    0.3 km
  19. Turn right onto Victoria Road
    0.0 km
  20. Continue left onto Victoria Road
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.6 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 min • 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83%
Solar data
Daylight window at Blue Downs
07:44 – 17:42
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:43
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
07:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R72.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.34
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R75.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (35)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ulm Start: Ulm Way -34.07310, 18.56957
Midpoint
8.6 km
Total: 17.2 km
Midpoint 8.6 km
17.2 km 19 min
Destination Blue Downs End: Victoria Road -34.00000, 18.69750

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 17.2 km
Return-cycle span 34.5 km
Traversal time 19 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 121.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.07310, 18.56957
Midpoint -34.04520, 18.65367
End -34.00000, 18.69750
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Questions 8
How far is Ulm from Blue Downs? +
Ulm is about 17.2 km from Blue Downs by road.
How long does it take from Ulm to Blue Downs? +
The drive usually takes about 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ulm to Blue Downs in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ulm to Blue Downs? +
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 Ulm to Blue Downs? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R34.71 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R34.85 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R34.67 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R36.34 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ulm to Blue Downs? +
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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