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Distance from Cape Town to Shell Select 6571 Western Cape

Cape Town to Shell Select 6571 Western Cape is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 488.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 53 min.

N Cape Town → Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
Road distance
488.5 km
303.5 mi • 263.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
426.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 53 min
Return: 11 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R817.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R821.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R910.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R918.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,078.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,084.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,201.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,211.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,419.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,426.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,581.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,594.34
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
15.6°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.9°C
Day range High / low
H 30° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
5%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 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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488.5 km 5 hrs 53 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
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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. Turn right onto Roeland Street
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive
    2.8 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    376.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    10.6 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    5.8 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  18. Continue straight
    34.7 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
243.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 56 min • 2 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Shell Select 6571 Western Cape, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Shell Select 6571 Western Cape Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
116.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
249.9 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
388.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shell Select 6571 Western Cape → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
243.9 km
Total: 488.5 km
Midpoint 243.9 km
488.5 km 5 hrs 53 min
Destination Shell Select 6571 Western Cape -34.03448, 23.04533

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 488.5 km
Return-cycle span 977.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 243.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -34.08842, 20.69631
End -34.03448, 23.04533
Destination services

Available in Shell Select 6571 Western Cape

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 2 nearby matches around Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
5
  • Jet
    Jet, Main Road, Lower Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
  • Norseman Menswear
    Norseman Menswear, Main Road, Lower Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
  • Gypsy Bloo
    Gypsy Bloo, Memorial Square, Upper Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Spring Street, Upper Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
  • Yo Kimono
    Queen Street, Knysna, 6571
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
6
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Shell Select 6571 Western Cape? +
Cape Town is about 488.5 km from Shell Select 6571 Western Cape by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Shell Select 6571 Western Cape? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Shell Select 6571 Western Cape in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Shell Select 6571 Western Cape? +
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 Shell Select 6571 Western Cape? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R817.75 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R821.62 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R910.96 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R918.34 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Shell Select 6571 Western Cape? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
Somerset
From Cape Town To Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
Hospital Bend
From Cape Town To Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
Settlers Way
From Cape Town To Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
: George
From Cape Town To Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
Port Elizabeth
From Cape Town To Shell Select 6571 Western Cape
: Knysna
From Cape Town To Shell Select 6571 Western Cape

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell Select 6571 Western Cape, 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 George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 116.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 249.9 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 388.9 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 395.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 195.4 km

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