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Distance from Maitland to Simonstown

Maitland to Simonstown is a short everyday drive, covering about 36.0 km in roughly 38 min.

N Maitland → Simonstown
Road distance
36.0 km
22.4 mi • 19.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
30.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
38 min
Return: 1 hr 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
56.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R60.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R60.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R67.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R67.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R79.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R79.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R88.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R89.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R104.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R105.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R116.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R117.50
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
38 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
53 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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36.0 km 38 min
Start Maitland
Finish Simonstown
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Long Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Norway Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    1.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Cannon Road
    0.5 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Berkley Road
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards M5: Muizenberg
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    1.8 km
  8. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    8.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Prince George Drive
    9.8 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Royal Road
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Beach Road
    0.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Atlantic Road
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Main Road
    5.7 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Simonstown Road
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Simonstown Road
    2.6 km
  17. Continue straight onto Main Road
    2.5 km
  18. Continue straight onto Station Road
    1.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Court Road
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Main toll road M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive
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.
M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
18.0 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 min • 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Maitland → Simonstown
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Maitland, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Simonstown, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Maitland → Simonstown
Maitland Origin postcode
Not available
Simonstown 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
4.2 km
6.3 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
18.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Simonstown → Maitland
Maitland ↔ Simonstown
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Maitland -33.92250, 18.49306
Midpoint
18.0 km
Total: 36.0 km
Midpoint 18.0 km
36.0 km 38 min
Destination Simonstown -34.19136, 18.42757

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 36.0 km
Return-cycle span 72.0 km
Traversal time 38 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 55.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 18.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92250, 18.49306
Midpoint -34.06469, 18.48627
End -34.19136, 18.42757
Destination services

Available in Simonstown

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Simonstown
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Simonstown
1
  • PEP
    60 Main Road, Cape Town, 7975, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Simonstown
2
  • Shell
    52 St Georges Street, 7995, Western Cape
  • Shell
    61 Main Road, 7975, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Simonstown
3
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Questions 8
How far is Maitland from Simonstown? +
Maitland is about 36.0 km from Simonstown by road.
How long does it take from Maitland to Simonstown? +
The drive usually takes about 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Maitland to Simonstown in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Maitland to Simonstown? +
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 Maitland to Simonstown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R60.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R60.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R67.13 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R67.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Maitland to Simonstown? +
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

: Muizenberg
From Maitland To Simonstown
Black River Parkway
From Maitland To Simonstown
Kromboom Parkway
From Maitland To Simonstown

Route Locations

Start area
Maitland, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Simonstown, 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: 4.2 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 6.3 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 18.0 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 56.6 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 63.6 km

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