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Distance from Cape Town to Wellington

Cape Town to Wellington is a practical regional trip, covering about 73.1 km in roughly 56 min.

N Cape Town → Wellington
Road distance
73.1 km
45.4 mi • 39.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
63.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
56 min
Return: 1 hr 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
56 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R122.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R122.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R136.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R137.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R161.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R162.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R179.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R181.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R212.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R213.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R236.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R238.57
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Wellington
13.5°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.2°C
Day range High / low
H 30° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 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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73.1 km 56 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Wellington
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    43.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Stellenbosch
    0.3 km
  11. Turn left
    24.3 km
  12. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    1.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Blouvlei Road
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Burg Street
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Rose Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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
36.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
28 min • 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Wellington
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Wellington, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Wellington
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Wellington Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Paarl
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
19.1 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
19.5 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
26.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Wellington → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Wellington
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
36.5 km
Total: 73.1 km
Midpoint 36.5 km
73.1 km 56 min
Destination Wellington -33.64306, 19.01056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 73.1 km
Return-cycle span 146.2 km
Traversal time 56 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 21.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 36.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.82803, 18.76187
End -33.64306, 19.01056
Destination services

Available in Wellington

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Wellington
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Wellington
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Wellington
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Wellington
6
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Wellington? +
Cape Town is about 73.1 km from Wellington by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Wellington? +
The drive usually takes about 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Wellington in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Wellington? +
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 Wellington? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R122.36 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R122.94 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R136.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R137.42 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Wellington? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Wellington, 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 Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 19.1 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 19.5 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 26.5 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 30.8 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 32.9 km

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