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Distance from Cape Town to Plumstead

Cape Town to Plumstead is a short everyday drive, covering about 17.5 km in roughly 17 min.

N Cape Town → Plumstead
Road distance
17.5 km
10.9 mi • 9.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
11.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 min
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
59.2 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
R29.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R29.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R32.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R32.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R38.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R38.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R43.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R43.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R50.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R51.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R56.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R57.06
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Plumstead
15.0°C
Slight rain showers
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.3°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
34 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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17.5 km 17 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Plumstead
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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 left at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    1.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5 South: Muizenberg
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    0.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    7.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M68: Ottery Road
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards M68: Ottery Road
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Ottery Road
    0.4 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Churchill Road
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Southfield Road
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Stella Road
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.7 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 → Plumstead
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Plumstead, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Plumstead
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Plumstead 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
22.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
24.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
36.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Plumstead → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Plumstead
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
8.7 km
Total: 17.5 km
Midpoint 8.7 km
17.5 km 17 min
Destination Plumstead -34.02000, 18.47722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 17.5 km
Return-cycle span 35.0 km
Traversal time 17 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 97.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.95243, 18.48913
End -34.02000, 18.47722
Destination services

Available in Plumstead

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

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Plumstead
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Plumstead
2
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Plumstead
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Plumstead
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Plumstead
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Plumstead
3
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Plumstead? +
Cape Town is about 17.5 km from Plumstead by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Plumstead? +
The drive usually takes about 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Plumstead in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Plumstead? +
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 Plumstead? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R29.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R29.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R32.60 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R32.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Plumstead? +
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
Plumstead, 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 Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 22.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 24.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 36.6 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 75.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 82.1 km

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