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Distance from Cape Town to Atlantis

Cape Town to Atlantis is a practical regional trip, covering about 52.5 km in roughly 42 min.

N Cape Town → Atlantis
Road distance
52.5 km
32.6 mi • 28.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
40.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
42 min
Return: 1 hr 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.5 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
R87.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R88.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R97.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R98.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R115.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R116.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R129.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R130.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R152.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R153.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R169.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R171.36
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
42 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
57 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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52.5 km 42 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Atlantis
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head northeast on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.7 km
  3. Turn right onto Darling Street, M4
    0.7 km
  4. Keep left
    1.1 km
  5. Turn sharp right onto F.W. de Klerk Boulevard
    0.0 km
  6. Continue straight
    6.4 km
  7. Keep left
    0.5 km
  8. Keep right
    1.5 km
  9. Keep right
    1.6 km
  10. Keep left
    25.1 km
  11. Keep left
    0.4 km
  12. Keep left
    4.9 km
  13. Turn sharp right onto Old Mamre Road, R304
    8.7 km
  14. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Starling Road
    0.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto Starling Road
    0.4 km
  16. Turn left onto Curlew Street
    0.5 km
  17. Arrive at Curlew Street, on the right
    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 M4 - Magalies Toll Route
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.
M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
26.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
21 min • 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Atlantis
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Atlantis
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Atlantis
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Atlantis Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Paarl
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Paarl Similar distance
1.5 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
10.2 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Similar distance
12.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Atlantis → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Atlantis
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
26.3 km
Total: 52.5 km
Midpoint 26.3 km
52.5 km 42 min
Destination Atlantis -33.56722, 18.50028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 52.5 km
Return-cycle span 105.0 km
Traversal time 42 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 32.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 26.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.76718, 18.54766
End -33.56722, 18.50028
Destination services

Available in Atlantis

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

Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Atlantis
6

  • 1 Berzelia Street, Protea Park, Atlantis, 7349

  • 1 Adriatic Avenue, Avondale, Atlantis, 7349
  • San Michell Independent School
    Saxonwold Road

  • 3 Dassenberg Street, Pella, Cape Town, 7348

  • Johannes Street, Mamre Cape Town, 7347

  • Bishop Mark Street, Mamre, Cape Town, 7347
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Atlantis
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Atlantis
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Atlantis

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 Atlantis stands out
Atlantis is best treated as a specific edge-of-metro destination, not a generic Cape Town city-centre arrival.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Atlantis timing improves when the final industrial, residential or local destination is clearly known before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Atlantis-specific work trips, family visits and district-level planning.
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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Atlantis? +
Cape Town is about 52.5 km from Atlantis by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Atlantis? +
The drive usually takes about 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Atlantis in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Atlantis? +
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 Atlantis? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R87.89 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R88.31 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R97.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R98.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Atlantis? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

F.W. de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town To Atlantis

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Atlantis
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 Paarl Similar distance
About 54.0 km Difference: 1.5 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
About 42.3 km Difference: 10.2 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Similar distance
About 40.2 km Difference: 12.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Similar distance
About 92.6 km Difference: 40.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Similar distance
About 99.6 km Difference: 47.1 km

Reverse route and related trips

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