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Distance from Cape Town N5 N1 to Malmesbury

Cape Town N5 N1 to Malmesbury is a practical regional trip, covering about 60.5 km in roughly 42 min.

N Cape Town N5 N1 → Malmesbury
Road distance
60.5 km
M26 N1 N7 R315
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
52.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
42 min
End point
Geldenhuys Street
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R101.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R101.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R112.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R113.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R133.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R134.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R148.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R150.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R175.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R176.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R195.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R197.55
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
22° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
202° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.8953, 18.5155
End coords Destination point
-33.4603, 18.7236
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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60.5 km 42 min
Start Cape Town N5 N1
Finish Malmesbury
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    3.6 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M26
    0.5 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork towards M26: Goodwood
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Monte Vista Boulevard towards Goodwood
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right towards N1: Cape Town
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    1.1 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.5 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight
    51.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R315: Malmesbury
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards R315: Malmesbury
    0.6 km
  13. Go straight onto Bokomo Road
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Railway Street
    0.2 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint John Street
    0.0 km
  16. Turn left onto Geldenhuys Street
    0.5 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
30.3 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
21 min • 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
10.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Malmesbury
07:20 – 18:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 31 min
SunriseDawn break
07:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R253.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.21
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R12.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R266.32
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town N5 N1 -33.89534, 18.51549
Midpoint
30.3 km
Total: 60.5 km
Midpoint 30.3 km
60.5 km 42 min
Destination Malmesbury End: Geldenhuys Street -33.46028, 18.72361

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 60.5 km
Return-cycle span 121.1 km
Traversal time 42 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 28.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 30.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.89534, 18.51549
Midpoint -33.67758, 18.55307
End -33.46028, 18.72361
Destination services

Available in Malmesbury

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Malmesbury
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Malmesbury
4
  • Pick n Pay
    55 Voortrekker Road, Malmesbury, 7300, Western Cape
  • Quickshop
    45 Voortrekker Road, Malmesbury
  • Usave
    Malmesbury, 7300, Western Cape
  • Checkers
    Malmesbury, 7300, Western Cape
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town N5 N1 from Malmesbury? +
Cape Town N5 N1 is about 60.5 km from Malmesbury by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town N5 N1 to Malmesbury? +
The drive usually takes about 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town N5 N1 to Malmesbury in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town N5 N1 to Malmesbury? +
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 N5 N1 to Malmesbury? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R101.32 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R101.80 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R112.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R113.79 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town N5 N1 to Malmesbury? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Goodwood
From Cape Town N5 N1 To Malmesbury
Monte Vista Boulevard
From Cape Town N5 N1 To Malmesbury
: Cape Town
From Cape Town N5 N1 To Malmesbury
Kaapstad
From Cape Town N5 N1 To Malmesbury
: Malmesbury
From Cape Town N5 N1 To Malmesbury
Darling
From Cape Town N5 N1 To Malmesbury

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town N5 N1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Malmesbury, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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