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Distance from Goodwood to Waterfront

Goodwood to Waterfront is a short everyday drive, covering about 17.8 km in roughly 18 min.

N Goodwood → Waterfront
Road distance
17.8 km
11.1 mi • 9.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
11.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 min
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
58.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R29.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R30.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R33.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R33.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R39.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R39.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R43.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R44.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R51.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R52.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R57.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R58.25
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
33 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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17.8 km 18 min
Start Goodwood
Finish Waterfront
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Alice Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto C.J. Langenhoven Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Goodwood Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Milton Road
    0.9 km
  5. Take the ramp straight towards M7: Malmesbury
    0.1 km
  6. Merge slight left onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    1.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Cape Town
    0.8 km
  8. Merge slight right
    10.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.6 km
  10. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Avenue towards Waterfront
    0.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Dock Road
    0.3 km
  13. Continue left onto Dock Road
    0.2 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Dock Road
    1.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    0.1 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right
    0.0 km
  26. 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 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
8.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 min • 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Goodwood → Waterfront
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Goodwood
Destination area Arrival
Waterfront
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Goodwood → Waterfront
Goodwood Origin postcode
Not available
Waterfront 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
22.4 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
24.4 km
Cape Town to Paarl Similar distance
36.2 km
Rev Related route set
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Waterfront → Goodwood
Goodwood ↔ Waterfront
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Goodwood -33.90667, 18.54917
Midpoint
8.9 km
Total: 17.8 km
Midpoint 8.9 km
17.8 km 18 min
Destination Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 17.8 km
Return-cycle span 35.7 km
Traversal time 18 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 145.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90667, 18.54917
Midpoint -33.91645, 18.48833
End -33.90306, 18.42167
Destination services

Available in Waterfront

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 Waterfront
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Waterfront
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
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Questions 8
How far is Goodwood from Waterfront? +
Goodwood is about 17.8 km from Waterfront by road.
How long does it take from Goodwood to Waterfront? +
The drive usually takes about 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Goodwood to Waterfront in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Goodwood to Waterfront? +
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 Goodwood to Waterfront? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R29.88 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R30.02 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R33.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R33.55 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Goodwood to Waterfront? +
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

: Malmesbury
From Goodwood To Waterfront
: Cape Town
From Goodwood To Waterfront
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Goodwood To Waterfront
Breakwater Lane
From Goodwood To Waterfront

Route Locations

Start area
Goodwood
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Waterfront
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: 22.4 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
About 42.3 km Difference: 24.4 km
Cape Town to Paarl Similar distance
About 54.0 km Difference: 36.2 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Similar distance
About 92.6 km Difference: 74.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Similar distance
About 99.6 km Difference: 81.8 km

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