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Distance from Helderberg Close to Nelson Mandela Boulevard

Helderberg Close to Nelson Mandela Boulevard is a short everyday drive, covering about 21.8 km in roughly 23 min.

N Helderberg Close → Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Road distance
21.8 km
13.5 mi • 11.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
17.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
23 min
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
23 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
56.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R36.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R36.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R40.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R40.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R48.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R48.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R53.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R53.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R63.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R63.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R70.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R71.04
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Nelson Mandela Boulevard
16.2°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.7°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
9 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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21.8 km 23 min
Start Helderberg Close
Finish Nelson Mandela Boulevard
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Helderberg Close
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Drakensberg Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue onto Tafelberg Way
    0.4 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Protea Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Protea Road
    0.2 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Westlake Drive
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Westlake Drive
    0.3 km
  8. Turn right onto Steenberg Road towards Fish Hoek
    0.4 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    8.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive
    2.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Paradise Road
    0.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    2.0 km
  14. Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive
    2.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.9 km
  16. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    2.8 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.9 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
11 min • 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Helderberg Close → Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Helderberg Close, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Nelson Mandela Boulevard, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Helderberg Close → Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Helderberg Close Origin postcode
Not available
Nelson Mandela Boulevard Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
18.5 km
20.5 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
32.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Nelson Mandela Boulevard → Helderberg Close
Helderberg Close ↔ Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Helderberg Close -34.08353, 18.43547
Midpoint
10.9 km
Total: 21.8 km
Midpoint 10.9 km
21.8 km 23 min
Destination Nelson Mandela Boulevard -33.92862, 18.43469

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 21.8 km
Return-cycle span 43.5 km
Traversal time 23 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 78.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08353, 18.43547
Midpoint -33.99888, 18.45018
End -33.92862, 18.43469
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Nelson Mandela Boulevard
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Nelson Mandela Boulevard
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Nelson Mandela Boulevard
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Nelson Mandela Boulevard
6
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    400 Albert Road, 7925, Western Cape
  • Astron Energy
    307 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Nelson Mandela Boulevard
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Nelson Mandela Boulevard
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Nelson Mandela Boulevard
6
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Questions 8
How far is Helderberg Close from Nelson Mandela Boulevard? +
Helderberg Close is about 21.8 km from Nelson Mandela Boulevard by road.
How long does it take from Helderberg Close to Nelson Mandela Boulevard? +
The drive usually takes about 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Helderberg Close to Nelson Mandela Boulevard in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Helderberg Close to Nelson Mandela Boulevard? +
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 Helderberg Close to Nelson Mandela Boulevard? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R36.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R36.61 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R40.59 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R40.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Helderberg Close to Nelson Mandela Boulevard? +
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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Towns along the route

Tafelberg Way
From Helderberg Close To Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Fish Hoek
From Helderberg Close To Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Simonstown
From Helderberg Close To Nelson Mandela Boulevard
: Cape Town
From Helderberg Close To Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Hospital Bend
From Helderberg Close To Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Waterfront
From Helderberg Close To Nelson Mandela Boulevard
CTICC
From Helderberg Close To Nelson Mandela Boulevard

Route Locations

Start area
Helderberg Close, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nelson Mandela Boulevard, 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 Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 18.5 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 20.5 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 32.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 70.8 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 77.8 km

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