Distance from Cape Town International Airport N5 to Currys Post R300

Cape Town International Airport N5 to Currys Post R300 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,518.5 km in roughly 16 hrs 50 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cape Town International Airport N5 → Currys Post R300
Road distance
1518.5 km
N1 N2 N5 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,205.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 50 min
Return: 33 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1010 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,899.54
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,911.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,531.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,553.36
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,825.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,841.65
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,659.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,688.46
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,033.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,054.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,131.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,169.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
68° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
248° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9737, 18.5944
End coords Destination point
-29.4176, 30.1631
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1518.5 km 1010 min
Start Cape Town International Airport N5
Finish Currys Post R300
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

  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
    3.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Bellville
    1.7 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    1.5 km
  9. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    436.5 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right
    66.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    183.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R943.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
759.2 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 25 min • 8 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
109.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
252.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
82.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.4%
Solar data
Daylight window at Currys Post R300
06:32 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,347.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R30.37
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R303.71
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,681.53
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town International Airport N5 -33.97371, 18.59437
Midpoint
759.2 km
Total: 1518.5 km
Midpoint 759.2 km
1518.5 km 1010 min
Destination Currys Post R300 -29.41759, 30.16308

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1518.5 km
Return-cycle span 3037 km
Traversal time 1010 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 1.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 759.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97371, 18.59437
Midpoint -30.79377, 24.99815
End -29.41759, 30.16308
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Currys Post R300
1
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town International Airport N5 from Currys Post R300? +
Cape Town International Airport N5 is about 1518.5 km from Currys Post R300 by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town International Airport N5 to Currys Post R300? +
The drive usually takes about 1010 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town International Airport N5 to Currys Post R300 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 Cape Town International Airport N5 to Currys Post R300? +
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 N5 to Currys Post R300? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,899.54 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,911.57 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,531.49 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,553.36 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town International Airport N5 to Currys Post R300? +
Yes. There are 17 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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Route Locations

Start area
City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Suburb: Cape Town Ward 24
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Currys Post R300, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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