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Distance from Observatory to Shell Select 7405 Western Cape

Observatory to Shell Select 7405 Western Cape is a short everyday drive, covering about 5.2 km in roughly 7 min.

N Observatory → Shell Select 7405 Western Cape
Road distance
5.2 km
3.2 mi • 2.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 min
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
42.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R8.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R8.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R9.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R9.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R11.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R11.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R12.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R12.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R15.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R16.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R16.86
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
22 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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5.2 km 7 min
Start Observatory
Finish Shell Select 7405 Western Cape
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  1. Head on Lower Main Road
    0.9 km
  2. Turn left onto Albert Road
    0.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Albert Road
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Albert Road
    1.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Lower Church Street
    0.5 km
  6. Take the ramp straight
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    0.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R27: Milnerton
    0.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Marine Drive
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right onto Paarden Eiland Road
    0.1 km
  11. Turn left onto Marine Drive Service Road
    0.3 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 min • 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
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Loc Route geography
Route geography
Observatory → Shell Select 7405 Western Cape
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Observatory
Destination area Arrival
Shell Select 7405 Western Cape, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Observatory → Shell Select 7405 Western Cape
Observatory Origin postcode
Not available
Shell Select 7405 Western Cape 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
35.1 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
37.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
48.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shell Select 7405 Western Cape → Observatory
Observatory ↔ Shell Select 7405 Western Cape
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ZA-ATLAS
Origin Observatory -33.93694, 18.46833
Midpoint
2.6 km
Total: 5.2 km
Midpoint 2.6 km
5.2 km 7 min
Destination Shell Select 7405 Western Cape -33.91490, 18.46587

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 5.2 km
Return-cycle span 10.3 km
Traversal time 7 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 232.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93694, 18.46833
Midpoint -33.92540, 18.44879
End -33.91490, 18.46587
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Service groups 7
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 7405 Western Cape
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 7405 Western Cape
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 7405 Western Cape
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 7405 Western Cape
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Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Shell Select 7405 Western Cape
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 7405 Western Cape
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Questions 8
How far is Observatory from Shell Select 7405 Western Cape? +
Observatory is about 5.2 km from Shell Select 7405 Western Cape by road.
How long does it take from Observatory to Shell Select 7405 Western Cape? +
The drive usually takes about 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Observatory to Shell Select 7405 Western Cape in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Observatory to Shell Select 7405 Western Cape? +
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 Shell Select 7405 Western Cape? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R8.65 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R8.69 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R9.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R9.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Observatory to Shell Select 7405 Western Cape? +
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

Cape Town
From Observatory To Shell Select 7405 Western Cape
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Observatory To Shell Select 7405 Western Cape
: Milnerton
From Observatory To Shell Select 7405 Western Cape
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Route Locations

Start area
Observatory
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell Select 7405 Western Cape, 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 Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 35.1 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 37.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 48.9 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 87.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 94.4 km

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