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Distance from Cape Town to Edgemead

Cape Town to Edgemead is a short everyday drive, covering about 16.2 km in roughly 17 min.

N Cape Town → Edgemead
Road distance
16.2 km
10.1 mi • 8.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
12.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 min
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
55.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R27.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R27.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R30.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R30.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R35.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R35.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R39.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R40.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R47.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R47.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R52.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R52.87
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Edgemead
14.6°C
Slight rain showers
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.0°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
24 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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16.2 km 17 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Edgemead
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    5.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.6 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M8: Bosmansdam Road
    0.4 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards M8: Bosmansdam Road
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Bosmansdam Road
    0.7 km
  18. Turn right onto Edgemead Drive
    0.8 km
  19. Turn left onto Louis Thibault Drive
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Downes Way
    0.2 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmersfield Road
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Wedgewood Close
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 min • 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Edgemead
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Edgemead
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Edgemead
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Edgemead 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 Similar distance
24.0 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
26.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Similar distance
37.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Edgemead → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Edgemead
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
8.1 km
Total: 16.2 km
Midpoint 8.1 km
16.2 km 17 min
Destination Edgemead -33.87557, 18.53995

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 16.2 km
Return-cycle span 32.4 km
Traversal time 17 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 142.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.91475, 18.49251
End -33.87557, 18.53995
Destination services

Available in Edgemead

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Edgemead
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Edgemead
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Edgemead
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Edgemead
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Edgemead
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Edgemead
1
  • Clicks
    1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Edgemead
2
  • Edgars
    Century Boulevard, Cape Town, 7446
  • VGK Firearms
    17 M.E. Rothman Street, Cape Town, 7500
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Edgemead? +
Cape Town is about 16.2 km from Edgemead by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Edgemead? +
The drive usually takes about 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Edgemead in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Edgemead? +
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 Edgemead? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R27.12 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R27.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R30.21 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R30.46 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Edgemead? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Edgemead
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 Similar distance
About 40.2 km Difference: 24.0 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
About 42.3 km Difference: 26.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Similar distance
About 54.0 km Difference: 37.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Similar distance
About 92.6 km Difference: 76.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Similar distance
About 99.6 km Difference: 83.4 km

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