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Distance from Simonstown to Khayelitsha

Simonstown to Khayelitsha is a short everyday drive, covering about 33.3 km in roughly 38 min.

N Simonstown → Khayelitsha
Road distance
33.3 km
20.7 mi • 18.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
27.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
38 min
Return: 1 hr 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
52.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R55.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R55.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R62.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R62.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R73.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R73.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R81.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R82.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R96.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R97.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R107.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R108.62
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
38 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
53 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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33.3 km 38 min
Start Simonstown
Finish Khayelitsha
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  1. Head on Court Road
    0.1 km
  2. Continue slight left onto Court Road
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Station Road
    1.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Main Road
    2.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Simonstown Road
    2.7 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main Road
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Main Road
    5.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Atlantic Road
    0.3 km
  9. Continue straight onto Beach Road
    0.5 km
  10. Continue right onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Baden Powell Drive
    8.8 km
  15. Turn left onto Witsand Road
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Seafarer Drive
    1.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Spine Road
    7.2 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Phakamani Road
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Phakamani Road
    0.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Vati Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Hostel Street
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
16.6 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 min • 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Simonstown → Khayelitsha
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Simonstown, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Khayelitsha, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Simonstown → Khayelitsha
Simonstown Origin postcode
Not available
Khayelitsha 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
7.0 km
9.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
20.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Khayelitsha → Simonstown
Simonstown ↔ Khayelitsha
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Simonstown -34.19136, 18.42757
Midpoint
16.6 km
Total: 33.3 km
Midpoint 16.6 km
33.3 km 38 min
Destination Khayelitsha -34.04059, 18.66742

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 33.3 km
Return-cycle span 66.6 km
Traversal time 38 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 72.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 16.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.19136, 18.42757
Midpoint -34.09523, 18.51057
End -34.04059, 18.66742
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Khayelitsha
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Khayelitsha
3
  • PEP
    23 Symphony Walk, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
  • PEP
    Plein Street, Cape Town, 3630, Western Cape
  • PEP
    Forest Drive, Cape Town, 7100, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Khayelitsha
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Khayelitsha
2
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Questions 8
How far is Simonstown from Khayelitsha? +
Simonstown is about 33.3 km from Khayelitsha by road.
How long does it take from Simonstown to Khayelitsha? +
The drive usually takes about 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Simonstown to Khayelitsha in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Simonstown to Khayelitsha? +
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 Simonstown to Khayelitsha? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R55.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R55.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R62.06 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R62.57 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Simonstown to Khayelitsha? +
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

Mitchells Plain
From Simonstown To Khayelitsha
Ilitha Park
From Simonstown To Khayelitsha
Lingelelhu
From Simonstown To Khayelitsha

Route Locations

Start area
Simonstown, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Khayelitsha, 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: 7.0 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 9.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 20.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 59.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 66.3 km

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