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Distance from Cape Town International Airport to Lorraine

Cape Town International Airport to Lorraine is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 728.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cape Town International Airport → Lorraine
Road distance
728.2 km
M7 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
637.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 43 min
End point
Luneville Road
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
523 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,218.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,224.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,357.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,368.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,608.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,615.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,791.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,806.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,116.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,126.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,357.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,376.55
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
92° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
272° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9718, 18.6021
End coords Destination point
-33.9681, 25.5144
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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728.2 km 8 hrs 43 min
Start Cape Town International Airport
Finish Lorraine
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
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  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
    362.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  12. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    10.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  18. Continue
    5.8 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  20. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  21. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  22. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    1.5 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    219.2 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Lorraine
    0.4 km
  29. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Lorraine
    0.0 km
  30. Turn right onto Bramlin Street
    0.2 km
  31. Continue straight onto Samantha Way
    0.5 km
  32. Turn right onto Frikkie Kotze Drive
    0.5 km
  33. Continue straight onto Kabega Road
    1.2 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn right onto Kragga Kamma Road
    0.2 km
  35. Turn left onto Luneville Road
    1.1 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Routes ↩ Lorraine → Cape Town International Airport Cape Town International Airport to Johannesburg Cape Town International Airport to Pretoria Cape Town International Airport to Cape Town Cape Town International Airport to Durban Johannesburg to Lorraine Pretoria to Lorraine Cape Town to Lorraine
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
363.6 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 21 min • 4 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
52.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
121.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lorraine
06:52 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,043.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R145.63
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,203.92
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (30)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint
363.6 km
Total: 728.2 km
Midpoint 363.6 km
728.2 km 8 hrs 43 min
Destination Lorraine End: Luneville Road -33.96806, 25.51444

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 728.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,456.3 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 363.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint -34.18134, 22.04337
End -33.96806, 25.51444
Destination services

Available in Lorraine

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

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Lorraine
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Lorraine
2
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Lorraine
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Lorraine
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lorraine
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Lorraine
2
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town International Airport from Lorraine? +
Cape Town International Airport is about 728.2 km from Lorraine by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town International Airport to Lorraine? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town International Airport to Lorraine 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 Lorraine? +
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 Lorraine? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,218.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,224.71 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,357.88 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,368.89 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town International Airport to Lorraine? +
Yes. There are 3 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 Lorraine
: George
From Cape Town International Airport To Lorraine
Port Elizabeth
From Cape Town International Airport To Lorraine
: Knysna
From Cape Town International Airport To Lorraine
: Lorraine
From Cape Town International Airport To Lorraine
Samantha Way
From Cape Town International Airport To Lorraine

Route Locations

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

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