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Distance from Hout Bay to Smuts Track

Hout Bay to Smuts Track is a short everyday drive, covering about 13.2 km in roughly 15 min.

N Hout Bay → Smuts Track
Road distance
13.2 km
8.2 mi • 7.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
9.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 min
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
49.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R22.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R22.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R24.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R24.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R29.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R29.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R32.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R32.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R38.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R38.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R42.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R43.04
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
15 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
30 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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13.2 km 15 min
Start Hout Bay
Finish Smuts Track
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Beach Club Boulevard
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Princess Street
    0.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Main Road
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Main Road
    1.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hout Bay Main Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Hout Bay Main Road
    5.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rhodes Drive
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Rhodes Drive
    4.5 km
  9. Turn slight left towards M63: Newlands
    0.1 km
  10. Go straight onto Rhodes Avenue
    0.7 km
  11. Turn left
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right
    0.3 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Smuts Track
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
6.6 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Hout Bay → Smuts Track
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Hout Bay, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Smuts Track, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Hout Bay → Smuts Track
Hout Bay Origin postcode
Not available
Smuts Track 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
27.1 km
29.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
40.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Smuts Track → Hout Bay
Hout Bay ↔ Smuts Track
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Hout Bay -34.04309, 18.35565
Midpoint
6.6 km
Total: 13.2 km
Midpoint 6.6 km
13.2 km 15 min
Destination Smuts Track -33.98661, 18.43128

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 13.2 km
Return-cycle span 26.4 km
Traversal time 15 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 113.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 6.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.04309, 18.35565
Midpoint -34.01107, 18.39707
End -33.98661, 18.43128
Destination services

Available in Smuts Track

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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 Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Smuts Track
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Smuts Track
5
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Questions 8
How far is Hout Bay from Smuts Track? +
Hout Bay is about 13.2 km from Smuts Track by road.
How long does it take from Hout Bay to Smuts Track? +
The drive usually takes about 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hout Bay to Smuts Track in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Hout Bay to Smuts Track? +
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 Hout Bay to Smuts Track? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R22.08 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R22.18 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R24.59 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R24.79 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hout Bay to Smuts Track? +
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

Beach Club Boulevard
From Hout Bay To Smuts Track
Camps Bay
From Hout Bay To Smuts Track
Cape Town
From Hout Bay To Smuts Track
: Constantia
From Hout Bay To Smuts Track
Newlands
From Hout Bay To Smuts Track
Kirstenbosch
From Hout Bay To Smuts Track

Route Locations

Start area
Hout Bay, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Smuts Track, 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: 27.1 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 29.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 40.9 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 79.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 86.4 km

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