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Distance from Absa Main Road to Smuts Track

Absa Main Road to Smuts Track is a short everyday drive, covering about 9.2 km in roughly 13 min.

N Absa Main Road → Smuts Track
Road distance
9.2 km
5.7 mi • 5.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
7.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 min
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
40.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R15.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R17.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R20.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R20.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R22.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R22.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R26.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R26.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R29.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R30.02
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
28 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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9.2 km 13 min
Start Absa Main Road
Finish Smuts Track
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn sharp right onto Main Road
    2.8 km
  3. Turn left onto Gabriel Road towards Constantia
    0.9 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Constantia Main Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Constantia Main Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Bower Road
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Waterloo Road
    1.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Trovato Link Road
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Trovato Road
    0.6 km
  10. Continue straight onto Klaassens Road
    0.8 km
  11. Continue straight onto Gloucester Avenue
    0.5 km
  12. Go straight onto Canterbury Drive
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right
    0.3 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Smuts Track
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.6 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 min • 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Absa Main Road → Smuts Track
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Absa Main Road, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Smuts Track, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Absa Main Road → Smuts Track
Absa Main Road Origin postcode
Not available
Smuts Track Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
31.0 km
33.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
44.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Smuts Track → Absa Main Road
Absa Main Road ↔ Smuts Track
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Absa Main Road -34.04620, 18.46306
Midpoint
4.6 km
Total: 9.2 km
Midpoint 4.6 km
9.2 km 13 min
Destination Smuts Track -33.98661, 18.43128

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 9.2 km
Return-cycle span 18.4 km
Traversal time 13 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 195.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.04620, 18.46306
Midpoint -34.00725, 18.46200
End -33.98661, 18.43128
Destination services

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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 Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Smuts Track
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Smuts Track
5
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Questions 8
How far is Absa Main Road from Smuts Track? +
Absa Main Road is about 9.2 km from Smuts Track by road.
How long does it take from Absa Main Road to Smuts Track? +
The drive usually takes about 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Absa Main Road to Smuts Track in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Absa Main Road to Smuts Track? +
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 Absa Main Road to Smuts Track? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R15.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R15.47 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R17.15 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R17.29 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Absa Main Road to Smuts Track? +
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

Constantia
From Absa Main Road To Smuts Track
Hout Bay
From Absa Main Road To Smuts Track

Route Locations

Start area
Absa Main Road, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Smuts Track, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 31.0 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 33.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 44.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 83.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 90.4 km

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