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Distance from Cape Town to Taurus

Cape Town to Taurus is a short everyday drive, covering about 31.9 km in roughly 26 min.

N Cape Town → Taurus
Road distance
31.9 km
M137 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
27.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
26 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
End point
Taurus
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R53.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R53.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R59.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R59.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R70.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R70.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R78.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R79.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R92.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R93.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R103.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R104.12
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
77° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
257° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-33.8723, 18.7022
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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31.9 km 27 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Taurus
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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
    25.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M137
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Okavango Road
    1.5 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Paarl Road
    0.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Kruis Road
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Taurus
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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.
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Routes ↩ Taurus → Cape Town Cape Town to Johannesburg Cape Town to Pretoria Cape Town to Durban Cape Town to Polokwane Johannesburg to Taurus Pretoria to Taurus Cape Town to Taurus
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
15.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
5.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Taurus
07:24 – 17:58
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
07:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R133.35
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R6.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R140.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
15.9 km
Total: 31.9 km
Midpoint 15.9 km
31.9 km 27 min
Destination Taurus End: Taurus -33.87229, 18.70215

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 31.9 km
Return-cycle span 63.8 km
Traversal time 27 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 47.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 15.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.88913, 18.56079
End -33.87229, 18.70215
Destination services

Available in Taurus

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

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Taurus
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Taurus
4
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7570, Western Cape
  • PEP
    125-135 Ascot Street, Cape Town, 7570, Western Cape
  • Woolworths
    Cobia Street, 7580
  • PEP
    33 Wellington Street, Cape Town, 7550, Western Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Taurus
1
  • ABSA
    26 Old Paarl Road
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Taurus
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Taurus
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Taurus
2
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Taurus? +
Cape Town is about 31.9 km from Taurus by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Taurus? +
The drive usually takes about 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Taurus in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Taurus? +
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 Taurus? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R53.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R53.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R59.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R59.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Taurus? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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
Taurus, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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