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Distance from Cape Town to Kenilworth

Cape Town to Kenilworth is a short everyday drive, covering about 11.9 km in roughly 14 min.

N Cape Town → Kenilworth
Road distance
11.9 km
7.4 mi • 6.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
8.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 min
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
49.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R19.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R20.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R22.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R22.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R26.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R26.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R29.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R29.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R34.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R34.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R38.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R38.95
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Kenilworth
14.6°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.5°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
19 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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11.9 km 14 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Kenilworth
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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. Turn right onto Roeland Street
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive
    2.8 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards M3: Muizenberg
    0.6 km
  6. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.6 km
  7. Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive
    2.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M146: Rondebosch
    0.2 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards M146: Rondebosch
    0.1 km
  10. Go straight onto Princess Anne Avenue
    0.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Klipper Road
    0.5 km
  12. Turn right onto Main Road
    3.1 km
  13. Turn right
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
6.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Kenilworth
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Kenilworth
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Kenilworth
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Kenilworth 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
28.3 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
30.3 km
Cape Town to Paarl Similar distance
42.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kenilworth → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Kenilworth
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
6.0 km
Total: 11.9 km
Midpoint 6.0 km
11.9 km 14 min
Destination Kenilworth -33.99417, 18.46833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 11.9 km
Return-cycle span 23.9 km
Traversal time 14 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 117.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 6.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.94942, 18.46708
End -33.99417, 18.46833
Destination services

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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 Kenilworth
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Kenilworth
4
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Kenilworth
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Kenilworth
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kenilworth
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Kenilworth
2
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Kenilworth? +
Cape Town is about 11.9 km from Kenilworth by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Kenilworth? +
The drive usually takes about 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Kenilworth in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Kenilworth? +
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 Kenilworth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R19.98 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R20.07 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R22.25 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R22.43 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Kenilworth? +
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
Kenilworth
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: 28.3 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
About 42.3 km Difference: 30.3 km
Cape Town to Paarl Similar distance
About 54.0 km Difference: 42.1 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Similar distance
About 92.6 km Difference: 80.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Similar distance
About 99.6 km Difference: 87.7 km

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