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Distance from St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 to Observatory

St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 to Observatory is a short everyday drive, covering about 7.3 km in roughly 8 min.

N St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 → Observatory
Road distance
7.3 km
4.5 mi • 3.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
5.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 min
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
49.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R12.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R12.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R13.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R13.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R16.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R16.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R18.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R21.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R21.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R23.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R23.77
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Observatory
14.7°C
Slight rain showers
Feels like Perceived temperature
9.7°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
41 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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7.3 km 8 min
Start St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764
Finish Observatory
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Barmania Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Lawrence Road
    0.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn sharp right onto Kromboom Road
    1.1 km
  7. Take the ramp right towards M5: Milnerton
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Kromboom Parkway
    2.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Black River Parkway
    0.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.4 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards N2: Cape Town
    0.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Main Road
    0.3 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road towards M4: Observatory
    0.3 km
  14. Turn right onto Lower Main Road
    0.7 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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 M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
3.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 → Observatory
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Observatory
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 → Observatory
St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 Origin postcode
Not available
Observatory Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
33.0 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
35.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
46.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Observatory → St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764
St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 ↔ Observatory
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 -33.97230, 18.50195
Midpoint
3.6 km
Total: 7.3 km
Midpoint 3.6 km
7.3 km 8 min
Destination Observatory -33.93694, 18.46833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 7.3 km
Return-cycle span 14.6 km
Traversal time 8 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 205.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 3.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97230, 18.50195
Midpoint -33.95413, 18.49106
End -33.93694, 18.46833
Destination services

Available in Observatory

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Observatory
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
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Questions 8
How far is St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 from Observatory? +
St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 is about 7.3 km from Observatory by road.
How long does it take from St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 to Observatory? +
The drive usually takes about 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 to Observatory in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 to Observatory? +
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 St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 to Observatory? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R12.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R12.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R13.58 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R13.69 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 to Observatory? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Milnerton
From St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 To Observatory
Cape Town CBD
From St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 To Observatory
Kromboom Parkway
From St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 To Observatory
Black River Parkway
From St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 To Observatory
: Cape Town
From St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 To Observatory
Settlers Way
From St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 To Observatory
: Observatory
From St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764 To Observatory

Route Locations

Start area
St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary 8 Barmania Road Athlone Cape Town 7764, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Observatory
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 Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 33.0 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 35.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 46.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 85.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 92.3 km

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