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Distance from Kirstenbosch to Sweet Valley

Kirstenbosch to Sweet Valley is a short everyday drive, covering about 11.7 km in roughly 16 min.

N Kirstenbosch → Sweet Valley
Road distance
11.7 km
7.3 mi • 6.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
7.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.62×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 min
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
43.3 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
R19.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R19.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R21.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R22.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R25.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R26.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R28.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R29.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R34.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R34.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R37.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R38.28
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
16 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
31 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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11.7 km 16 min
Start Kirstenbosch
Finish Sweet Valley
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Smuts Track
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Rhodes Avenue
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Kirstenbosch Drive
    1.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Bishopscourt Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Edinburgh Drive towards Muizenberg
    1.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    3.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M39: Ladies Mile
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right onto Ladies Mile Road towards M39: Bergvliet
    0.8 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Firgrove Way
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Firgrove Way
    1.9 km
  12. Turn left onto Soetvlei Avenue
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Sweet Valley Vineyard Estate
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
5.9 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
Kirstenbosch → Sweet Valley
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kirstenbosch, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Sweet Valley
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kirstenbosch → Sweet Valley
Kirstenbosch Origin postcode
Not available
Sweet Valley 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
28.5 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
30.5 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
42.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Sweet Valley → Kirstenbosch
Kirstenbosch ↔ Sweet Valley
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kirstenbosch -33.98561, 18.43014
Midpoint
5.9 km
Total: 11.7 km
Midpoint 5.9 km
11.7 km 16 min
Destination Sweet Valley -34.05028, 18.43861

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 11.7 km
Return-cycle span 23.5 km
Traversal time 16 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 119.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.98561, 18.43014
Midpoint -34.01550, 18.45373
End -34.05028, 18.43861
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Sweet Valley
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Sweet Valley
4
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Sweet Valley
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Sweet Valley
6
  • Shell
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    102 Churchill Road, 7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sweet Valley
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Sweet Valley
2
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Questions 8
How far is Kirstenbosch from Sweet Valley? +
Kirstenbosch is about 11.7 km from Sweet Valley by road.
How long does it take from Kirstenbosch to Sweet Valley? +
The drive usually takes about 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kirstenbosch to Sweet Valley in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kirstenbosch to Sweet Valley? +
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 Kirstenbosch to Sweet Valley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R19.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R19.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R21.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R22.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kirstenbosch to Sweet Valley? +
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

Smuts Track
From Kirstenbosch To Sweet Valley
Muizenberg
From Kirstenbosch To Sweet Valley
: Ladies Mile
From Kirstenbosch To Sweet Valley
: Bergvliet
From Kirstenbosch To Sweet Valley
Tokai
From Kirstenbosch To Sweet Valley
Firgrove Way
From Kirstenbosch To Sweet Valley
Sweet Valley Vineyard Estate
From Kirstenbosch To Sweet Valley

Route Locations

Start area
Kirstenbosch, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sweet Valley
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: 28.5 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 30.5 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 42.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 80.9 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 87.9 km

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