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Distance from Wellington to Waterfront

Wellington to Waterfront is a practical regional trip, covering about 74.4 km in roughly 57 min.

N Wellington → Waterfront
Road distance
74.4 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
61.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
57 min
Start point
Rose Street
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
57 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R124.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R125.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R138.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R139.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R164.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R165.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R183.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R184.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R216.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R217.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R240.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R242.94
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
242° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
62° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.6431, 19.0106
End coords Destination point
-33.9031, 18.4217
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

74.4 km 57 min
Start Wellington
Finish Waterfront
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    44.6 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.6 km
  10. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Avenue towards Waterfront
    0.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Dock Road
    0.3 km
  13. Continue left onto Dock Road
    0.2 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Dock Road
    1.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    0.1 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right
    0.0 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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 ↩ Waterfront → Wellington Wellington to Johannesburg Wellington to Pretoria Wellington to Cape Town Wellington to Durban Johannesburg to Waterfront Pretoria to Waterfront Cape Town to Waterfront
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
37.2 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
5.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
12.4 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
82.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Waterfront
07:21 – 18:04
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R311.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R14.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R327.51
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Wellington Start: Rose Street -33.64306, 19.01056
Midpoint
37.2 km
Total: 74.4 km
Midpoint 37.2 km
74.4 km 57 min
Destination Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 74.4 km
Return-cycle span 148.9 km
Traversal time 57 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 34.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 37.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.64306, 19.01056
Midpoint -33.82992, 18.75591
End -33.90306, 18.42167
Destination services

Available in Waterfront

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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 Waterfront
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Waterfront
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
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Questions 8
How far is Wellington from Waterfront? +
Wellington is about 74.4 km from Waterfront by road.
How long does it take from Wellington to Waterfront? +
The drive usually takes about 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Wellington to Waterfront in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Wellington to Waterfront? +
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 Waterfront? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R124.60 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R125.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R138.81 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R139.93 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Wellington to Waterfront? +
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 Waterfront
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Wellington To Waterfront
Breakwater Lane
From Wellington To Waterfront

Route Locations

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

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