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Distance from Rondebosch to Stellenbosch

Rondebosch to Stellenbosch is a practical regional trip, covering about 47.5 km in roughly 41 min.

N Rondebosch → Stellenbosch
Road distance
47.5 km
29.5 mi • 25.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
35.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
41 min
Return: 1 hr 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
41 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R79.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R79.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R88.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R89.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R104.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R105.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R116.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R117.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R137.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R138.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R153.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R154.87
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
41 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
56 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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47.5 km 41 min
Start Rondebosch
Finish Stellenbosch
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Sandown Road
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Milner Road
    2.1 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  4. Go straight
    0.3 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sawkins Road
    0.2 km
  6. Turn slight right onto Raapenberg Road towards M52: Pinelands
    0.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.4 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    24.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R310: Stellenbosch
    0.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Baden Powell Drive
    12.9 km
  11. Turn right onto Adam Tas Street towards Stellenbosch
    3.9 km
  12. Turn right onto Dorp Street
    1.0 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mill Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Mill Street
    0.2 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Plein
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Plein
    0.3 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Plein
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Plein
    0.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Van Riebeeck
    0.4 km
  20. Turn left onto Bosman
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right onto Hofmeyer
    0.1 km
  22. 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
23.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
20 min • 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Rondebosch → Stellenbosch
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Rondebosch
Destination area Arrival
Stellenbosch
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Rondebosch → Stellenbosch
Rondebosch Origin postcode
Not available
Stellenbosch Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Somerset West
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
5.2 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Similar distance
7.2 km
Cape Town to Paarl Similar distance
6.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Stellenbosch → Rondebosch
Rondebosch ↔ Stellenbosch
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rondebosch -33.96806, 18.48778
Midpoint
23.7 km
Total: 47.5 km
Midpoint 23.7 km
47.5 km 41 min
Destination Stellenbosch -33.93444, 18.86917

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 47.5 km
Return-cycle span 94.9 km
Traversal time 41 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 46.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 23.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96806, 18.48778
Midpoint -34.02144, 18.67857
End -33.93444, 18.86917
Destination services

Available in Stellenbosch

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

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Stellenbosch
4
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Stellenbosch
2
  • PEP
    43 Andringa Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
  • Holmes Brothers
    55 Dorp, Stellenbosch, 7600
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Stellenbosch
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Stellenbosch
6
  • Lunar Mart
    68 Andringa Street, Stellenbosch, 7600
  • Checkers
    Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
  • Pick n Pay Express
    Stellenbosh, 7600, Western Cape
  • Usave
    110 Bird Street, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
  • Pick n Pay
    Bird Street, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
  • Checkers
    Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Stellenbosch
1
Destination brief

Travelling to Stellenbosch

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Wine and culture town
Standout Historic streets and the Cape Winelands
Best for Who this destination suits
Wine-country escape Food weekend Cape Winelands base Day trip from Cape Town
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Routes into Stellenbosch can change quickly around estates, the university area and the historic centre, so the exact estate, guesthouse or town address matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Stellenbosch as a Cape Winelands base for estates, restaurants, art stops and easy onward drives to Franschhoek, Paarl and the Helderberg side.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Official Stellenbosch tourism describes it as a wine, food, art and cultural destination
Second-oldest town in South Africa
The Stellenbosch Wine Route is the oldest in the country
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Questions 8
How far is Rondebosch from Stellenbosch? +
Rondebosch is about 47.5 km from Stellenbosch by road.
How long does it take from Rondebosch to Stellenbosch? +
The drive usually takes about 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rondebosch to Stellenbosch in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Rondebosch to Stellenbosch? +
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 Rondebosch to Stellenbosch? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R79.43 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R79.81 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R88.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R89.20 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rondebosch to Stellenbosch? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pinelands
From Rondebosch To Stellenbosch
Milnerton
From Rondebosch To Stellenbosch
: Cape Town International Airport
From Rondebosch To Stellenbosch
Somerset
From Rondebosch To Stellenbosch
Settlers Way
From Rondebosch To Stellenbosch
: Stellenbosch
From Rondebosch To Stellenbosch
Plein
From Rondebosch To Stellenbosch
Van Riebeeck
From Rondebosch To Stellenbosch
Bosman
From Rondebosch To Stellenbosch
Hofmeyer
From Rondebosch To Stellenbosch

Route Locations

Start area
Rondebosch
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Stellenbosch
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 Somerset West Similar distance
About 42.3 km Difference: 5.2 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Similar distance
About 40.2 km Difference: 7.2 km
Cape Town to Paarl Similar distance
About 54.0 km Difference: 6.6 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Similar distance
About 92.6 km Difference: 45.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Similar distance
About 99.6 km Difference: 52.2 km

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