Distance from Cape Town to E17

N Cape Town → E17

Road distance

19.5 km

Metro routes · M10 / N2

Cape Town to E17 is a short everyday drive, covering about 19.5 km in roughly 20 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

15.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.28×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

20 min

Start point

Paddock Avenue

Return: 40 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

20 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

57.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

20 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R38.12

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R38.17

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

119° ESE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

299° WNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-33.9288, 18.4172

End coords Destination point

-33.9954, 18.5611

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R20 - R35

Cape Town → E17

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 13 °C Cape Town Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C E17 Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Cape Town → E17

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Car

19.5 km

20 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

19.5 km

~18 min

62 km/h avg

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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

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Cape Town

Finish E17

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Cape Town to E17 via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Cape Town to E17 via M10

Metro arterial route M10
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

9.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M10

0.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M10: Heideveld

0.3 km
Turn right onto Duinefontein Road

1.3 km
Turn left onto Klipfontein Road towards Gugulethu

0.9 km
Turn right onto Steve Biko Drive

0.2 km
Turn right onto Ngambu Street

1.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Qabazi Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto Qabazi Drive

0.7 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Turn left

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

9.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

10 min • 10 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

1.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

3.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

1.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at E17

07:43 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:43

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 0 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R81.49

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.39

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R3.90

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R85.78

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

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

9.7 km

Total: 19.5 km

Midpoint 9.7 km

19.5 km 20 min

Destination E17 -33.99542, 18.56109

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 19.5 km

Return-cycle span 39.0 km

Traversal time 20 min

Maneuver count 18

Maneuver density 92.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 9.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint -33.94973, 18.50648

End -33.99542, 18.56109

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 8

How far is Cape Town from E17? +

Cape Town is about 19.5 km from E17 by road.

How long does it take from Cape Town to E17? +

The drive usually takes about 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to E17 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Cape Town to E17? +

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 E17? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R38.12 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R38.17 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R37.97 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R39.30 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to E17? +

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

: Cape Town International Airport

From Cape Town To E17

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Hospital Bend

From Cape Town To E17

Settlers Way

From Cape Town To E17

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Gugulethu

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