Distance from Cape Town to Lamberts Bay

N Cape Town → Lamberts Bay
Road distance
254.3 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N7 / R364
Cape Town to Lamberts Bay is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 254.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 7 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
197.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 7 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
End point
Lamberts Bay Street
Return: 6 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
187 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R511.82
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R513.83
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R511.27
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R535.81
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R675.32
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R677.97
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R674.59
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R706.97
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R888.58
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R892.07
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R887.62
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R930.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
5° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
185° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-32.1562, 18.6030
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Cape Town → Lamberts Bay
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Car
254.3 km
3 hrs 7 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
254.3 km
~3 hrs 54 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Cape Town to Lamberts Bay

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Fuel stations Near Cape Town

Shell

1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape 0 km from start
Convenience store Near Cape Town

Shell Select

130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape 1 km from start
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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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Supermarkets Near Cape Town

Shoprite

Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape 1 km from start
Convenience store Near Cape Town

Shell Select

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

Fish4Africa

230 Victoria Road, Woodstock, 7915 3 km from start
Convenience store Near Cape Town

Shell Select

7405, Western Cape 5 km from start
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Food & drink Near Cape Town

The Local Baker

178 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town 5 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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Convenience store Near Cape Town

OK MiniMark Brooklyn Junction

1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405 6 km from start
Convenience store Near Cape Town

Shell Select

7441, Western Cape 10 km from start
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Supermarkets Soon after Cape Town

Checkers

Vryburger Avenue, Cape Town, 7406, Western Cape 13 km from start
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Supermarkets Soon after Cape Town

Checkers

Malmesbury, 7300, Western Cape 61 km from start
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Start, destination and route line.

254.3 km 188 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Lamberts Bay
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Directions from Cape Town to Lamberts Bay via N1 and N7
    National highway route N1N7
  2. Directions from Cape Town to Lamberts Bay via R364
    Provincial road route R364
  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
    5.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.5 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.6 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.7 km
  16. Merge slight right towards N7: Malmesbury
    116.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    37.5 km
  19. Continue straight
    57.6 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R364: Clanwilliam
    0.6 km
  21. Turn left
    27.9 km
  22. Turn right onto Van der Stel Street
    0.3 km
  23. Turn left onto Lamberts Bay Street
    0.3 km
  24. 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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
127.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 33 min • 1 hr 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.8%
Solar data
Daylight window at Lamberts Bay
07:41 – 17:47
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:44
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,063.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.87
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,119.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
127.3 km
Total: 254.3 km
Midpoint 127.3 km
254.3 km 188 min
Destination Lamberts Bay End: Lamberts Bay Street -32.15615, 18.60299

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 254.3 km
Return-cycle span 508.6 km
Traversal time 188 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 8.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -32.93395, 18.76794
End -32.15615, 18.60299
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Lamberts Bay? +
Cape Town is about 254.3 km from Lamberts Bay by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Lamberts Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 188 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Lamberts Bay in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Lamberts Bay? +
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 Lamberts Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R511.82 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R513.83 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R511.27 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R535.81 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Lamberts Bay? +
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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