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Distance from Waterfront to Bofors Circle

Waterfront to Bofors Circle is a short everyday drive, covering about 18.7 km in roughly 20 min.

N Waterfront → Bofors Circle
Road distance
18.7 km
11.6 mi • 10.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
12.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 min
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
55.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R31.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R31.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R34.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R35.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R41.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R41.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R46.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R46.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R54.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R54.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R60.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R61.13
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
35 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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18.7 km 20 min
Start Waterfront
Finish Bofors Circle
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
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  8. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
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  10. Continue onto Dock Road
    1.3 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Dock Road
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.8 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard towards Cape Town International Airport
    4.2 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.4 km
  17. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  18. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    7.2 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    1.8 km
  21. Turn right onto Bofors Circle
    0.8 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
9.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Waterfront → Bofors Circle
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Waterfront
Destination area Arrival
Bofors Circle, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Waterfront → Bofors Circle
Waterfront Origin postcode
Not available
Bofors Circle 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
21.5 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
23.5 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
35.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bofors Circle → Waterfront
Waterfront ↔ Bofors Circle
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Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167
Midpoint
9.4 km
Total: 18.7 km
Midpoint 9.4 km
18.7 km 20 min
Destination Bofors Circle -33.94101, 18.55143

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 18.7 km
Return-cycle span 37.5 km
Traversal time 20 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 117.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 9.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90306, 18.42167
Midpoint -33.94442, 18.47292
End -33.94101, 18.55143
Destination services

Available in Bofors Circle

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bofors Circle
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Bofors Circle
5
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Bofors Circle
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bofors Circle
6
  • Shell
    130 Gunners Circle, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7764, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7405, Western Cape
  • Shell
    323 Voortrekker Road, 7460, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bofors Circle
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Bofors Circle
5
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Questions 8
How far is Waterfront from Bofors Circle? +
Waterfront is about 18.7 km from Bofors Circle by road.
How long does it take from Waterfront to Bofors Circle? +
The drive usually takes about 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Waterfront to Bofors Circle in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Waterfront to Bofors Circle? +
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 Waterfront to Bofors Circle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R31.36 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R31.50 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R34.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R35.21 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Waterfront to Bofors Circle? +
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

Breakwater Lane
From Waterfront To Bofors Circle
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Waterfront To Bofors Circle
Cape Town International Airport
From Waterfront To Bofors Circle
Somerset
From Waterfront To Bofors Circle
Muizenberg
From Waterfront To Bofors Circle
Hospital Bend
From Waterfront To Bofors Circle
Settlers Way
From Waterfront To Bofors Circle

Route Locations

Start area
Waterfront
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bofors Circle, 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: 21.5 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 23.5 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 35.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 73.9 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 80.9 km

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