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Distance from Wellington to Athlone

Wellington to Athlone is a practical regional trip, covering about 73.7 km in roughly 56 min.

N Wellington → Athlone
Road distance
73.7 km
M18 M5 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
59.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
56 min
Start point
Rose Street
End point
Dunbar Street
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
56 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R123.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R123.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R137.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R138.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R162.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R163.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R181.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R182.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R214.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R215.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R238.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R240.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
232° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
52° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.6431, 19.0106
End coords Destination point
-33.9667, 18.5050
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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73.7 km 56 min
Start Wellington
Finish Athlone
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Rose Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Burg Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Blouvlei Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    1.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Champagne Street
    8.2 km
  6. Continue straight
    16.1 km
  7. Take the ramp right towards N1: Cape Town
    0.4 km
  8. Merge slight right
    39.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  11. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    3.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    1.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M18: Klipfontein Road (East)
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Klipfontein Road
    1.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Jan Smuts Drive
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Aden Avenue
    0.3 km
  18. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left onto Longden Avenue
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Dunbar Street
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Athlone → Wellington Wellington to Johannesburg Wellington to Pretoria Wellington to Cape Town Wellington to Durban Johannesburg to Athlone Pretoria to Athlone Cape Town to Athlone
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
36.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
28 min • 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
12.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Athlone
07:21 – 18:04
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R308.05
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R14.74
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R324.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Wellington Start: Rose Street -33.64306, 19.01056
Midpoint
36.8 km
Total: 73.7 km
Midpoint 36.8 km
73.7 km 56 min
Destination Athlone End: Dunbar Street -33.96667, 18.50500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 73.7 km
Return-cycle span 147.4 km
Traversal time 56 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 28.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 36.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.64306, 19.01056
Midpoint -33.82890, 18.75962
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 Wellington from Athlone? +
Wellington is about 73.7 km from Athlone by road.
How long does it take from Wellington to Athlone? +
The drive usually takes about 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Wellington to Athlone in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Wellington 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 Wellington to Athlone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R123.37 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R123.95 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R137.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R138.54 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Wellington to Athlone? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Cape Town
From Wellington To Athlone
: Maitland
From Wellington To Athlone
Muizenberg
From Wellington To Athlone
Black River Parkway
From Wellington To Athlone
Kromboom Parkway
From Wellington To Athlone

Route Locations

Start area
Wellington, 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

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