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Distance from Cape Town to Kitty

N Cape Town → Kitty
Road distance
1135 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R30
Cape Town to Kitty is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,135.0 km in roughly 12 hrs 57 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,028.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 57 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
End point
Margaret Rylaan
Return: 25 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
777 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,284.17
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,293.16
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,281.72
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,391.23
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,013.84
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,025.70
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,010.61
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,155.10
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,965.58
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,981.19
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,961.32
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,151.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
53° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
233° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-28.1292, 26.8297
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 13 °C Cape Town Clear Sky View Forecast → 8 °C Kitty Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Cape Town → Kitty
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Car
1135 km
12 hrs 57 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1135 km
~17 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Cape Town to Kitty

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Food & drink Near Cape Town

Dinkel German Bakery

91 Kloof Nek Road, Cape Town, 8001 1 km from start
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Food & drink Near Cape Town

81 Rose Street, 8001 1 km from start
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Convenience store Near Cape Town

Bread Milk & Honey

10 Spin Street, Cape Town 1 km from start
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Food & drink Near Cape Town

Jason Bakery

83 Main Road, Cape Town 2 km from start
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Convenience store Near Cape Town

Shell Select

8001, Western Cape 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Cape Town

Bootlegger Coffee Company

1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405 6 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Cape Town

Shell

Worcester, 6849, Western Cape 93 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Cape Town

Bonjour

Touws River, 6880 164 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6900, Western Cape 240 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Quickshop

Laingsburg 241 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6950, Western Cape 354 km from start
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Supermarkets Around halfway

Checkers

Beaufort West, 6970, Western Cape 426 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Quickshop

Beaufort West 426 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Shell Select

6970, Western Cape 489 km from start
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Food & drink Near Kitty

Mugg & Bean

Kellner Street 912 km from start
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Route

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1135 km 777 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Kitty
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Cape Town to Kitty via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Cape Town to Kitty via R30
    Provincial road route R30
  3. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  6. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  8. Go straight
    0.1 km
  9. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  10. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    461.0 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  14. Continue straight
    554.5 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Bradfort
    0.9 km
  16. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    101.2 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    11.1 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. Continue slight left onto Martie Street
    0.5 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left onto Era Crescent
    0.2 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right onto Margaret Rylaan
    0.1 km
  22. Continue make a U-turn onto Margaret Rylaan
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R288.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Brandfort
Road: Road not linked yet
R62.50
Brandfort
Road: R30/R730/R34
R62.50
Routes ↩ Kitty → Cape Town Cape Town to Johannesburg Cape Town to Pretoria Cape Town to Durban Cape Town to Polokwane Johannesburg to Kitty Pretoria to Kitty Cape Town to Kitty
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
567.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 28 min • 6 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
81.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
188.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
61.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kitty
06:58 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:11
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 24 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,744.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R22.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R227.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,994.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
567.6 km
Total: 1135 km
Midpoint 567.6 km
1135 km 777 min
Destination Kitty End: Margaret Rylaan -28.12917, 26.82972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1135 km
Return-cycle span 2270 km
Traversal time 777 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 567.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -31.80378, 23.37036
End -28.12917, 26.82972
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Kitty? +
Cape Town is about 1135 km from Kitty by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Kitty? +
The drive usually takes about 777 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Kitty 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 Kitty? +
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 Kitty? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,284.17 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,293.16 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,281.72 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,391.23 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Kitty? +
Yes. There are 6 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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