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Distance from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Gugulethu

Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Gugulethu is a short everyday drive, covering about 17.4 km in roughly 16 min.

N Nelson Mandela Boulevard → Gugulethu
Road distance
17.4 km
10.8 mi • 9.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
13.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
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
64.2 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
R29.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R29.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R32.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R32.63
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
R43.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R50.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R50.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R56.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R56.64
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
16 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
31 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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17.4 km 16 min
Start Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Finish Gugulethu
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.3 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Heerengracht
    0.4 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn towards N2: Somerset West
    0.5 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    2.9 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.4 km
  6. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    9.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M10
    0.2 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards M10: Bellville
    0.5 km
  10. Go straight onto Robert Sobukwe Road
    0.6 km
  11. Turn right onto Valhalla Drive
    0.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Steve Biko Drive
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left
    0.9 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.7 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 min • 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Nelson Mandela Boulevard → Gugulethu
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Nelson Mandela Boulevard, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Gugulethu, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Nelson Mandela Boulevard → Gugulethu
Nelson Mandela Boulevard Origin postcode
Not available
Gugulethu 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
22.9 km
24.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
36.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Gugulethu → Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Nelson Mandela Boulevard ↔ Gugulethu
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nelson Mandela Boulevard -33.92862, 18.43469
Midpoint
8.7 km
Total: 17.4 km
Midpoint 8.7 km
17.4 km 16 min
Destination Gugulethu -33.97304, 18.57424

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 17.4 km
Return-cycle span 34.7 km
Traversal time 16 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 80.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92862, 18.43469
Midpoint -33.95073, 18.49821
End -33.97304, 18.57424
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Gugulethu
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Gugulethu
6
  • Shell
    7764, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Emms Drive, 7755, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7750, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
  • Shell
    130 Gunners Circle, 7460, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gugulethu
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Gugulethu
4
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Questions 8
How far is Nelson Mandela Boulevard from Gugulethu? +
Nelson Mandela Boulevard is about 17.4 km from Gugulethu by road.
How long does it take from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Gugulethu? +
The drive usually takes about 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Gugulethu in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Gugulethu? +
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 Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Gugulethu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R29.05 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R29.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R32.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R32.63 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Gugulethu? +
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

Heerengracht
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Gugulethu
: Somerset
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Gugulethu
Muizenberg
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Gugulethu
Hospital Bend
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Gugulethu
Cape Town International Airport
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Gugulethu
Settlers Way
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Gugulethu
: Bellville
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Gugulethu

Route Locations

Start area
Nelson Mandela Boulevard, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gugulethu, 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: 22.9 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 24.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 36.7 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 75.2 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 82.2 km

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