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Distance from Cape Town to Thornton

Cape Town to Thornton is a short everyday drive, covering about 14.6 km in roughly 16 min.

N Cape Town → Thornton
Road distance
14.6 km
9.1 mi • 7.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
10.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 min
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
53.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R24.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R24.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R27.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R27.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R32.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R32.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R35.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R36.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R42.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R42.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R47.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R47.74
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Thornton
14.9°C
Slight rain showers
Feels like Perceived temperature
9.9°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
42 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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14.6 km 16 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Thornton
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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
    4.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17: Jan Smuts Drive
    0.1 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards M17: Pinelands
    0.3 km
  10. Go straight onto Jan Smuts Drive
    2.4 km
  11. Turn slight left towards M16
    0.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Viking Way
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Odin Drive
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Odin Drive
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
    0.8 km
  16. Turn left onto Kareeboom Road
    0.3 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
7.3 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 → Thornton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Thornton, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Thornton
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Thornton 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
25.6 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
27.6 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
39.4 km
Rev Related route set
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Thornton → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Thornton
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
7.3 km
Total: 14.6 km
Midpoint 7.3 km
14.6 km 16 min
Destination Thornton -33.92361, 18.53528

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 14.6 km
Return-cycle span 29.3 km
Traversal time 16 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 116.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 7.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.94343, 18.48484
End -33.92361, 18.53528
Destination services

Available in Thornton

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 Thornton
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Thornton
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Thornton
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Thornton
6
  • Shell
    130 Gunners Circle, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7405, Western Cape
  • Shell
    323 Voortrekker Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    111 Hugo Street, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7441, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Thornton
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Thornton
1
  • Clicks
    1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Thornton
5
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Thornton? +
Cape Town is about 14.6 km from Thornton by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Thornton? +
The drive usually takes about 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Thornton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Thornton? +
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 Thornton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R24.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R24.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R27.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R27.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Thornton? +
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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Towns along the route

: Cape Town International Airport
From Cape Town To Thornton
Somerset
From Cape Town To Thornton
Hospital Bend
From Cape Town To Thornton
Settlers Way
From Cape Town To Thornton
: Pinelands
From Cape Town To Thornton
Epping Industrial
From Cape Town To Thornton
Viking Way
From Cape Town To Thornton

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Thornton, 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: 25.6 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 27.6 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 39.4 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 78.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 85.0 km

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