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Distance from Aliwal Noord to Cape Town International Airport

N Aliwal Noord → Cape Town International Airport
Road distance
954.6 km
M22 N1 N2 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
844.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 32 min
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
692 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,822.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,830.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,220.11
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,233.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,405.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,415.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,929.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,947.46
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,164.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,177.76
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,854.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,878.23
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
242° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
62° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.6942, 26.7097
End coords Destination point
-33.9718, 18.6021
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Aliwal Noord to Cape Town International Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 954.6 km in roughly 11 hrs 32 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Aliwal Noord → Cape Town International Airport
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Car
954.6 km
11 hrs 32 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
954.6 km
~14 hrs 41 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
955 km
↑ 7 hrs 37 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 54 min
With airport
~3 hrs 54 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Aliwal Noord to Cape Town International Airport.
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954.6 km 11 hrs 32 min
Start Aliwal Noord
Finish Cape Town International Airport
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Somerset Street
    0.2 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Somerset Street
    0.9 km
  4. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    1.7 km
  5. Turn left
    56.1 km
  6. Continue straight
    78.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.4 km
  8. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right
    356.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    48.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  14. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.3 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town
    2.0 km
  17. Merge slight right
    3.0 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22
    0.3 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards M22
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    1.0 km
  21. Turn right onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left
    0.2 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  28. Turn left
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
477.0 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
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
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
68.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
158.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town International Airport
07:32 – 17:51
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 46 min
SunriseDawn break
07:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,990.40
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R190.93
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,200.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal Noord -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint
477.0 km
Total: 954.6 km
Midpoint 477.0 km
954.6 km 11 hrs 32 min
Destination Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 954.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,909.3 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 477.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint -32.26328, 22.73830
End -33.97185, 18.60211
Places

Places in Cape Town International Airport

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25 places
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Cape Town
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School

Nooitgedacht Primary School

🏫 School 6 Heilbot Road, Nooitgedacht, Cape Town, 7490
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School

Gateway Primary School

🏫 School Aberdare Street, Delft, Cape Town, 7100
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School

Greenlands Primary School

🏫 School Sky Road, Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, 7490
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School

Aberdare Primary school

🏫 School 28 Silversands Road, Delft, Cape Town, 7100
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Cape Town, 7764, Western Cape
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Convenience store

Pick n Pay Express

📍 Convenience store 1 Stock Road, Phillipi, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station Emms Drive, 7755, Western Cape
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School

Kairos Primary

🏫 School Leiden Avenue, Delft, Cape Town, 7100
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Convenience store

Bismillah Tuck Stop

📍 Convenience store Leiden Avenue
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School

Montevideo Primary School

🏫 School Skool Street, Montana, Cape Town, 7490
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School

🏫 School Agnes Crescent, Valhalla Park, Cape Town, 7490
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School

Holy Cross Educare

🏫 School De La Rey Street
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
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Convenience store

Last Born Tuck Stop

📍 Convenience store Leiden Avenue
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Shopping centre

Cavelier Retail Center

🏬 Shopping centre Robert Sobukwe Road, Cape Town
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Supermarket

Superspar

📍 Supermarket Amandel Road, Cape Town
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Shopping centre

Gugulethu Square

🏬 Shopping centre 25 Steve Biko Drive, Cape Town, 7750
📍
Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Cape Town, 7750, Western Cape
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Shopping centre

Delft Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Hindle Road
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 7750, Western Cape
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 7764, Western Cape
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
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Shopping centre

Vangate Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Jakes Gerwel Drive, Cape Rown, 7764
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal Noord from Cape Town International Airport? +
Aliwal Noord is about 954.6 km from Cape Town International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal Noord to Cape Town International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal Noord to Cape Town International Airport 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 Aliwal Noord to Cape Town International Airport? +
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 Aliwal Noord to Cape Town International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,822.83 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,830.39 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,220.11 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,233.86 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal Noord to Cape Town International Airport? +
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Colesberg
From Aliwal Noord To Cape Town International Airport
: Cape Town
From Aliwal Noord To Cape Town International Airport
: Mitchell's Plain
From Aliwal Noord To Cape Town International Airport
Somerset
From Aliwal Noord To Cape Town International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal Noord, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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