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Distance from Cape Town to Absa Da Gama Road

Cape Town to Absa Da Gama Road is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 683.9 km in roughly 8 hrs 18 min.

N Cape Town → Absa Da Gama Road
Road distance
683.9 km
424.9 mi • 369.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
599.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 18 min
Return: 16 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,144.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,150.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,275.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,285.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,510.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,517.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,682.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,696.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,987.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,996.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,214.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,232.02
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 33 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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683.9 km 8 hrs 18 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Absa Da Gama Road
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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
    376.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    10.6 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    5.8 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  18. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  19. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    1.5 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    155.1 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Jeffreys Bay
    0.5 km
  26. Turn right
    0.3 km
  27. Continue straight onto Saint Francis Street
    2.1 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Saint Francis Street
    0.1 km
  29. Continue onto Saint Francis Street
    0.2 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Saint Francis Street
    0.0 km
  31. Continue onto Saint Francis Street
    0.5 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Saint Francis Street
    0.0 km
  33. Continue onto Saint Francis Street
    0.8 km
  34. Turn right onto Koraal Street
    2.0 km
  35. Continue straight onto Woltemade Street
    0.4 km
  36. Turn left onto Da Gama Road
    0.3 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
341.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 9 min • 4 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Absa Da Gama Road
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Absa Da Gama Road, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Absa Da Gama Road
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Absa Da Gama Road 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 Similar distance
311.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
445.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
390.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Absa Da Gama Road → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Absa Da Gama Road
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
341.5 km
Total: 683.9 km
Midpoint 341.5 km
683.9 km 8 hrs 18 min
Destination Absa Da Gama Road -34.05255, 24.92293

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 683.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,367.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 341.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -34.20910, 21.63253
End -34.05255, 24.92293
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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Absa Da Gama Road
4
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Da Gama Road
6
  • Last Season Factory Shop
    Da Gama Road
  • Woolworths
    Unit G46 Saint Francis Street, Eastern Cape
  • Markham
    Saint Francis Street Fountains Mall, Jeffreys Bay, 6330, Eastern Cape
  • Truworths
    Saint Francis Street Fountains Mall, Jeffreys Bay, 6330, Eastern Cape
  • Totalsports
    Saint Francis Street Fountains Mall, Jeffreys Bay, 6330, Eastern Cape
  • Identity
    Saint Francis Street Fountains Mall, Jeffreys Bay, 6330, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Absa Da Gama Road
4
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Absa Da Gama Road
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Da Gama Road
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Absa Da Gama Road
2
  • Game
    Unit G1 Saint Francis Street, Eastern Cape
  • Edgars
    Saint Francis Street Fountains Mall, Jeffreys Bay, 6330
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Absa Da Gama Road? +
Cape Town is about 683.9 km from Absa Da Gama Road by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Absa Da Gama Road? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Absa Da Gama Road 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 to Absa Da Gama Road? +
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 to Absa Da Gama Road? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,144.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,150.24 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,275.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,285.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Absa Da Gama Road? +
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. 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 To Absa Da Gama Road
Somerset
From Cape Town To Absa Da Gama Road
Hospital Bend
From Cape Town To Absa Da Gama Road
Settlers Way
From Cape Town To Absa Da Gama Road
: George
From Cape Town To Absa Da Gama Road
Port Elizabeth
From Cape Town To Absa Da Gama Road
: Knysna
From Cape Town To Absa Da Gama Road
Jeffreys Bay
From Cape Town To Absa Da Gama Road

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Absa Da Gama Road, Eastern Cape
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 311.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 445.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 390.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 505.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 407.5 km

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