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Distance from Plumstead to Absa Main Road

Plumstead to Absa Main Road is a short everyday drive, covering about 4.2 km in roughly 6 min.

N Plumstead → Absa Main Road
Road distance
4.2 km
2.6 mi • 2.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 min
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
38.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R7.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R7.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R7.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R7.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R9.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R9.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R10.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R10.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R12.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R12.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R13.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R13.86
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
21 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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4.2 km 6 min
Start Plumstead
Finish Absa Main Road
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Stella Road
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Southfield Road
    0.6 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dalegarth Road
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Dalegarth Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Market Road
    0.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Twine Road
    0.0 km
  7. Turn right onto Victoria Road
    0.4 km
  8. Turn left onto Main Road
    2.5 km
  9. Turn left
    0.0 km
  10. Turn right
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right
    0.0 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2.1 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 min • 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Plumstead → Absa Main Road
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Plumstead, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Absa Main Road, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Plumstead → Absa Main Road
Plumstead Origin postcode
Not available
Absa Main Road 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
36.0 km
38.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
49.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Absa Main Road → Plumstead
Plumstead ↔ Absa Main Road
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Plumstead -34.02000, 18.47722
Midpoint
2.1 km
Total: 4.2 km
Midpoint 2.1 km
4.2 km 6 min
Destination Absa Main Road -34.04620, 18.46306

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 4.2 km
Return-cycle span 8.5 km
Traversal time 6 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 282.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.02000, 18.47722
Midpoint -34.02766, 18.46613
End -34.04620, 18.46306
Destination services

Available in Absa Main Road

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

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Main Road
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Absa Main Road
5
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Absa Main Road
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Main Road
6
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    102 Churchill Road, 7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Main Road
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Absa Main Road
3
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Questions 8
How far is Plumstead from Absa Main Road? +
Plumstead is about 4.2 km from Absa Main Road by road.
How long does it take from Plumstead to Absa Main Road? +
The drive usually takes about 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Plumstead to Absa Main Road in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Plumstead to Absa Main Road? +
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 Plumstead to Absa Main Road? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R7.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R7.14 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R7.92 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R7.98 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Plumstead to Absa Main Road? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Plumstead, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Absa Main Road, 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: 36.0 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 38.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 49.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 88.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 95.4 km

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