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Distance from Simonstown to Plumstead

Simonstown to Plumstead is a short everyday drive, covering about 24.2 km in roughly 28 min.

N Simonstown → Plumstead
Road distance
24.2 km
15.0 mi • 13.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
19.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
28 min
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
50.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R40.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R40.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R45.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R45.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R53.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R53.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R59.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R59.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R70.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R70.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R78.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R78.88
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Plumstead
14.5°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.5°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 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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24.2 km 28 min
Start Simonstown
Finish Plumstead
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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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 1st exit onto Prince George Drive
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Prince George Drive
    9.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Dick Burton Street towards Plumstead
    0.8 km
  14. Turn right onto Stella Road
    0.6 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
12.1 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
14 min • 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Simonstown → Plumstead
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Simonstown, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Plumstead, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Simonstown → Plumstead
Simonstown Origin postcode
Not available
Plumstead 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
16.1 km
18.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
29.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Plumstead → Simonstown
Simonstown ↔ Plumstead
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Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Simonstown -34.19136, 18.42757
Midpoint
12.1 km
Total: 24.2 km
Midpoint 12.1 km
24.2 km 28 min
Destination Plumstead -34.02000, 18.47722

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 24.2 km
Return-cycle span 48.3 km
Traversal time 28 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 62.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 12.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.19136, 18.42757
Midpoint -34.10889, 18.46775
End -34.02000, 18.47722
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Plumstead
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Plumstead
2
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Plumstead
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Plumstead
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Plumstead
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Plumstead
3
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Questions 8
How far is Simonstown from Plumstead? +
Simonstown is about 24.2 km from Plumstead by road.
How long does it take from Simonstown to Plumstead? +
The drive usually takes about 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Simonstown to Plumstead in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Simonstown to Plumstead? +
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 Plumstead? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R40.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R40.65 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R45.07 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R45.44 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Simonstown to Plumstead? +
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

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Route Locations

Start area
Simonstown, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Plumstead, 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: 16.1 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 18.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 29.9 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 68.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 75.4 km

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