Distance from Cape Town International Airport to Ring 4

N Cape Town International Airport → Ring 4
Road distance
414.6 km
Highway dominant · N2
Cape Town International Airport to Ring 4 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 414.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 51 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
355.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 51 min
End point
Ring
Return: 9 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
291 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R810.81
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R811.70
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R807.52
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R835.89
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,069.82
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,071.00
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,065.48
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,102.90
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,407.65
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,409.21
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,401.95
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,451.19
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
91° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
271° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9718, 18.6021
End coords Destination point
-33.9785, 22.4563
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Cape Town International Airport → Ring 4
Places along your journey

Places from Cape Town International Airport to Ring 4

Fuel stops, restaurants, shops and services along or near your route.

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Fuel stations Near Cape Town International Airport

Shell

Emms Drive, 7755, Western Cape 3 km from start
Convenience store Near Cape Town International Airport

Shell Select

7134, Western Cape 17 km from start
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Supermarkets Near Cape Town International Airport

Pick n Pay Hyper

Barker Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130, Western Cape 24 km from start
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Food & drink Near Cape Town International Airport

1 Dirkie Uys Street, Somerset West, 7130 26 km from start
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Food & drink Near Cape Town International Airport

Weirdough

Myburgh Road, Somerset West, 7130 26 km from start
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Convenience store Near Cape Town International Airport

Pick n Pay Express

Somerset West, 7130, Western Cape 28 km from start
Fuel stations Near Cape Town International Airport

Shell

7130, Western Cape 32 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Cape Town International Airport

Langs Toyota

Prince Alfred Road, Caledon, 7230 81 km from start
Convenience store Around halfway

Shell Select

33 Main Road, Riviersonderend, 7250, Western Cape 122 km from start
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Food & drink Around halfway

Oumeul Bakkery

27 Main Road 122 km from start
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Food & drink Past halfway

Sarah's Bakeshop

8 Voortrek Street, Swellendam, 6740 170 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Quickshop

Heidelberg 218 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Ring 4

Quickshop

Riversdale 244 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Ring 4

Quickshop

Mossel Bay 317 km from start
Fuel stations Approaching Ring 4

Shell

Mossel Bay, 6506, Western Cape 323 km from start
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We don't have last-stop data near your destination yet.

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Supermarkets 1.3 km

Checkers

George, 6530, Western Cape
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Convenience store 1.4 km

Quickshop

42 Albert Street, George
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Schools & education 1.5 km

Gracehill College

88 Hope Street
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Convenience store 1.7 km

Bonjour

Nelson Mandela Boulevard, George, 6529
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Supermarkets 1.7 km

Pick n Pay

York Street, George, 6530, Western Cape
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Professional services 1.9 km

Business Cafe

104 Meade Street, George, 6529
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Food & drink 1.9 km

Prince of Tarts

5 Hibernia Street, george, 6529
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Supermarkets 2.0 km

Shoprite

80 Market Street, George, 6529, Western Cape
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Schools & education 2.0 km

Outeniqua Primary School

46 Hibernia Street
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Banks 2.1 km

FNB

97 York Street, George, 6530
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Banks 2.2 km

Nedbank

106 York Street, George
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Home & garden 2.3 km

Build it

1 Courtenay Street
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Supermarkets 2.5 km

Pick n Pay

28 Courtenay Street, George, 6529, Western Cape
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Food & drink 2.5 km

Plat? Coffee

74 Knysna
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Convenience store 2.5 km

Bonjour

47 Courtenay Street, George, 6529
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Convenience store 2.7 km

Quickshop

George
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Professional services 3.5 km

SMSS

17 Plantation, George, 6529
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Gifts & hobbies 3.7 km

The Sacred Leaf

8 Puma Street, George, 6529
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Schools & education 4.1 km

Denneoord Primary School

Wellington Street, George, 6530
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Car services 4.4 km

Audi Centre George

Corner Kaaimans & Knysna Road, George, 6530, Western Cape
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Professional services 4.6 km

Jody Stoffels

9 Cherry Maur Close, George, 6529
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Agriculture 5.1 km

Oracle Mushrooms

N2, George
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Clothing & fashion 5.1 km

Knapdoen Leather

Outeniqua Family Market, George
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Route overview

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Route map

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Start, destination and route line.

414.6 km 4 hrs 51 min
Start Cape Town International Airport
Finish Ring 4
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Directions from Cape Town International Airport to Ring 4 via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left
    0.2 km
  6. Turn right
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  8. Turn left onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  9. Turn left onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    0.7 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Somerset West
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    362.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  13. Continue straight
    44.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards York Street
    0.4 km
  15. Turn left onto York Street towards George
    1.7 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Hope Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Hope Street
    1.6 km
  18. Turn right onto Union Street
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Ring Road
    0.2 km
  20. Continue sharp left onto Ring
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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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
207.1 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 25 min • 2 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
69.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.7%
Solar data
Daylight window at Ring 4
07:30 – 17:27
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:28
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
07:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,733.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R82.93
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,824.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint
207.1 km
Total: 414.6 km
Midpoint 207.1 km
414.6 km 4 hrs 51 min
Destination Ring 4 End: Ring -33.97848, 22.45628

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 414.6 km
Return-cycle span 829.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 207.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint -34.03292, 20.50152
End -33.97848, 22.45628
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town International Airport from Ring 4? +
Cape Town International Airport is about 414.6 km from Ring 4 by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town International Airport to Ring 4? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town International Airport to Ring 4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town International Airport to Ring 4? +
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 Ring 4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R834.39 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R837.68 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R833.50 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R873.50 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town International Airport to Ring 4? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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