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Distance from Alphen to Rondebosch

Alphen to Rondebosch is a short everyday drive, covering about 9.2 km in roughly 13 min.

N Alphen → Rondebosch
Road distance
9.2 km
5.7 mi • 5.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 min
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
42.2 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
R15.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R15.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R17.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R20.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R20.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R22.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R22.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R26.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R26.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R29.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R30.13
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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 Alphen
Finish Rondebosch
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Le Sueur Avenue
    0.4 km
  2. Turn left onto Brommersvlei Road
    1.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Constantia Main Road
    0.8 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork onto Alphen Hill Road
    0.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Waterloo Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Wolfe Street
    0.6 km
  7. Continue straight onto Aliwal Road
    0.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Road
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Kenilworth Road
    0.9 km
  10. Turn left onto Rosmead Avenue towards Rondebosch
    1.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Belvedere Road
    1.4 km
  12. Continue straight onto Milner Road
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Sandown Road
    0.2 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 min • 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Alphen → Rondebosch
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Alphen, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Rondebosch
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Alphen → Rondebosch
Alphen Origin postcode
Not available
Rondebosch Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
31.0 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
33.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
44.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Rondebosch → Alphen
Alphen ↔ Rondebosch
Alphen to Johannesburg Related trip
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Alphen to Pretoria Related trip
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Alphen to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Alphen -34.00831, 18.43921
Midpoint
4.6 km
Total: 9.2 km
Midpoint 4.6 km
9.2 km 13 min
Destination Rondebosch -33.96806, 18.48778

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 9.2 km
Return-cycle span 18.5 km
Traversal time 13 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 151.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.00831, 18.43921
Midpoint -33.99789, 18.46841
End -33.96806, 18.48778
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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 Rondebosch
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Rondebosch
5
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Rondebosch
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Rondebosch
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Rondebosch
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Rondebosch
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Rondebosch
5
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Questions 8
How far is Alphen from Rondebosch? +
Alphen is about 9.2 km from Rondebosch by road.
How long does it take from Alphen to Rondebosch? +
The drive usually takes about 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Alphen to Rondebosch in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Alphen to Rondebosch? +
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 Alphen to Rondebosch? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R15.45 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R15.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R17.22 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R17.35 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Alphen to Rondebosch? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Alphen, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Rondebosch
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 Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 31.0 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 33.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 44.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 83.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 90.4 km

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