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Distance from Cape Town to Buffalo Pass

Cape Town to Buffalo Pass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,025.0 km in roughly 12 hrs 14 min.

N Cape Town → Buffalo Pass
Road distance
1025 km
N2 R72
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
875.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 14 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
End point
Buffalo Pass
Return: 24 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
734 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,715.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,724.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,911.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,926.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,264.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,274.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,522.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,542.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,978.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,993.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,318.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,345.43
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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
-33.0452, 27.8047
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1025 km 734 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Buffalo Pass
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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 1st exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    276.1 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  26. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn right
    224.6 km
  29. Turn left onto Buffalo Pass
    0.9 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
511.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 7 min • 6 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
73.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
170.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
55.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Buffalo Pass
06:47 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,284.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R205.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,510.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
511.9 km
Total: 1025 km
Midpoint 511.9 km
1025 km 734 min
Destination Buffalo Pass End: Buffalo Pass -33.04524, 27.80465

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1025 km
Return-cycle span 2050 km
Traversal time 734 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 511.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -34.04424, 23.28391
End -33.04524, 27.80465
Destination services

Available in Buffalo Pass

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Buffalo Pass
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Buffalo Pass
1
  • Shell
    110 Jan Smuts Avenue, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Buffalo Pass
3
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Buffalo Pass? +
Cape Town is about 1025 km from Buffalo Pass by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Buffalo Pass? +
The drive usually takes about 734 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Buffalo Pass 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 Buffalo Pass? +
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 Buffalo Pass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,715.89 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,724.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,911.47 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,926.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Buffalo Pass? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
KuGompo City, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Willow Park
Road: Buffalo Pass
Postal code: Not available

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