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Distance from Cape Town to Malmesbury

N Cape Town → Malmesbury
Road distance
66.5 km
Provincial mix · M4 / R315
Cape Town to Malmesbury is a practical regional trip, covering about 66.5 km in roughly 48 min.
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
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
48 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
End point
Geldenhuys Street
Return: 1 hr 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R133.81
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R134.34
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R133.67
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R140.08
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R176.56
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R177.25
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R176.37
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R184.83
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R232.31
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R233.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R232.06
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R243.20
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
29° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
209° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-33.4603, 18.7236
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R60 - R140
Cape Town → Malmesbury
Route class Operational trip category
Regional
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 15 °C Cape Town Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Malmesbury Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Cape Town → Malmesbury
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Car
66.5 km
48 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
66.5 km
~1 hr 1 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Cape Town to Malmesbury

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Fuel stations Near Cape Town

Shell

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

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

Shoprite

Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape 1 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Cape Town

Shell Select

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

Fish4Africa

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

Shell Select

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

The Local Baker

178 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town 5 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Bootlegger Coffee Company

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

OK MiniMark Brooklyn Junction

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

Shell Select

7441, Western Cape 10 km from start
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Supermarkets Around halfway

Checkers

Vryburger Avenue, Cape Town, 7406, Western Cape 13 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Quickshop

Cape Town 13 km from start
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66.5 km 49 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Malmesbury
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Cape Town to Malmesbury via M4
    Metro arterial route M4
  2. Directions from Cape Town to Malmesbury via R315
    Provincial road route R315
  3. Head northeast on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.7 km
  5. Turn right onto Darling Street, M4
    0.7 km
  6. Keep left
    1.1 km
  7. Turn sharp right onto F.W. de Klerk Boulevard
    0.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    6.4 km
  9. Keep left
    0.5 km
  10. Keep right
    1.5 km
  11. Keep right
    1.6 km
  12. Keep left
    52.0 km
  13. Keep left
    0.3 km
  14. Keep left
    0.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto Bokomo Road, R315
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Railway Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Saint John Street
    0.0 km
  18. Turn left onto Geldenhuys Street
    0.5 km
  19. Arrive at Geldenhuys Street, on the right
    0.0 km
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Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
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.
M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route
Routes ↩ Malmesbury → Cape Town Cape Town to Johannesburg Cape Town to Pretoria Cape Town to Durban Cape Town to Polokwane Johannesburg to Malmesbury Pretoria to Malmesbury Cape Town to Malmesbury
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
33.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
24 min • 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
11.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Malmesbury
07:43 – 17:43
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:43
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
07:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R277.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.33
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R13.30
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R292.57
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
33.3 km
Total: 66.5 km
Midpoint 33.3 km
66.5 km 49 min
Destination Malmesbury End: Geldenhuys Street -33.46028, 18.72361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 66.5 km
Return-cycle span 133 km
Traversal time 49 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 25.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 33.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.70458, 18.54534
End -33.46028, 18.72361
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Malmesbury? +
Cape Town is about 66.5 km from Malmesbury by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Malmesbury? +
The drive usually takes about 49 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 R133.81 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R134.34 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R133.67 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R140.08 (R29.26 / 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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