Distance from Braunschweig to Cape Town International Airport

N Braunschweig → Cape Town International Airport

Road distance

1,642.1 km

Highway dominant · M22 / N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / R300

Braunschweig to Cape Town International Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,642.1 km in roughly 19 hrs 15 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,371.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.20×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

19 hrs 15 min

Return: 38 hrs 31 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1155 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops

21 hrs 30 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R3,211.08

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R3,214.63

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

234° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

54° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-27.2897, 30.6722

End coords Destination point

-33.9718, 18.6021

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 23 °C Braunschweig Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C Cape Town International Airport Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Braunschweig → Cape Town International Airport

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Car

1,642.1 km

19 hrs 15 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,642.1 km

~25 hrs 15 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Around halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 483 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

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City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 483 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 483 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Braunschweig

Finish Cape Town International Airport

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Braunschweig to Cape Town International Airport via N3 and N5 and N1 and N2

National highway route N3N5N1N2
Directions from Braunschweig to Cape Town International Airport via M22

Metro arterial route M22
Directions from Braunschweig to Cape Town International Airport via R300

Provincial road route R300
Start your journey

3.7 km
Turn right

7.2 km
Turn right

4.9 km
Go straight

0.3 km
Turn left

10.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left

1.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right

33.6 km
Turn right

2.7 km
Turn right

70.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit

0.0 km
Continue

26.3 km
Take the ramp slight left

0.1 km
Merge slight right

61.6 km
Turn left

2.6 km
Turn right

12.6 km
Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith

0.9 km
Merge slight right

17.3 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

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

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

48.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

14.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town

2.0 km
Merge slight right

3.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M22

0.1 km
Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road

1.0 km
Turn right onto Michigan Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Tower Road

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn left

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.0 km
Turn left

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 9

Known total R502.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

821.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 hrs 37 min • 9 hrs 37 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

118.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

273.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

88.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

83.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cape Town International Airport

07:45 – 17:42

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 57 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 34 min

SunriseDawn break

07:45

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,863.81

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R32.84

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R328.41

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,225.06

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (32)

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 Braunschweig -27.28972, 30.67222

Midpoint

821.0 km

Total: 1,642.1 km

Midpoint 821.0 km

1,642.1 km 19 hrs 15 min

Destination Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,642.1 km

Return-cycle span 3,284.1 km

Traversal time 19 hrs 15 min

Maneuver count 45

Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 821.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.28972, 30.67222

Midpoint -30.53390, 25.53358

End -33.97185, 18.60211

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Braunschweig from Cape Town International Airport? +

Braunschweig is about 1,642.1 km from Cape Town International Airport by road.

How long does it take from Braunschweig to Cape Town International Airport? +

The drive usually takes about 19 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Braunschweig 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 Braunschweig 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 Braunschweig to Cape Town International Airport? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,304.48 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,317.49 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,300.93 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,459.36 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Braunschweig to Cape Town International Airport? +

Yes. There are 9 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

: Harrismith

From Braunschweig To Cape Town International Airport

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Places from Braunschweig to Cape Town International Airport

Quickshop

Shell

Boxer

Quickshop

Pick n Pay

Mugg & Bean

Shell Select

Shell Select

Quickshop

Shell Select

Shell Select

Shell

Shell

Shell

Quickshop

Nooitgedacht Primary School

Gateway Primary School

Greenlands Primary School

Aberdare Primary school

Shoprite

Pick n Pay Express

Shell

Kairos Primary

Leiden Meat Market

Bismillah Tuck Stop

Montevideo Primary School

JD Meat Market

Holy Cross Educare

Shoprite

Last Born Tuck Stop

Cavelier Retail Center

Superspar

Rasta Fruit's & Veg

Gugulethu Square

Shoprite

Irshaad's Meat Market

Delft Mall

Shell

Shell

The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children

Shell

South African National Bioinformatics Institute

Midas

Mayas Hardware Mandalay

Shell

Settler's Moslem Butchery

Control Centre

Vangate Mall

Galvatech (Pty) Ltd.

Southern Wind Shipyard

WolfPack

Builders Warehouse

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