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Distance from Cape Town International Airport to Newlands

Cape Town International Airport to Newlands is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,730.0 km in roughly 18 hrs 52 min.

N Cape Town International Airport → Newlands
Road distance
1,730.0 km
1,075.0 mi • 933.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,528.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 52 min
Return: 37 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 hrs 52 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,895.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,909.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,226.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,252.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,821.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,839.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,256.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,291.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5,027.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,051.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,600.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,646.18
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
18 hrs 52 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
19 hrs 7 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,730.0 km 18 hrs 52 min
Start Cape Town International Airport
Finish Newlands
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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
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  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 left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  20. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  21. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  24. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork
    104.7 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left
    2.0 km
  27. Go straight
    2.7 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    1.4 km
  30. Turn left onto Matlala Road
    20.9 km
  31. Turn left
    2.5 km
  32. Turn right
    0.3 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 48
Known total R1,597.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 48 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
865.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 26 min • 9 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town International Airport → Newlands
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Newlands
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town International Airport → Newlands
Cape Town International Airport Origin postcode
Not available
Newlands Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,357.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,436.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,453.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Newlands → Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town International Airport ↔ Newlands
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint
865.6 km
Total: 1,730.0 km
Midpoint 865.6 km
1,730.0 km 18 hrs 52 min
Destination Newlands -23.84273, 29.24870

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,730.0 km
Return-cycle span 3,459.9 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 865.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint -30.18775, 25.72792
End -23.84273, 29.24870
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town International Airport from Newlands? +
Cape Town International Airport is about 1,730.0 km from Newlands by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town International Airport to Newlands? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town International Airport to Newlands 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 Newlands? +
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 Newlands? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,895.97 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,909.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,226.04 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,252.20 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town International Airport to Newlands? +
Yes. There are 48 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. 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 Newlands
: Bellville
From Cape Town International Airport To Newlands
: Paarl
From Cape Town International Airport To Newlands
Worcester
From Cape Town International Airport To Newlands
: Johannesburg
From Cape Town International Airport To Newlands
ern Bypass
From Cape Town International Airport To Newlands
: Pretoria
From Cape Town International Airport To Newlands
Polokwane
From Cape Town International Airport To Newlands
Krugersdorp
From Cape Town International Airport To Newlands

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Newlands
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 George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,357.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,436.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,453.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,491.4 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,551.4 km

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