Distance from Cape Town to Lausanne

N Cape Town → Lausanne

Road distance

27.5 km

Metro routes · M31 / N1

Cape Town to Lausanne is a short everyday drive, covering about 27.5 km in roughly 23 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

22.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.23×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

23 min

Start point

Paddock Avenue

End point

Lausanne Crescent

Return: 47 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

23 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

69.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

23 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R53.80

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R53.86

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

77° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

257° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9288, 18.4172

End coords Destination point

-33.8819, 18.6525

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R30 - R50

Cape Town → Lausanne

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 11 °C Cape Town Fog View Forecast → 11 °C Lausanne Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Cape Town → Lausanne

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Car

27.5 km

23 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

27.5 km

~25 min

65 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 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

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Cape Town

Finish Lausanne

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Cape Town to Lausanne via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Cape Town to Lausanne via M31

Metro arterial route M31
Head on Paddock Avenue

0.1 km
Turn left onto Saint Johns Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Plein Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Darling Street

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road

0.2 km
Go straight

0.1 km
Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street

1.0 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard

21.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31: Old Oak Road

0.6 km
Turn right onto Old Oak Road towards Brackenfell

0.9 km
Turn right onto Suikerbos Street

0.9 km
Turn right onto La Rochelle Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Lausanne Crescent

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

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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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

13.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

11 min • 11 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

2.0 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

4.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

1.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

81.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Lausanne

07:45 – 17:42

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 56 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:45

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R115.00

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.55

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R5.50

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R121.05

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (3)

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

13.7 km

Total: 27.5 km

Midpoint 13.7 km

27.5 km 23 min

Destination Lausanne End: Lausanne Crescent -33.88192, 18.65247

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 27.5 km

Return-cycle span 55.0 km

Traversal time 23 min

Maneuver count 15

Maneuver density 54.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 13.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint -33.88695, 18.53841

End -33.88192, 18.65247

Route support

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Questions 8

How far is Cape Town from Lausanne? +

Cape Town is about 27.5 km from Lausanne by road.

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

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

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

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

Is taxi available from Cape Town to Lausanne? +

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 Lausanne? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R55.36 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R55.58 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R55.30 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R57.96 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Lausanne? +

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

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From Cape Town To Lausanne

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