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Distance from Cape Town to Libode M4

N Cape Town → Libode M4
Road distance
1,288.6 km
Highway dominant · N2 / R72
Cape Town to Libode M4 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,288.6 km in roughly 15 hrs 31 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,025.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 31 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
Return: 31 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
931 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,519.90
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,522.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,509.69
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,597.83
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,324.87
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,328.54
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,311.40
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,427.70
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,374.83
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,379.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,357.11
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,510.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
78° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
258° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-31.5425, 29.0183
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 14 °C Cape Town Cloudy View Forecast → 13 °C Libode M4 Fog View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Cape Town → Libode M4
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Car
1,288.6 km
15 hrs 31 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,288.6 km
~19 hrs 49 min
65 km/h avg
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Convenience store Soon after Cape Town

Shell Select

33 Main Road, Riviersonderend, 7250, Western Cape 140 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Quickshop

Riversdale 262 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

2 Victoria Bay Road, George, Western Cape 380 km from start
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Food & drink Around halfway

Prince of Tarts

N2 Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, Sedgefield, 6573 402 km from start
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Food & drink Around halfway

Fresh Bean Coffee Roastary

Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, Sedgefield, 6573 402 km from start
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Food & drink Around halfway

Familie Geheimpies

Wild Oats Market N2, Sedgefield 402 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Shell Select

6573, Western Cape 405 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Shell Select

6571, Western Cape 427 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Shell Select

6600, Western Cape 456 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Quickshop

Plettenberg Bay 457 km from start
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Food & drink Around halfway

Boxes & Bites

Old Nick Village N2, Plettenberg Bay 457 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Pick n Pay Express

Ries Street, Deal Party, Port Elizabeth, 6012, Eastern Cape 664 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Libode M4

Quickshop

East London 882 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Libode M4

TotalEnergies

136 Settlers Way, East London, 5201 883 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Libode M4

Shell

Mthatha, 5100, Eastern Cape 1,004 km from start
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1,288.6 km 15 hrs 31 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Libode M4
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  1. Directions from Cape Town to Libode M4 via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Cape Town to Libode M4 via R72
    Provincial road route R72
  3. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Roeland Street
    1.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive
    2.8 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    376.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    10.6 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    5.8 km
  18. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  19. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  20. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  21. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    1.5 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    276.1 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  28. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn right
    236.1 km
  31. Turn left onto Currie Street
    1.1 km
  32. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  33. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  34. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  35. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  36. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  37. Merge slight right
    217.7 km
  38. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    0.5 km
  39. Turn right onto Sutherland Street
    26.4 km
  40. Turn left
    1.1 km
  41. Turn right
    0.1 km
  42. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Routes ↩ Libode M4 → Cape Town Cape Town to Johannesburg Cape Town to Pretoria Cape Town to Durban Cape Town to Polokwane Johannesburg to Libode M4 Pretoria to Libode M4 Cape Town to Libode M4
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Halfway point
643.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 45 min • 7 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
92.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
214.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
69.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Libode M4
06:55 – 17:07
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:01
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,386.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R257.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,669.88
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (33)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
643.8 km
Total: 1,288.6 km
Midpoint 643.8 km
1,288.6 km 15 hrs 31 min
Destination Libode M4 -31.54250, 29.01833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,288.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,577.2 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 643.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -34.03399, 24.56529
End -31.54250, 29.01833
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Libode M4? +
Cape Town is about 1,288.6 km from Libode M4 by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Libode M4? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Libode M4 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 Libode M4? +
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 Libode M4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,519.90 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,522.68 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,509.69 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,597.83 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Libode M4? +
Yes. There are 3 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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Towns along the route

: Cape Town International Airport
From Cape Town To Libode M4
Somerset
From Cape Town To Libode M4
Hospital Bend
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Settlers Way
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: George
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Port Elizabeth
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: Knysna
From Cape Town To Libode M4
: Grahamstown
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: Port Alfred
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