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Distance from Cape Town to Elandsbaai

Cape Town to Elandsbaai is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 213.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 8 min.

N Cape Town → Elandsbaai
Road distance
213.8 km
N1 R27
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
180.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 8 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
188 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R408.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R409.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R497.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R500.20
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R538.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R540.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R655.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R659.98
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R708.61
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R711.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R863.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R868.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
358° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
178° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-32.3108, 18.3450
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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213.8 km 3 hrs 8 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Elandsbaai
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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. 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
    1.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R27: Milnerton
    0.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Marine Drive
    5.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Otto du Plessis Drive
    10.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto West Coast Road
    124.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    2.3 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road
    26.1 km
  16. Continue straight
    5.0 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left
    34.0 km
  19. Turn right
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left
    1.0 km
  21. Turn right
    0.2 km
  22. 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.
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Routes ↩ Elandsbaai → Cape Town Cape Town to Johannesburg Cape Town to Pretoria Cape Town to Durban Cape Town to Polokwane Johannesburg to Elandsbaai Pretoria to Elandsbaai Cape Town to Elandsbaai
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
107.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 34 min • 1 hr 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
15.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
35.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Elandsbaai
07:24 – 18:01
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
48 min
SunriseDawn break
07:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R893.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.28
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R42.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R940.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
107.0 km
Total: 213.8 km
Midpoint 107.0 km
213.8 km 3 hrs 8 min
Destination Elandsbaai -32.31083, 18.34500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 213.8 km
Return-cycle span 427.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 10.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 107.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.09951, 18.12858
End -32.31083, 18.34500
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Elandsbaai? +
Cape Town is about 213.8 km from Elandsbaai by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Elandsbaai? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Elandsbaai in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Elandsbaai? +
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 Elandsbaai? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R408.16 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R409.85 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R497.12 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R500.20 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Elandsbaai? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: Foreshore
From Cape Town To Elandsbaai
: Paarl
From Cape Town To Elandsbaai
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town To Elandsbaai
: Milnerton
From Cape Town To Elandsbaai
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From Cape Town To Elandsbaai
Coast
From Cape Town To Elandsbaai

Route Locations

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

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