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Distance from Cape Town to Ashton

Cape Town to Ashton is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 174.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 12 min.

N Cape Town → Ashton
Road distance
174.6 km
N1 R60
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
151.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 12 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
Return: 4 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
132 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R333.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R334.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R406.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R408.59
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R439.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R441.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R535.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R539.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R578.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R581.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R704.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R709.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
86° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
266° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-33.8339, 20.0553
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

174.6 km 132 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Ashton
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    106.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  15. Turn left onto High Street
    0.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Robertson Street towards R60: Robertson
    2.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    44.9 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    15.3 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
87.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 6 min • 1 hr 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
29.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ashton
07:20 – 17:51
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
07:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R729.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R34.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R768.28
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
87.2 km
Total: 174.6 km
Midpoint 87.2 km
174.6 km 132 min
Destination Ashton -33.83394, 20.05534

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 174.6 km
Return-cycle span 349.2 km
Traversal time 132 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 12.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 87.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.70493, 19.25472
End -33.83394, 20.05534
Destination services

Available in Ashton

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Ashton
1
  • PEP
    1480 Main Road, Ashton, 6715, Western Cape
Destination brief

Travelling to Ashton

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Ashton stands out
Ashton reflects valley-town travel and local destination planning rather than large-city assumptions.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Ashton arrivals improve when the exact farm, guesthouse or town address is confirmed early.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Ashton stays, local work or family visits and surrounding valley travel.
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Ashton? +
Cape Town is about 174.6 km from Ashton by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Ashton? +
The drive usually takes about 132 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Ashton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Ashton? +
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 Ashton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R333.41 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R334.79 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R406.07 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R408.59 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Ashton? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ashton, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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