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Distance from Waterfront to Maitland

Waterfront to Maitland is a short everyday drive, covering about 10.1 km in roughly 12 min.

N Waterfront → Maitland
Road distance
10.1 km
6.3 mi • 5.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 min
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
48.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R16.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R17.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R18.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R19.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R22.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R22.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R24.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R25.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R29.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R29.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R32.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R33.00
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
27 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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10.1 km 12 min
Start Waterfront
Finish Maitland
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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
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  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
    0.0 km
  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 left at the fork towards Paarl
    4.5 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight right towards M5: Muizenberg
    0.5 km
  17. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.2 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork onto Koeberg Road towards Maitland
    0.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  20. Turn right onto Essex Street
    0.3 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Norway Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Long Street
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
5.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 min • 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Waterfront → Maitland
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Waterfront
Destination area Arrival
Maitland, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Waterfront → Maitland
Waterfront Origin postcode
Not available
Maitland 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
30.1 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
32.2 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
43.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Maitland → Waterfront
Waterfront ↔ Maitland
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167
Midpoint
5.1 km
Total: 10.1 km
Midpoint 5.1 km
10.1 km 12 min
Destination Maitland -33.92250, 18.49306

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 10.1 km
Return-cycle span 20.2 km
Traversal time 12 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 237.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90306, 18.42167
Midpoint -33.92162, 18.44822
End -33.92250, 18.49306
Destination services

Available in Maitland

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

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Maitland
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
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Questions 8
How far is Waterfront from Maitland? +
Waterfront is about 10.1 km from Maitland by road.
How long does it take from Waterfront to Maitland? +
The drive usually takes about 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Waterfront to Maitland in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Waterfront to Maitland? +
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 Maitland? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R16.93 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R17.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R18.85 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R19.01 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Waterfront to Maitland? +
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 Maitland
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Waterfront To Maitland
Paarl
From Waterfront To Maitland
Milnerton
From Waterfront To Maitland
: Muizenberg
From Waterfront To Maitland

Route Locations

Start area
Waterfront
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Maitland, 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: 30.1 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 32.2 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 43.9 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 82.5 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 89.5 km

Reverse route and related trips

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