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Distance from Sweet Valley to Kirstenbosch

Sweet Valley to Kirstenbosch is a short everyday drive, covering about 11.5 km in roughly 16 min.

N Sweet Valley → Kirstenbosch
Road distance
11.5 km
7.2 mi • 6.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
7.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.60×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 min
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
41.4 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
R19.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R19.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R21.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R21.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R25.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R25.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R28.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R28.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R33.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R33.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R37.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R37.68
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
16 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
31 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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11.5 km 16 min
Start Sweet Valley
Finish Kirstenbosch
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Sweet Valley Vineyard Estate
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Soetvlei Avenue
    0.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Soetvlei Avenue
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Firgrove Way
    0.9 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Ladies Mile Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Ladies Mile Road
    1.2 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards M3: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    3.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive
    1.9 km
  10. Turn left onto Upper Bishopscourt Road towards Bishopscourt
    0.3 km
  11. Turn right onto Kirstenbosch Drive
    1.2 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left onto Rhodes Avenue
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Smuts Track
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
5.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 min • 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Sweet Valley → Kirstenbosch
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Sweet Valley
Destination area Arrival
Kirstenbosch, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Sweet Valley → Kirstenbosch
Sweet Valley Origin postcode
Not available
Kirstenbosch 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
28.7 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
30.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
42.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kirstenbosch → Sweet Valley
Sweet Valley ↔ Kirstenbosch
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sweet Valley -34.05028, 18.43861
Midpoint
5.8 km
Total: 11.5 km
Midpoint 5.8 km
11.5 km 16 min
Destination Kirstenbosch -33.98561, 18.43014

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 11.5 km
Return-cycle span 23.1 km
Traversal time 16 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 147.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.05028, 18.43861
Midpoint -34.01466, 18.45363
End -33.98561, 18.43014
Destination services

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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 Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Kirstenbosch
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
5
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Questions 8
How far is Sweet Valley from Kirstenbosch? +
Sweet Valley is about 11.5 km from Kirstenbosch by road.
How long does it take from Sweet Valley to Kirstenbosch? +
The drive usually takes about 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sweet Valley to Kirstenbosch in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sweet Valley to Kirstenbosch? +
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 Sweet Valley to Kirstenbosch? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R19.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R19.42 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R21.53 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R21.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sweet Valley to Kirstenbosch? +
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

Sweet Valley Vineyard Estate
From Sweet Valley To Kirstenbosch
Firgrove Way
From Sweet Valley To Kirstenbosch
Groot Constantia
From Sweet Valley To Kirstenbosch
: Cape Town
From Sweet Valley To Kirstenbosch
Bishopscourt
From Sweet Valley To Kirstenbosch
Smuts Track
From Sweet Valley To Kirstenbosch

Route Locations

Start area
Sweet Valley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kirstenbosch, 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 Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 28.7 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 30.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 42.5 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 81.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 88.1 km

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