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Distance from Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 to Kirstenbosch

Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 to Kirstenbosch is a short everyday drive, covering about 10.2 km in roughly 12 min.

N Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 → Kirstenbosch
Road distance
10.2 km
6.3 mi • 5.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.58×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 min
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
50.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R17.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R17.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R19.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R19.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R22.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R22.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R25.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R25.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R29.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R29.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R33.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R33.30
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
27 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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10.2 km 12 min
Start Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001
Finish Kirstenbosch
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  1. Head on Nelson Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Chapel Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Searle Street
    0.3 km
  4. Take the ramp straight towards N2: Somerset West
    0.2 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    1.7 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight onto Rhodes Drive towards M3: Muizenberg
    2.6 km
  9. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    1.9 km
  10. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue towards Hout Bay
    1.8 km
  11. Turn right
    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
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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Halfway point
5.1 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 min • 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 → Kirstenbosch
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Kirstenbosch, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 → Kirstenbosch
Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 Origin postcode
Not available
Kirstenbosch 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
30.0 km
32.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
43.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kirstenbosch → Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001
Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 ↔ Kirstenbosch
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ZA-ATLAS
Origin Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 -33.92794, 18.43808
Midpoint
5.1 km
Total: 10.2 km
Midpoint 5.1 km
10.2 km 12 min
Destination Kirstenbosch -33.98561, 18.43014

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 10.2 km
Return-cycle span 20.4 km
Traversal time 12 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 147.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92794, 18.43808
Midpoint -33.95734, 18.46383
End -33.98561, 18.43014
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 Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Kirstenbosch
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
5
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Questions 8
How far is Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 from Kirstenbosch? +
Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 is about 10.2 km from Kirstenbosch by road.
How long does it take from Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 to Kirstenbosch? +
The drive usually takes about 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 to Kirstenbosch in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 to Kirstenbosch? +
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 Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 to Kirstenbosch? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R17.08 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R17.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R19.03 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R19.18 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 to Kirstenbosch? +
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

: Somerset
From Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 To Kirstenbosch
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 To Kirstenbosch
Hospital Bend
From Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 To Kirstenbosch
: Muizenberg
From Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 To Kirstenbosch
Hout Bay
From Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 To Kirstenbosch
Smuts Track
From Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 To Kirstenbosch

Route Locations

Start area
Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kirstenbosch, 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: 30.0 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 32.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 43.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 82.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 89.4 km

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