Distance from 5 to Cape Town

N 5 → Cape Town

Road distance

959.7 km

Metro routes · M60 / N1

5 to Cape Town is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 959.7 km in roughly 11 hrs 33 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

856.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 33 min

End point

Gallery Lane

Return: 6 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

693 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 48 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,832.56

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,840.16

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

243° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

63° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-30.6931, 26.6907

End coords Destination point

-33.9288, 18.4172

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 18 °C 5 Fair View Forecast → 20 °C Cape Town Light Showers View Forecast →

Travel modes

5 → Cape Town

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Car

959.7 km

11 hrs 33 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

959.7 km

~14 hrs 45 min

65 km/h avg

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Nearby places

Places in Cape Town

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Fuel station 0.3 km

Route

Route overview

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Start 5

Finish Cape Town

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Destination

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Directions from 5 to Cape Town via N1

National highway N1

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Directions from 5 to Cape Town via M60

Metro arterial route M60

2 route directions identified on this trip

Start your journey

0.6 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.1 km
Turn left onto Grey Street

0.5 km
Turn left onto Robinson Road

0.5 km
Turn left onto Barkly Street

1.5 km
Turn left

56.1 km
Continue straight

78.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.4 km
Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg

0.8 km
Merge slight right

356.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

73.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street

0.9 km
Turn right onto Sir Lowry Road

0.3 km
Continue slight right onto Darling Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Buitenkant Street

0.6 km
Turn right onto Roeland Street

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Gallery Lane

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 4

Known total R163.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

479.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 46 min • 5 hrs 46 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

69.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

159.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

51.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cape Town

07:33 – 17:51

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 17 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

7 hrs 15 min

SunriseDawn break

07:33

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,011.70

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R19.19

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R191.95

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,222.84

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin 5 -30.69311, 26.69074

Midpoint

479.5 km

Total: 959.7 km

Midpoint 479.5 km

959.7 km 11 hrs 33 min

Destination Cape Town End: Gallery Lane -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 959.7 km

Return-cycle span 1,919.5 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 33 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 479.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.69311, 26.69074

Midpoint -32.27212, 22.71800

End -33.92883, 18.41722

Destination brief

Travelling to Cape Town

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Mother City

Standout Table Mountain, coast and neighbourhood variety

Cape Town combines mountain, ocean and sharply different neighbourhoods in a way few South African cities can match, which is why the exact district matters almost as much as the city name itself.

Best for Who this destination suits

City break Food and culture Beach trip Conference travel

Arrival What to expect on arrival

A CBD arrival is not the same trip as Camps Bay, Sea Point, Century City, the southern suburbs or the airport side. Choose the exact district before departure.

Local pulse

Cape Town Tourism continues to actively promote current events, deals and trip-planning tools, which makes live city timing relevant to route planning.

Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Cape Town Tourism

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Cape Town as a base for urban sightseeing, Atlantic and False Bay coast days, Winelands links and longer Western Cape touring.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Cape Town Tourism offers trip-planning tools for places to stay, eat and see

The city works for both leisure and conference travel

Neighbourhood choice strongly shapes the trip

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is 5 from Cape Town? +

5 is about 959.7 km from Cape Town by road.

How long does it take from 5 to Cape Town? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from 5 to Cape Town in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from 5 to Cape Town? +

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 5 to Cape Town? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,832.56 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,840.16 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,231.96 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,245.78 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from 5 to Cape Town? +

Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +

This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

: Colesberg

From 5 To Cape Town

: Cape Town

From 5 To Cape Town

: Zonnebloem

From 5 To Cape Town

Gallery Lane

From 5 To Cape Town

Route Locations

Start area

5, Eastern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Cape Town

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Places in Cape Town

Shell

St. Martini Kindergarten

Dreamland Vintage

Spar

Harrington Halaal

Cape Union Mart Head Office

International Business Training College

Shell Select

Get Onboard Superyacht Academy

Selfi

Bread Milk & Honey

Freedom Of Movement

Pick n Pay

FNB

Stepping Stones Children's Centre

Internationale Schule

Standard Bank

Checkers

Shell

Espadril

Shoprite

Leather & Suede

Pikkieland Creche

Mr Price

PEP

Atlas Trading Co.

Good Hope Seminary Junior School

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (Ophthalmic Sciences)

Pick n Pay

Matador Centre

African Bank

Shell Select

Michael Stevenson Gallery

Microchem Lab Services

Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre

Shell

Capitec Woodstock

Standard Bank

Shell Select

FNB

Bidvest Bank

The Point Mall

Standard Bank

Shell

Astron Energy

Saint Peters Square

Riverside Centre

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