Distance from Waterfront to Cape Town N1 N3

N Waterfront → Cape Town N1 N3

Road distance

8.0 km

M176 N1

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

4.28×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

9 min

End point

FW de Klerk Boulevard

Return: 19 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

9 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

48.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

9 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R15.31

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R15.38

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

151° SSE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

331° NNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-33.9031, 18.4217

End coords Destination point

-33.9178, 18.4315

Taxi Local commuter

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Travel modes

Waterfront → Cape Town N1 N3

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Car

8.0 km

9 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

8.0 km

~9 min

53 km/h avg

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Walking

8.0 km

1 hr 36 min

5 km/h average

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Waterfront

Finish Cape Town N1 N3

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn left

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane

0.0 km
Continue onto Breakwater Lane

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane

0.0 km
Continue onto Breakwater Lane

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Dock Road

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Dock Road

1.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Dock Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Dock Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard

0.8 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards Paarl

1.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M176

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Lower Church Street

0.5 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Lower Church Street

0.5 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Cape Town

0.2 km
Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard

1.6 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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.

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

4.0 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

Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

1.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

0.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

23.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cape Town N1 N3

07:32 – 17:52

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 20 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:32

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R33.52

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

R1.60

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R35.29

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (35)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167

Midpoint

4.0 km

Total: 8.0 km

Midpoint 4.0 km

8.0 km 9 min

Destination Cape Town N1 N3 End: FW de Klerk Boulevard -33.91783, 18.43146

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 8.0 km

Return-cycle span 16.0 km

Traversal time 9 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 261.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 4.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90306, 18.42167

Midpoint -33.92058, 18.43715

End -33.91783, 18.43146

Places

Places in Cape Town N1 N3

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50 places

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Questions 8

How far is Waterfront from Cape Town N1 N3? +

Waterfront is about 8.0 km from Cape Town N1 N3 by road.

How long does it take from Waterfront to Cape Town N1 N3? +

The drive usually takes about 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Waterfront to Cape Town N1 N3 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Waterfront to Cape Town N1 N3? +

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 Waterfront to Cape Town N1 N3? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R15.31 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R15.38 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R18.65 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R18.77 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Waterfront to Cape Town N1 N3? +

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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