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Distance from Alphen to Tokai

Alphen to Tokai is a short everyday drive, covering about 9.3 km in roughly 10 min.

N Alphen → Tokai
Road distance
9.3 km
5.8 mi • 5.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
5.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.59×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 min
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
54.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R15.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R17.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R20.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R20.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R22.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R23.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R26.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R27.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R30.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R30.29
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
10 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
25 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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9.3 km 10 min
Start Alphen
Finish Tokai
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    0.7 km
  4. Turn right towards M3: Muizenberg
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    4.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M40: Tokai Road
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Tokai Road towards Tokai
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Lismore Avenue
    0.3 km
  9. 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
5 min • 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Alphen → Tokai
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Alphen, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Tokai
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Alphen → Tokai
Alphen Origin postcode
Not available
Tokai 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
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Tokai → Alphen
Alphen ↔ Tokai
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Alphen -34.00831, 18.43921
Midpoint
4.6 km
Total: 9.3 km
Midpoint 4.6 km
9.3 km 10 min
Destination Tokai -34.06083, 18.44167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 9.3 km
Return-cycle span 18.6 km
Traversal time 10 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 97.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.00831, 18.43921
Midpoint -34.03239, 18.44492
End -34.06083, 18.44167
Destination services

Available in Tokai

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Tokai
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Tokai
3
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Tokai
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Tokai
6
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    102 Churchill Road, 7800, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Tokai
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Tokai
2
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Questions 8
How far is Alphen from Tokai? +
Alphen is about 9.3 km from Tokai by road.
How long does it take from Alphen to Tokai? +
The drive usually takes about 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Alphen to Tokai in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Alphen to Tokai? +
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 Tokai? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R15.54 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R15.61 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R17.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R17.45 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Alphen to Tokai? +
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
Tokai
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: 83.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 90.3 km

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