Distance from Cape Town to Turner Crescent

N Cape Town → Turner Crescent

Road distance

1,037.8 km

Highway dominant · N2 / R72

Cape Town to Turner Crescent is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,037.8 km in roughly 12 hrs 27 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

883.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

12 hrs 27 min

Start point

Paddock Avenue

End point

Turner Crescent

Return: 24 hrs 54 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

747 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

13 hrs 57 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,029.43

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,031.67

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

86° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

266° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9288, 18.4172

End coords Destination point

-33.0126, 27.8836

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 12 °C Cape Town Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Turner Crescent Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Cape Town → Turner Crescent

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Car

1,037.8 km

12 hrs 27 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,037.8 km

~15 hrs 57 min

65 km/h avg

✈ CPT → ELS (1 hr 43 min)
🚗 6 km from East London Airport
↑ 9 hrs 37 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Cape Town to Turner Crescent

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Hotel Near Cape Town

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 0 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

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Hotel

Hotel Near Cape Town

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 0 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Cape Town

Finish Turner Crescent

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Cape Town to Turner Crescent via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Cape Town to Turner Crescent via R72

Provincial road route R72
Head on Paddock Avenue

0.1 km
Turn left onto Saint Johns Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Roeland Street

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive

2.8 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Hospital Bend

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Settlers Way

376.1 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George

0.9 km
Continue straight

50.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna

1.2 km
Continue straight

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

10.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.8 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

1.9 km
Continue straight

62.5 km
Continue straight

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

276.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown

0.9 km
Continue straight

0.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

235.2 km
Turn left onto Buffalo Street

0.9 km
Continue straight onto North West Expressway

0.4 km
Turn left onto Saint Johns Road

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Windyridge Road

1.2 km
Turn right onto Amotola Street

0.0 km
Turn left onto Turner Crescent

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 3

Known total R219.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

518.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 13 min • 6 hrs 13 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

74.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

172.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

56.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Turner Crescent

07:09 – 17:08

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:08

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 58 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

13 hrs 1 min

SunriseDawn break

07:09

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,337.98

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R20.76

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R207.56

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,566.30

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (31)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint

518.3 km

Total: 1,037.8 km

Midpoint 518.3 km

1,037.8 km 12 hrs 27 min

Destination Turner Crescent End: Turner Crescent -33.01255, 27.88356

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,037.8 km

Return-cycle span 2,075.6 km

Traversal time 12 hrs 27 min

Maneuver count 35

Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 518.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint -34.05277, 23.34951

End -33.01255, 27.88356

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Cape Town from Turner Crescent? +

Cape Town is about 1,037.8 km from Turner Crescent by road.

How long does it take from Cape Town to Turner Crescent? +

The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Turner Crescent in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from Cape Town to Turner Crescent? +

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 Turner Crescent? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,088.46 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,096.68 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,086.22 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,186.34 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Turner Crescent? +

Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

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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