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Distance from Cape Town to Brest

Cape Town to Brest is a short everyday drive, covering about 34.3 km in roughly 30 min.

N Cape Town → Brest
Road distance
34.3 km
M137 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
27.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
30 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
End point
Brest Road
Return: 1 hr 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
30 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R57.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R57.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R63.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R64.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R75.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R76.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R84.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R85.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R99.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R100.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R111.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R111.91
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
66° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
246° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-33.8300, 18.6848
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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34.3 km 30 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Brest
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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
    25.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M137
    0.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Okavango Road
    3.4 km
  12. Turn left onto Pinehurst Drive
    0.2 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Pinehurst Drive
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Pinehurst Drive
    0.3 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Pinehurst Drive
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Pinehurst Drive
    0.5 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Sirocco Drive
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Sirocco Drive
    0.2 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rochefort Way
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Rochefort Way
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Trouville Road
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left onto Brest Road
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    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 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
Routes ↩ Brest → Cape Town Cape Town to Johannesburg Cape Town to Pretoria Cape Town to Durban Cape Town to Polokwane Johannesburg to Brest Pretoria to Brest Cape Town to Brest
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
17.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
15 min • 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
5.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Brest
07:19 – 18:04
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
07:19
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R143.33
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.69
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R6.86
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R150.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
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
17.1 km
Total: 34.3 km
Midpoint 17.1 km
34.3 km 30 min
Destination Brest End: Brest Road -33.83004, 18.68477

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 34.3 km
Return-cycle span 68.6 km
Traversal time 30 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 67.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 17.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.88698, 18.57349
End -33.83004, 18.68477
Destination services

Available in Brest

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Brest
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Brest
3
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7570, Western Cape
  • PEP
    125-135 Ascot Street, Cape Town, 7570, Western Cape
  • PEP
    33 Wellington Street, Cape Town, 7550, Western Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Brest
1
  • ABSA
    26 Old Paarl Road
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Brest
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Brest
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Brest
2
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Brest? +
Cape Town is about 34.3 km from Brest by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Brest? +
The drive usually takes about 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Brest in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Brest? +
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 Brest? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R57.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R57.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R63.94 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R64.46 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Brest? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Foreshore
From Cape Town To Brest
: Paarl
From Cape Town To Brest
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town To Brest
Rochefort Way
From Cape Town To Brest

Route Locations

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

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