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Distance from Cape Town International Airport to Len

Cape Town International Airport to Len is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,395.0 km in roughly 15 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cape Town International Airport → Len
Road distance
1,395.0 km
N1 N2 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,246.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 12 min
End point
McLnerney Avenue
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
912 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,663.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,674.69
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,244.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,264.26
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,514.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,529.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,280.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,307.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,624.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,643.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,632.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,667.12
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
48° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
228° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9718, 18.6021
End coords Destination point
-26.1635, 27.9068
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,395.0 km 15 hrs 12 min
Start Cape Town International Airport
Finish Len
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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
    3.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Bellville
    1.7 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    1.5 km
  14. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    436.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  17. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    11.5 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Gordon Road
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    0.9 km
  21. Turn right onto Ontdekkers Road
    1.8 km
  22. Turn slight left towards Barry Hertzog Drive
    0.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto Barry Hertzog Drive
    0.2 km
  24. Turn right onto Louis Botha Drive
    0.4 km
  25. Turn left onto Daniel Malan Avenue
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right onto Lelie Street
    0.5 km
  27. Turn right onto McLnerney Avenue
    0.2 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R590.00
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. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
697.8 km
Western Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 36 min • 7 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
100.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
232.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
75.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Len
06:36 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,831.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.90
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R279.00
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,137.93
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint
697.8 km
Total: 1,395.0 km
Midpoint 697.8 km
1,395.0 km 15 hrs 12 min
Destination Len End: McLnerney Avenue -26.16348, 27.90675

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 1,395.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,790.0 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 697.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint -31.07175, 24.43916
End -26.16348, 27.90675
Destination services

Available in Len

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Len
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Len
5
  • PEP
    14th Avenue, Roodepoort, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Crous Drive Westgate Mall, Roodepoort, 1724
  • PEP
    Soweto, 1852, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Len
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Len
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Len
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Len
2
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town International Airport from Len? +
Cape Town International Airport is about 1,395.0 km from Len by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town International Airport to Len? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town International Airport to Len 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 to Len? +
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 Len? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,663.64 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,674.69 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,244.18 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,264.26 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town International Airport to Len? +
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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Towns along the route

: Somerset
From Cape Town International Airport To Len
: Bellville
From Cape Town International Airport To Len
: Paarl
From Cape Town International Airport To Len
Worcester
From Cape Town International Airport To Len
: Johannesburg
From Cape Town International Airport To Len
Western Bypass
From Cape Town International Airport To Len

Route Locations

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

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