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Distance from Cape Town N1 to Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town N1 to Cape Town International Airport is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.3 km in roughly 21 min.

N Cape Town N1 → Cape Town International Airport
Road distance
20.3 km
M22 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
17.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
21 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
21 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
57.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R33.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R34.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R37.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R38.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R44.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R44.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R49.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R50.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R58.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R59.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R65.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R66.14
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
106° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
286° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-33.9718, 18.6021
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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20.3 km 21 min
Start Cape Town N1
Finish Cape Town International Airport
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Roeland Street
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive
    2.8 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    12.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    0.8 km
  10. Turn right onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  12. Turn left
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left
    0.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  17. Turn left
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.1 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town International Airport
07:20 – 18:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
07:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R84.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.05
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R89.16
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town N1 Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
10.1 km
Total: 20.3 km
Midpoint 10.1 km
20.3 km 21 min
Destination Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 20.3 km
Return-cycle span 40.5 km
Traversal time 21 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 88.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.94985, 18.51061
End -33.97185, 18.60211
Destination services

Available in Cape Town International Airport

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Service groups 4
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport
5
  • Shell
    Emms Drive, 7755, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7750, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7764, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport
4
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town N1 from Cape Town International Airport? +
Cape Town N1 is about 20.3 km from Cape Town International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town N1 to Cape Town International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town N1 to Cape Town International Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town N1 to Cape Town International Airport? +
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 N1 to Cape Town International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R33.92 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R34.08 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R37.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R38.10 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town N1 to Cape Town International Airport? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Cape Town International Airport
From Cape Town N1 To Cape Town International Airport
Somerset
From Cape Town N1 To Cape Town International Airport
Hospital Bend
From Cape Town N1 To Cape Town International Airport
Settlers Way
From Cape Town N1 To Cape Town International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town N1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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Reverse route and related trips

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