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Distance from Cape Town to Beacon Way

Cape Town to Beacon Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 521.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 24 min.

N Cape Town → Beacon Way
Road distance
521.8 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
456.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 24 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
End point
Beacon Way
Return: 12 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
384 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R996.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,000.43
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,213.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,220.95
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,314.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,320.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,601.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,610.98
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,729.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,736.86
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,106.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,119.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
93° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
273° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-34.0423, 23.3706
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

521.8 km 384 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Beacon Way
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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
    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 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  24. Continue
    0.1 km
  25. Continue straight onto Beacon Way
    0.2 km
  26. 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 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
Routes ↩ Beacon Way → Cape Town Cape Town to Johannesburg Cape Town to Pretoria Cape Town to Durban Cape Town to Polokwane Johannesburg to Beacon Way Pretoria to Beacon Way Cape Town to Beacon Way
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
260.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 12 min • 3 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
86.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Beacon Way
07:08 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
07:08
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,181.02
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R104.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,295.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
260.6 km
Total: 521.8 km
Midpoint 260.6 km
521.8 km 384 min
Destination Beacon Way End: Beacon Way -34.04234, 23.37063

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 521.8 km
Return-cycle span 1043.6 km
Traversal time 384 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 260.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -34.11758, 20.86382
End -34.04234, 23.37063
Destination services

Available in Beacon Way

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Beacon Way
1
  • Murray High School
    Murray High School, Skosana Street, Bitou Ward 6, Bitou Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Beacon Way
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Beacon Way
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Beacon Way
1
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Beacon Way
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Beacon Way
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Beacon Way
2
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Beacon Way? +
Cape Town is about 521.8 km from Beacon Way by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Beacon Way? +
The drive usually takes about 384 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Beacon Way in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Beacon Way? +
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 Beacon Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R996.30 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,000.43 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,213.44 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,220.95 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Beacon Way? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Route Locations

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

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