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Distance from Thornton to Bellville

Thornton to Bellville is a short everyday drive, covering about 11.3 km in roughly 14 min.

N Thornton → Bellville
Road distance
11.3 km
7.0 mi • 6.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
8.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 min
Return: 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
46.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R18.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R19.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R21.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R21.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R25.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R25.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R27.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R28.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R32.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R33.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R36.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R36.95
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Bellville
13.9°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.5°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
28 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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11.3 km 14 min
Start Thornton
Finish Bellville
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Kareeboom Road
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Nerina Way
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Plane Avenue
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
    0.3 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sipres Avenue
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Viking Way
    0.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Viking Way
    2.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Avonwood Avenue
    1.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Francie van Zyl Boulevard
    4.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Tienie Meyer Bypass
    0.9 km
  11. Turn left onto Landdros Street
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.3 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto A.J. West Street
    0.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Durban Road
    0.3 km
  15. Continue straight onto Durban Road
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
5.7 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Thornton → Bellville
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Thornton, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Bellville, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Thornton → Bellville
Thornton Origin postcode
Not available
Bellville 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
28.9 km
31.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
42.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bellville → Thornton
Thornton ↔ Bellville
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Thornton -33.92361, 18.53528
Midpoint
5.7 km
Total: 11.3 km
Midpoint 5.7 km
11.3 km 14 min
Destination Bellville -33.90643, 18.62706

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 11.3 km
Return-cycle span 22.6 km
Traversal time 14 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 150.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92361, 18.53528
Midpoint -33.92066, 18.59001
End -33.90643, 18.62706
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 Bellville
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bellville
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Bellville
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bellville
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bellville
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Bellville
4
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Questions 8
How far is Thornton from Bellville? +
Thornton is about 11.3 km from Bellville by road.
How long does it take from Thornton to Bellville? +
The drive usually takes about 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Thornton to Bellville in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Thornton to Bellville? +
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 Thornton to Bellville? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R18.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R19.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R21.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R21.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Thornton to Bellville? +
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

Nerina Way
From Thornton To Bellville
Viking Way
From Thornton To Bellville
Francie van Zyl Boulevard
From Thornton To Bellville
Tienie Meyer Bypass
From Thornton To Bellville

Route Locations

Start area
Thornton, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bellville, 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: 28.9 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 31.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 42.7 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 81.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 88.3 km

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