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Distance from Cape Town International Airport to Houghton

Cape Town International Airport to Houghton is a short everyday drive, covering about 18.7 km in roughly 17 min.

N Cape Town International Airport → Houghton
Road distance
18.7 km
11.6 mi • 10.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
13.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 min
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R31.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R31.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R34.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R35.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R41.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R41.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R46.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R46.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R54.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R54.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R60.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R61.03
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Houghton
25.8°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
27.2°C
Day range High / low
H 26° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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18.7 km 17 min
Start Cape Town International Airport
Finish Houghton
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  8. Turn left onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    0.7 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Somerset West
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    13.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R310: Stellenbosch
    0.4 km
  12. Turn left onto Baden Powell Drive
    1.8 km
  13. Turn left onto Old Faure Road
    0.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Goede Hoop Road
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Stow Road
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Centaurus Road
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Daventry Road
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Houghton Place
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
9.3 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 min • 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town International Airport → Houghton
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Houghton, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town International Airport → Houghton
Cape Town International Airport Origin postcode
Not available
Houghton Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
21.5 km
23.6 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
35.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Houghton → Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town International Airport ↔ Houghton
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint
9.3 km
Total: 18.7 km
Midpoint 9.3 km
18.7 km 17 min
Destination Houghton -34.02289, 18.73338

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 18.7 km
Return-cycle span 37.4 km
Traversal time 17 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 101.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 9.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint -34.01270, 18.65979
End -34.02289, 18.73338
Destination services

Available in Houghton

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

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Houghton
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Houghton
3
  • PEP
    Plein Street, Cape Town, 3630, Western Cape
  • PEP
    Forest Drive, Cape Town, 7100, Western Cape
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7130, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Houghton
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Houghton
6
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town International Airport from Houghton? +
Cape Town International Airport is about 18.7 km from Houghton by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town International Airport to Houghton? +
The drive usually takes about 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town International Airport to Houghton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town International Airport to Houghton? +
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 to Houghton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R31.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R31.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R34.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R35.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town International Airport to Houghton? +
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

: Somerset
From Cape Town International Airport To Houghton
: Stellenbosch
From Cape Town International Airport To Houghton
Houghton Place
From Cape Town International Airport To Houghton

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 21.5 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 23.6 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 35.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 73.9 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 80.9 km

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