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Distance from Waterfront to Rhodes Memorial

Waterfront to Rhodes Memorial is a short everyday drive, covering about 13.3 km in roughly 20 min.

N Waterfront → Rhodes Memorial
Road distance
13.3 km
M146 M3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.05×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 min
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
39.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R25.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R25.46
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R30.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R31.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R33.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R33.60
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R40.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R41.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R44.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R44.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R53.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R53.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
148° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
328° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9031, 18.4217
End coords Destination point
-33.9524, 18.4589
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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13.3 km 20 min
Start Waterfront
Finish Rhodes Memorial
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Dock Road
    1.3 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Dock Road
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.8 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard towards Cape Town International Airport
    4.2 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.4 km
  17. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  18. Take the exit ramp straight onto Rhodes Drive towards M3: Muizenberg
    2.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M146: Rondebosch
    0.2 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork towards M146: Rhodes Memorial
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Princess Anne Avenue
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn slight left onto Rhodes Memorial
    1.7 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  25. Turn right
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Rhodes Memorial → Waterfront Waterfront to Johannesburg Waterfront to Pretoria Waterfront to Cape Town Waterfront to Durban Johannesburg to Rhodes Memorial Pretoria to Rhodes Memorial Cape Town to Rhodes Memorial
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
6.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.0 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
48.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Rhodes Memorial
07:28 – 17:56
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 59 min
SunriseDawn break
07:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R55.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.27
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R2.66
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R58.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (33)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167
Midpoint
6.6 km
Total: 13.3 km
Midpoint 6.6 km
13.3 km 20 min
Destination Rhodes Memorial -33.95235, 18.45892

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 13.3 km
Return-cycle span 26.6 km
Traversal time 20 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 203.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 6.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90306, 18.42167
Midpoint -33.93551, 18.45018
End -33.95235, 18.45892
Destination services

Available in Rhodes Memorial

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Rhodes Memorial
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Rhodes Memorial
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Rhodes Memorial
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Rhodes Memorial
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Rhodes Memorial
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Rhodes Memorial
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Rhodes Memorial
6
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Questions 8
How far is Waterfront from Rhodes Memorial? +
Waterfront is about 13.3 km from Rhodes Memorial by road.
How long does it take from Waterfront to Rhodes Memorial? +
The drive usually takes about 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Waterfront to Rhodes Memorial in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Waterfront to Rhodes Memorial? +
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 Rhodes Memorial? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R25.36 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R25.46 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R30.89 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R31.08 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Waterfront to Rhodes Memorial? +
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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Towns along the route

Breakwater Lane
From Waterfront To Rhodes Memorial
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Waterfront To Rhodes Memorial
Cape Town International Airport
From Waterfront To Rhodes Memorial
Somerset
From Waterfront To Rhodes Memorial
Muizenberg
From Waterfront To Rhodes Memorial
Hospital Bend
From Waterfront To Rhodes Memorial
Kirstenbosch
From Waterfront To Rhodes Memorial
: Rondebosch
From Waterfront To Rhodes Memorial
: Rhodes Memorial
From Waterfront To Rhodes Memorial

Route Locations

Start area
Waterfront
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Rhodes Memorial, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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