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Distance from Blue Downs to Khayelitsha

Blue Downs to Khayelitsha is a short everyday drive, covering about 8.4 km in roughly 9 min.

N Blue Downs → Khayelitsha
Road distance
8.4 km
5.2 mi • 4.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
5.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.58×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 min
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
53.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R14.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R14.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R15.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R15.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R18.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R18.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R20.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R20.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R24.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R24.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R27.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R27.34
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
9 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
24 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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8.4 km 9 min
Start Blue Downs
Finish Khayelitsha
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  1. Head on Victoria Road
    0.0 km
  2. Continue right onto Victoria Road
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Vulcan Road
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Downs Way
    1.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Forest Drive
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Forest Drive
    1.0 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Spine Road
    2.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Spine Road
    1.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.7 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Phakamani Road
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Phakamani Road
    0.4 km
  17. Turn right onto Vati Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Hostel Street
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.2 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Blue Downs → Khayelitsha
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Blue Downs, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Khayelitsha, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Blue Downs → Khayelitsha
Blue Downs Origin postcode
Not available
Khayelitsha 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
31.9 km
33.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
45.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Khayelitsha → Blue Downs
Blue Downs ↔ Khayelitsha
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Blue Downs -34.00000, 18.69750
Midpoint
4.2 km
Total: 8.4 km
Midpoint 4.2 km
8.4 km 9 min
Destination Khayelitsha -34.04059, 18.66742

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 8.4 km
Return-cycle span 16.8 km
Traversal time 9 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 226.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.00000, 18.69750
Midpoint -34.02536, 18.69028
End -34.04059, 18.66742
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Khayelitsha
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Khayelitsha
3
  • PEP
    23 Symphony Walk, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
  • PEP
    Plein Street, Cape Town, 3630, Western Cape
  • PEP
    Forest Drive, Cape Town, 7100, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Khayelitsha
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Khayelitsha
2
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Questions 8
How far is Blue Downs from Khayelitsha? +
Blue Downs is about 8.4 km from Khayelitsha by road.
How long does it take from Blue Downs to Khayelitsha? +
The drive usually takes about 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Blue Downs to Khayelitsha in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Blue Downs to Khayelitsha? +
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 Blue Downs to Khayelitsha? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R14.02 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R14.09 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R15.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R15.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Blue Downs to Khayelitsha? +
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

Blue Downs Way
From Blue Downs To Khayelitsha
Mitchells Plain
From Blue Downs To Khayelitsha
Lingelelhu
From Blue Downs To Khayelitsha

Route Locations

Start area
Blue Downs, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Khayelitsha, 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: 31.9 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 33.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 45.7 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 84.2 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 91.2 km

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