Distance from Cape Town International Airport to Zwide R36

N Cape Town International Airport → Zwide R36

Road distance

739.5 km

Highway dominant · N2 / R75

Cape Town International Airport to Zwide R36 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 739.5 km in roughly 8 hrs 50 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

641.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

8 hrs 50 min

End point

Koyana Street

Return: 17 hrs 40 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

530 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

9 hrs 50 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,446.12

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,447.72

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

91° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

271° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9718, 18.6021

End coords Destination point

-33.8617, 25.5574

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 16 °C Cape Town International Airport Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Zwide R36 Heavy Rain View Forecast →

Travel modes

Cape Town International Airport → Zwide R36

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Car

739.5 km

8 hrs 50 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

739.5 km

~11 hrs 22 min

65 km/h avg

✈ CPT → PLZ (1 hr 17 min)
🚗 14 km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International
↑ 6 hrs 17 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Cape Town International Airport

Finish Zwide R36

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Start point

Destination

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Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Cape Town International Airport to Zwide R36 via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Cape Town International Airport to Zwide R36 via R75

Provincial road route R75
Start your journey

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.0 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Turn left

0.2 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn right onto Tower Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Michigan Street

0.4 km
Turn left onto Borcherds Quarry Road

0.7 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Somerset West

0.6 km
Merge slight right

362.4 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George

0.9 km
Continue straight

50.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna

1.2 km
Continue straight

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

10.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.8 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

1.9 km
Continue straight

62.5 km
Continue straight

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

227.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R75: Uitenhage

0.4 km
Turn left onto Commercial Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Uitenhage Road

5.4 km
Turn right onto Johnson Road

0.8 km
Turn left onto Koyana Street

0.4 km
Enter the roundabout and continue onto Koyana Street

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

369.3 km

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 25 min • 4 hrs 25 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

53.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

123.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

39.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Zwide R36

07:14 – 17:16

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:15

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

9 hrs 56 min

SunriseDawn break

07:14

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,091.15

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R14.79

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R147.90

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,253.84

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (32)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211

Midpoint

369.3 km

Total: 739.5 km

Midpoint 369.3 km

739.5 km 8 hrs 50 min

Destination Zwide R36 End: Koyana Street -33.86173, 25.55736

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 739.5 km

Return-cycle span 1,479.0 km

Traversal time 8 hrs 50 min

Maneuver count 34

Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 369.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97185, 18.60211

Midpoint -34.16036, 22.09750

End -33.86173, 25.55736

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Questions 9

How far is Cape Town International Airport from Zwide R36? +

Cape Town International Airport is about 739.5 km from Zwide R36 by road.

How long does it take from Cape Town International Airport to Zwide R36? +

The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Cape Town International Airport to Zwide R36 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 Zwide R36? +

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 Zwide R36? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,446.12 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,447.72 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,440.27 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,490.85 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Cape Town International Airport to Zwide R36? +

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 Zwide R36

: George

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Port Elizabeth

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: Knysna

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