Distance from Cape Town to E 47

N Cape Town → E 47

Road distance

878.2 km

Highway dominant · N2

Cape Town to E 47 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 878.2 km in roughly 10 hrs 23 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

757.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.16×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

10 hrs 23 min

Start point

Paddock Avenue

End point

East

Return: 20 hrs 47 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

623 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

11 hrs 38 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,717.41

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,719.31

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

87° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

267° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9288, 18.4172

End coords Destination point

-33.2834, 26.5624

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 15 °C Cape Town Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C E 47 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Cape Town → E 47

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Car

878.2 km

10 hrs 23 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

878.2 km

~13 hrs 30 min

65 km/h avg

✈ CPT → PLZ (1 hr 17 min)
🚗 118 km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International
↑ 5 hrs 57 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Cape Town

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 0 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

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Hotel

Hotel Near Cape Town

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 0 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

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Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Cape Town

Finish E 47

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

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Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Cape Town to E 47 via N2

National highway N2
Head on Paddock Avenue

0.1 km
Turn left onto Saint Johns Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Roeland Street

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive

2.8 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Hospital Bend

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Settlers Way

376.1 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George

0.9 km
Continue straight

50.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna

1.2 km
Continue straight

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

10.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.8 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

1.9 km
Continue straight

62.5 km
Continue straight

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

276.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown

0.9 km
Continue straight

72.9 km
Turn left onto Grey Street

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Beaufort Street

1.6 km
Continue straight onto Raglan Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Beaufort Street

1.6 km
Turn left

0.5 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn slight right

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Nompondo Street

0.8 km
Turn right onto Nxanxadi

0.1 km
Turn left onto East

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

438.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 11 min • 5 hrs 11 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

63.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

146.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

47.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at E 47

07:11 – 17:12

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:12

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

1 hr 7 min

SunriseDawn break

07:11

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,671.03

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R17.56

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R175.65

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,864.25

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (30)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint

438.6 km

Total: 878.2 km

Midpoint 438.6 km

878.2 km 10 hrs 23 min

Destination E 47 End: East -33.28339, 26.56237

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 878.2 km

Return-cycle span 1,756.5 km

Traversal time 10 hrs 23 min

Maneuver count 37

Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 438.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint -33.99021, 22.55198

End -33.28339, 26.56237

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Cape Town from E 47? +

Cape Town is about 878.2 km from E 47 by road.

How long does it take from Cape Town to E 47? +

The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to E 47 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 E 47? +

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 E 47? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,767.37 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,774.32 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,765.47 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,850.20 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to E 47? +

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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Towns along the route

: Cape Town International Airport

From Cape Town To E 47

Somerset

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Hospital Bend

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Settlers Way

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: George

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Port Elizabeth

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: Knysna

From Cape Town To E 47

: Grahamstown

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Nxanxadi

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Places from Cape Town to E 47

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Boxes & Bites

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Khutliso Daniels Secondary School

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C. M. Vellem Primary School

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T. E. M. Mrwetyana Secondary School

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Auto Clinic

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PEP

Pick n Pay

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Nedbank

Director of Public Prosecutions Eastern Cape

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Makana Health Sub-district Offices

Spec Savers

Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs

Checkers

The Crazy Store

Department of Roads and Transport

Pick n Pay

Hoof & Hound

Legal Resources Centre

Gadra Education Office

Jacques' Artisinal Bread

GEEnet

South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB)

Bouquet Florist for Flowers Grahamstown

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Victoria & Alfred Hotel

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