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Distance from The Grove to Thornton

The Grove to Thornton is a short everyday drive, covering about 18.0 km in roughly 17 min.

N The Grove → Thornton
Road distance
18.0 km
11.2 mi • 9.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
13.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 min
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
61.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R30.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R30.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R33.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R33.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R39.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R39.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R44.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R44.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R52.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R52.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R58.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R58.70
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
17 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
32 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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18.0 km 17 min
Start The Grove
Finish Thornton
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Parklands Main Road
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandown Road
    1.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto Malibongwe Drive
    1.9 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N7
    1.2 km
  6. Merge slight right
    8.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    3.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16: Thornton
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards Thornton
    0.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Denneboom Avenue
    0.4 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sipres Avenue
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Sipres Avenue
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Poplar Avenue
    0.3 km
  14. Turn right onto Plane Avenue
    0.0 km
  15. Turn left onto Nerina Way
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Kareeboom Road
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
9.0 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
The Grove → Thornton
Western Cape
Start area Origin
The Grove, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Thornton, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
The Grove → Thornton
The Grove Origin postcode
Not available
Thornton 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
22.3 km
24.3 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
36.1 km
Rev Related route set
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Thornton → The Grove
The Grove ↔ Thornton
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin The Grove -33.80141, 18.52191
Midpoint
9.0 km
Total: 18.0 km
Midpoint 9.0 km
18.0 km 17 min
Destination Thornton -33.92361, 18.53528

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 18.0 km
Return-cycle span 36.0 km
Traversal time 17 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 94.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 9.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.80141, 18.52191
Midpoint -33.85315, 18.53199
End -33.92361, 18.53528
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 Thornton
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Thornton
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Thornton
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Thornton
6
  • Shell
    130 Gunners Circle, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7405, Western Cape
  • Shell
    323 Voortrekker Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    111 Hugo Street, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7441, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Thornton
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Thornton
1
  • Clicks
    1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Thornton
5
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Questions 8
How far is The Grove from Thornton? +
The Grove is about 18.0 km from Thornton by road.
How long does it take from The Grove to Thornton? +
The drive usually takes about 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from The Grove to Thornton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from The Grove to Thornton? +
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 The Grove to Thornton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R30.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R30.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R33.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R33.81 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from The Grove to Thornton? +
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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: Thornton
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Bellville
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Grand Casino
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Nerina Way
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Route Locations

Start area
The Grove, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Thornton, 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: 22.3 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 24.3 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 36.1 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 74.6 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 81.6 km

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