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Distance from Salt River to Elfindale

Salt River to Elfindale is a short everyday drive, covering about 16.8 km in roughly 16 min.

N Salt River → Elfindale
Road distance
16.8 km
10.4 mi • 9.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
12.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 min
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
59.3 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
R28.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R28.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R31.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R31.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R37.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R37.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R41.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R41.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R48.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R49.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R54.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R54.79
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Elfindale
16.0°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.3°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 16°
Rain chance Today's probability
8%
Wind 10m wind speed
12 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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16.8 km 16 min
Start Salt River
Finish Elfindale
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Burns Road
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Albert Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Malta Road
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight onto Berkley Road
    0.8 km
  5. Turn right towards M5: Muizenberg
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    1.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    8.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Prince George Drive
    2.2 km
  9. Turn right onto De Waal Road
    1.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Princess Vlei Road
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Leo Road
    0.4 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left onto Mocke Road
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right
    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 M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive
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.
M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.4 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
Salt River → Elfindale
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Salt River, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Elfindale, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Salt River → Elfindale
Salt River Origin postcode
Not available
Elfindale 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
23.5 km
25.5 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
37.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Elfindale → Salt River
Salt River ↔ Elfindale
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Salt River -33.93170, 18.46101
Midpoint
8.4 km
Total: 16.8 km
Midpoint 8.4 km
16.8 km 16 min
Destination Elfindale -34.04158, 18.47681

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 16.8 km
Return-cycle span 33.6 km
Traversal time 16 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 89.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93170, 18.46101
Midpoint -33.98157, 18.49113
End -34.04158, 18.47681
Destination services

Available in Elfindale

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 Elfindale
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Elfindale
5
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Elfindale
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Elfindale
6
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    102 Churchill Road, 7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Elfindale
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Elfindale
3
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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Salt River from Elfindale? +
Salt River is about 16.8 km from Elfindale by road.
How long does it take from Salt River to Elfindale? +
The drive usually takes about 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Salt River to Elfindale in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Salt River to Elfindale? +
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 Salt River to Elfindale? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R28.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R28.24 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R31.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R31.56 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Salt River to Elfindale? +
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

: Muizenberg
From Salt River To Elfindale
Black River Parkway
From Salt River To Elfindale
Kromboom Parkway
From Salt River To Elfindale

Route Locations

Start area
Salt River, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Elfindale, 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: 23.5 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 25.5 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 37.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 75.8 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 82.8 km

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