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Distance from Cape Town to Malmesbury

Cape Town to Malmesbury is a practical regional trip, covering about 66.6 km in roughly 50 min.

N Cape Town → Malmesbury
Road distance
66.6 km
41.4 mi • 35.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
59.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
50 min
Return: 1 hr 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R111.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R111.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R124.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R125.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R147.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R147.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R163.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R165.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R193.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R194.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R215.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R217.23
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Malmesbury
15.7°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.6°C
Day range High / low
H 29° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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66.6 km 50 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Malmesbury
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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
    5.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.6 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right towards N7: Malmesbury
    51.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R315: Malmesbury
    0.3 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards R315: Malmesbury
    0.6 km
  17. Go straight onto Bokomo Road
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left onto Railway Street
    0.2 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint John Street
    0.0 km
  20. Turn left onto Geldenhuys Street
    0.5 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
33.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
25 min • 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Malmesbury
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Malmesbury, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Malmesbury
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Malmesbury Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Paarl
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
12.5 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
24.3 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
26.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Malmesbury → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Malmesbury
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Cape Town to Durban Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
33.3 km
Total: 66.6 km
Midpoint 33.3 km
66.6 km 50 min
Destination Malmesbury -33.46028, 18.72361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 66.6 km
Return-cycle span 133.1 km
Traversal time 50 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 31.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 33.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.70396, 18.54552
End -33.46028, 18.72361
Destination services

Available in Malmesbury

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Malmesbury
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Malmesbury
4
  • Pick n Pay
    55 Voortrekker Road, Malmesbury, 7300, Western Cape
  • Quickshop
    45 Voortrekker Road, Malmesbury
  • Usave
    Malmesbury, 7300, Western Cape
  • Checkers
    Malmesbury, 7300, Western Cape
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Malmesbury? +
Cape Town is about 66.6 km from Malmesbury by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Malmesbury? +
The drive usually takes about 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Malmesbury in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Malmesbury? +
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 Malmesbury? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R111.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R111.95 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R124.12 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R125.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Malmesbury? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 12.5 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 24.3 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 26.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 26.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 33.0 km

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