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Distance from Cape Town to Porterville

Cape Town to Porterville is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 155.8 km in roughly 1 hr 50 min.

N Cape Town → Porterville
Road distance
155.8 km
96.8 mi • 84.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
115.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 50 min
Return: 3 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R260.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R262.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R290.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R292.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R344.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R345.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R383.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R386.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R452.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R455.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R504.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R508.57
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 50 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 5 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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155.8 km 1 hr 50 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Porterville
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Destination
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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
    116.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    23.7 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    1.6 km
  18. Turn left onto Porter Street
    0.2 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
78.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
55 min • 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Porterville
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Porterville, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Porterville
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Porterville Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Worcester
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
56.2 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
63.2 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
101.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Porterville → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Porterville
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
78.0 km
Total: 155.8 km
Midpoint 78.0 km
155.8 km 1 hr 50 min
Destination Porterville -33.01412, 18.99573

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 155.8 km
Return-cycle span 311.6 km
Traversal time 1 hr 50 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 12.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 78.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.35279, 18.70182
End -33.01412, 18.99573
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Porterville
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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Porterville? +
Cape Town is about 155.8 km from Porterville by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Porterville? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Porterville in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Porterville? +
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 Porterville? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R260.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R262.08 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R290.58 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R292.93 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Porterville? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. 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 Porterville
: Paarl
From Cape Town To Porterville
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town To Porterville
: Goodwood
From Cape Town To Porterville
Malmesbury
From Cape Town To Porterville
: Porterville
From Cape Town To Porterville

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Porterville, 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 Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 56.2 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 63.2 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 101.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 113.6 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 115.6 km

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