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Distance from Beaches to Cape Town International Airport

Beaches to Cape Town International Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 434.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 10 min.

N Beaches → Cape Town International Airport
Road distance
434.2 km
M22
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
374.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 10 min
Start point
Hibiskus Street
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
310 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R726.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R730.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R809.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R816.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R959.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R963.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,068.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,077.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,262.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,268.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,405.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,417.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
269° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
89° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0058, 22.6591
End coords Destination point
-33.9718, 18.6021
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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434.2 km 5 hrs 10 min
Start Beaches
Finish Cape Town International Airport
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Hibiskus Street
    0.8 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Protea Lane
    0.6 km
  3. Turn left
    2.9 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    3.4 km
  6. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    0.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  12. Continue straight
    281.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards M22
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    1.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left
    0.2 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  23. Turn left
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Cape Town International Airport → Beaches Beaches to Johannesburg Beaches to Pretoria Beaches to Cape Town Beaches to Durban Johannesburg to Cape Town International Airport Pretoria to Cape Town International Airport Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
216.9 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 35 min • 2 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
72.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town International Airport
07:21 – 18:02
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,815.16
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R86.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,910.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Beaches Start: Hibiskus Street -34.00578, 22.65907
Midpoint
216.9 km
Total: 434.2 km
Midpoint 216.9 km
434.2 km 5 hrs 10 min
Destination Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 434.2 km
Return-cycle span 868.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 216.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.00578, 22.65907
Midpoint -34.05662, 20.59149
End -33.97185, 18.60211
Destination services

Available in Cape Town International Airport

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Service groups 4
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport
5
  • Shell
    Emms Drive, 7755, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7750, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7764, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport
4
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Questions 9
How far is Beaches from Cape Town International Airport? +
Beaches is about 434.2 km from Cape Town International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Beaches to Cape Town International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Beaches to Cape Town International Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Beaches 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 Beaches to Cape Town International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R726.93 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R730.37 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R809.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R816.35 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Beaches to Cape Town International Airport? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Protea Lane
From Beaches To Cape Town International Airport
: George
From Beaches To Cape Town International Airport
Mossel Bay
From Beaches To Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town
From Beaches To Cape Town International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Beaches, Western 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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