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Distance from Cape Town to Battery Crescent

Cape Town to Battery Crescent is a short everyday drive, covering about 4.2 km in roughly 6 min.

N Cape Town → Battery Crescent
Road distance
4.2 km
2.6 mi • 2.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.66×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 min
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
37.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R7.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R7.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R7.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R7.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R9.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R9.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R10.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R10.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R12.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R12.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R13.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R13.84
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Battery Crescent
15.0°C
Slight rain showers
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.6°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
31 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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4.2 km 6 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Battery Crescent
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  4. Continue straight onto Lower Plein Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Strand Street
    1.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Ocean View Drive
    0.6 km
  7. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Glengariff Road
    0.2 km
  9. Turn sharp left onto Battery Crescent
    0.1 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 min • 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Cape Town
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Cape Town, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • Battery Crescent
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • 8005
Cape Town → Battery Crescent
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Battery Crescent Destination postcode
8005
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
36.0 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
38.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
49.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Battery Crescent → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Battery Crescent
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
2.1 km
Total: 4.2 km
Midpoint 2.1 km
4.2 km 6 min
Destination Battery Crescent -33.91234, 18.39800

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 4.2 km
Return-cycle span 8.5 km
Traversal time 6 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 235.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.91623, 18.41578
End -33.91234, 18.39800
Destination services

Available in Battery Crescent

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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 Battery Crescent
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Battery Crescent
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Battery Crescent
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Battery Crescent
6
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Battery Crescent
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Battery Crescent
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Battery Crescent
6
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Battery Crescent? +
Cape Town is about 4.2 km from Battery Crescent by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Battery Crescent? +
The drive usually takes about 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Battery Crescent in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Battery Crescent? +
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 Cape Town to Battery Crescent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R7.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R7.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R7.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R7.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Battery Crescent? +
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
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town, Western Cape
Suburb: Cape Town Ward 54
Road: Battery Crescent
Postal code: 8005

Postal codes

Cape Town
Not available
Battery Crescent
8005

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: 36.0 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 38.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 49.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 88.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 95.4 km

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