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Distance from Observatory to Athlone

Observatory to Athlone is a short everyday drive, covering about 7.1 km in roughly 8 min.

N Observatory → Athlone
Road distance
7.1 km
4.4 mi • 3.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
4.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.50×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 min
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R11.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R11.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R13.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R13.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R15.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R17.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R20.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R20.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R22.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R23.08
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
23 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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7.1 km 8 min
Start Observatory
Finish Athlone
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lower Main Road
    0.7 km
  2. Turn left onto Main Road
    0.2 km
  3. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.4 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town International Airport
    1.0 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5 South: Muizenberg
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    1.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M18: Klipfontein Road (East)
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Klipfontein Road
    1.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Jan Smuts Drive
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Aden Avenue
    0.3 km
  12. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left onto Longden Avenue
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Dunbar Street
    0.0 km
  15. 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
3.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Observatory → Athlone
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Observatory
Destination area Arrival
Athlone
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Observatory → Athlone
Observatory Origin postcode
Not available
Athlone 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 Similar distance
33.2 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
35.2 km
Cape Town to Paarl Similar distance
47.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Athlone → Observatory
Observatory ↔ Athlone
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Observatory -33.93694, 18.46833
Midpoint
3.5 km
Total: 7.1 km
Midpoint 3.5 km
7.1 km 8 min
Destination Athlone -33.96667, 18.50500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 7.1 km
Return-cycle span 14.1 km
Traversal time 8 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 212.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 3.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93694, 18.46833
Midpoint -33.95067, 18.48714
End -33.96667, 18.50500
Destination services

Available in Athlone

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Athlone
5
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Athlone
1
  • Clicks
    1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Athlone
4
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Questions 8
How far is Observatory from Athlone? +
Observatory is about 7.1 km from Athlone by road.
How long does it take from Observatory to Athlone? +
The drive usually takes about 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Observatory to Athlone in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Observatory to Athlone? +
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 Observatory to Athlone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R11.84 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R11.89 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R13.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R13.29 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Observatory to Athlone? +
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

: Cape Town International Airport
From Observatory To Athlone
Somerset
From Observatory To Athlone
Settlers Way
From Observatory To Athlone
: Muizenberg
From Observatory To Athlone
Black River Parkway
From Observatory To Athlone
Kromboom Parkway
From Observatory To Athlone

Route Locations

Start area
Observatory
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Athlone
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 Similar distance
About 40.2 km Difference: 33.2 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
About 42.3 km Difference: 35.2 km
Cape Town to Paarl Similar distance
About 54.0 km Difference: 47.0 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Similar distance
About 92.6 km Difference: 85.5 km
Cape Town to Worcester Similar distance
About 99.6 km Difference: 92.5 km

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