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Distance from Tokai to Waterfront

Tokai to Waterfront is a short everyday drive, covering about 24.2 km in roughly 24 min.

N Tokai → Waterfront
Road distance
24.2 km
15.0 mi • 13.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
17.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
24 min
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
58.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R40.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R40.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R45.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R45.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R53.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R53.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R59.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R60.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R70.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R70.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R78.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R78.99
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
24 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
39 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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24.2 km 24 min
Start Tokai
Finish Waterfront
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lismore Avenue
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Tokai Road
    0.5 km
  3. Take the ramp left towards M3: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    6.9 km
  5. Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive
    2.5 km
  6. Continue straight onto Paradise Road
    0.6 km
  7. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    2.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive
    2.2 km
  9. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.9 km
  10. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    4.9 km
  11. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Avenue towards Waterfront
    0.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Dock Road
    0.3 km
  14. Continue left onto Dock Road
    0.2 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Dock Road
    1.3 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.1 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    0.1 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right
    0.0 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
12.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
12 min • 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Tokai → Waterfront
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Tokai
Destination area Arrival
Waterfront
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Tokai → Waterfront
Tokai Origin postcode
Not available
Waterfront 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 Similar distance
16.0 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
18.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Similar distance
29.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Waterfront → Tokai
Tokai ↔ Waterfront
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Tokai -34.06083, 18.44167
Midpoint
12.1 km
Total: 24.2 km
Midpoint 12.1 km
24.2 km 24 min
Destination Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 24.2 km
Return-cycle span 48.4 km
Traversal time 24 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 111.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 12.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.06083, 18.44167
Midpoint -33.97137, 18.45043
End -33.90306, 18.42167
Destination services

Available in Waterfront

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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 Waterfront
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Waterfront
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
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Questions 8
How far is Tokai from Waterfront? +
Tokai is about 24.2 km from Waterfront by road.
How long does it take from Tokai to Waterfront? +
The drive usually takes about 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Tokai to Waterfront in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Tokai to Waterfront? +
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 Tokai to Waterfront? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R40.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R40.71 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R45.13 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R45.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Tokai to Waterfront? +
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

: Cape Town
From Tokai To Waterfront
Hospital Bend
From Tokai To Waterfront
CTICC
From Tokai To Waterfront
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Tokai To Waterfront
Breakwater Lane
From Tokai To Waterfront

Route Locations

Start area
Tokai
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Waterfront
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 Similar distance
About 40.2 km Difference: 16.0 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
About 42.3 km Difference: 18.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Similar distance
About 54.0 km Difference: 29.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Similar distance
About 92.6 km Difference: 68.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Similar distance
About 99.6 km Difference: 75.4 km

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