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Distance from Cape Town International Airport N2 to Nelson Mandela Boulevard

Cape Town International Airport N2 to Nelson Mandela Boulevard is a short everyday drive, covering about 17.1 km in roughly 15 min.

N Cape Town International Airport N2 → Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Road distance
17.1 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
15.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 min
End point
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R28.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R28.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R31.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R32.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R37.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R37.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R42.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R42.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R49.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R49.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R55.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R55.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
289° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
109° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9737, 18.5944
End coords Destination point
-33.9286, 18.4347
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

17.1 km 15 min
Start Cape Town International Airport N2
Finish Nelson Mandela Boulevard
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    0.1 km
  4. Go straight onto Airport Ring Road
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Airport Approach Road
    1.8 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards N2: Cape Town
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    10.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    2.8 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
Routes ↩ Nelson Mandela Boulevard → Cape Town International Airport N2 Cape Town International Airport N2 to Johannesburg Cape Town International Airport N2 to Pretoria Cape Town International Airport N2 to Cape Town Cape Town International Airport N2 to Durban Johannesburg to Nelson Mandela Boulevard Pretoria to Nelson Mandela Boulevard Cape Town to Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.5 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nelson Mandela Boulevard
07:21 – 18:04
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R71.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.34
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R75.14
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town International Airport N2 -33.97371, 18.59437
Midpoint
8.5 km
Total: 17.1 km
Midpoint 8.5 km
17.1 km 15 min
Destination Nelson Mandela Boulevard End: Nelson Mandela Boulevard -33.92862, 18.43469

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 17.1 km
Return-cycle span 34.2 km
Traversal time 15 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 58.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97371, 18.59437
Midpoint -33.95004, 18.51233
End -33.92862, 18.43469
Destination services

Available in Nelson Mandela Boulevard

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Nelson Mandela Boulevard
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Nelson Mandela Boulevard
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Nelson Mandela Boulevard
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Nelson Mandela Boulevard
6
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    400 Albert Road, 7925, Western Cape
  • Astron Energy
    307 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Nelson Mandela Boulevard
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Nelson Mandela Boulevard
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Nelson Mandela Boulevard
6
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town International Airport N2 from Nelson Mandela Boulevard? +
Cape Town International Airport N2 is about 17.1 km from Nelson Mandela Boulevard by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town International Airport N2 to Nelson Mandela Boulevard? +
The drive usually takes about 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town International Airport N2 to Nelson Mandela Boulevard in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town International Airport N2 to Nelson Mandela Boulevard? +
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 Nelson Mandela Boulevard? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R28.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R28.72 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R31.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R32.10 (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 Nelson Mandela Boulevard? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport N2 To Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Settlers Way
From Cape Town International Airport N2 To Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Hospital Bend
From Cape Town International Airport N2 To Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Waterfront
From Cape Town International Airport N2 To Nelson Mandela Boulevard
CTICC
From Cape Town International Airport N2 To Nelson Mandela Boulevard

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

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Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Cape Town International Airport N2

Cape Town International Airport N2 to Johannesburg Cape Town International Airport N2 to Pretoria Cape Town International Airport N2 to Cape Town Cape Town International Airport N2 to Durban Johannesburg to Nelson Mandela Boulevard Pretoria to Nelson Mandela Boulevard Cape Town to Nelson Mandela Boulevard Durban to Nelson Mandela Boulevard

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