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Distance from Cape Town to Orleans

N Cape Town → Orleans
Road distance
64.2 km
N1 R301
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
57.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
48 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
End point
Orleans Avenue
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R122.54
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R123.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R149.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R150.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R161.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R162.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R196.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R198.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R212.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R213.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R259.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R260.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
66° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
246° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-33.7155, 18.9870
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Cape Town to Orleans is a practical regional trip, covering about 64.2 km in roughly 48 min.
Travel modes
Cape Town → Orleans
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Car
64.2 km
48 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
64.2 km
~59 min
65 km/h avg
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64.2 km 48 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Orleans
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    55.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R301: Wellington
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards R301: Wellington
    0.0 km
  12. Turn left onto Wemmershoek Road towards Paarl
    0.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    2.1 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Huguenot Bypass
    1.4 km
  17. Continue straight onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    0.3 km
  18. Turn right onto Orleans Avenue
    0.6 km
  19. 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
Routes ↩ Orleans → Cape Town Cape Town to Johannesburg Cape Town to Pretoria Cape Town to Durban Cape Town to Polokwane Johannesburg to Orleans Pretoria to Orleans Cape Town to Orleans
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
32.1 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
4.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
10.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Orleans
07:27 – 17:52
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 24 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
07:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R268.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.28
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R12.83
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R282.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
32.1 km
Total: 64.2 km
Midpoint 32.1 km
64.2 km 48 min
Destination Orleans End: Orleans Avenue -33.71553, 18.98695

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 64.2 km
Return-cycle span 128.3 km
Traversal time 48 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 29.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 32.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.84347, 18.71759
End -33.71553, 18.98695
Destination services

Available in Orleans

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

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Orleans
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Orleans
1
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7646, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Orleans
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Orleans
6
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Orleans? +
Cape Town is about 64.2 km from Orleans by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Orleans? +
The drive usually takes about 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Orleans in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Orleans? +
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 Orleans? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R122.54 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R123.05 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R149.24 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R150.17 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Orleans? +
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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Towns along the route

: Foreshore
From Cape Town To Orleans
: Paarl
From Cape Town To Orleans
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town To Orleans
: Wellington
From Cape Town To Orleans
Huguenot Bypass
From Cape Town To Orleans

Route Locations

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

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