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Distance from Cape Town International Airport N2 to Beaches

Cape Town International Airport N2 to Beaches is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 432.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 5 min.

N Cape Town International Airport N2 → Beaches
Road distance
432.8 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
374.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 5 min
End point
Hibiskus Street
Return: 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
305 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R724.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R727.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R807.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R813.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R955.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R960.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,064.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,073.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,257.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,263.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,401.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,412.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
92° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
272° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9737, 18.5944
End coords Destination point
-34.0058, 22.6591
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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432.8 km 5 hrs 5 min
Start Cape Town International Airport N2
Finish Beaches
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Continue straight onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    0.7 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Somerset West
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight right
    362.4 km
  6. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    10.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    2.9 km
  14. Turn right onto Protea Lane
    0.6 km
  15. Turn right onto Hibiskus Street
    0.8 km
  16. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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Halfway point
216.1 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 33 min • 2 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
72.0 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
86.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Beaches
07:05 – 17:46
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
07:05
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,809.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.66
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R86.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,904.29
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town International Airport N2 -33.97371, 18.59437
Midpoint
216.1 km
Total: 432.8 km
Midpoint 216.1 km
432.8 km 5 hrs 5 min
Destination Beaches End: Hibiskus Street -34.00578, 22.65907

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 432.8 km
Return-cycle span 865.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 216.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97371, 18.59437
Midpoint -34.05724, 20.59818
End -34.00578, 22.65907
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town International Airport N2 from Beaches? +
Cape Town International Airport N2 is about 432.8 km from Beaches by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town International Airport N2 to Beaches? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town International Airport N2 to Beaches in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town International Airport N2 to Beaches? +
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 Cape Town International Airport N2 to Beaches? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R724.50 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R727.92 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R807.07 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R813.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town International Airport N2 to Beaches? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Somerset
From Cape Town International Airport N2 To Beaches
: George
From Cape Town International Airport N2 To Beaches
Port Elizabeth
From Cape Town International Airport N2 To Beaches
: Knysna
From Cape Town International Airport N2 To Beaches
Protea Lane
From Cape Town International Airport N2 To Beaches

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town International Airport N2, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Beaches, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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