Distance from Dlepu to Cape Town

N Dlepu → Cape Town

Road distance

757.4 km

Highway dominant · M3 / N2

Dlepu to Cape Town is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 757.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 4 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

658.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

9 hrs 4 min

Start point

Dlepu

End point

Gallery Lane

Return: 18 hrs 8 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

544 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

10 hrs 4 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,481.06

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,482.69

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

267° W

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

87° E

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-33.8587, 25.5520

End coords Destination point

-33.9288, 18.4172

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 16 °C Dlepu Heavy Rain View Forecast → 14 °C Cape Town Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Dlepu → Cape Town

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Car

757.4 km

9 hrs 4 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

757.4 km

~11 hrs 39 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 15 km to Chief Dawid Stuurman International
✈ PLZ → CPT (1 hr 17 min)
↑ 6 hrs faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Dlepu to Cape Town

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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 658 km from start

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

B 658 km from start

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 659 km from start

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

B 659 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Dlepu

Finish Cape Town

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Dlepu to Cape Town via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Dlepu to Cape Town via M3

Metro arterial route M3
Head on Dlepu

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sakuba Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Van der Kemp Road

0.9 km
Turn right onto Johnson Road

0.5 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Go straight onto Uitenhage Road

5.4 km
Continue straight onto Commercial Road

0.3 km
Take the ramp slight right towards N2

0.7 km
Merge slight right

194.5 km
Continue straight

32.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

4.0 km
Continue straight

63.9 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

5.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

3.4 km
Continue straight

7.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay

1.1 km
Continue straight

79.9 km
Continue straight

53.5 km
Continue straight

296.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town (South)

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive

3.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Roeland Street

0.9 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Gallery Lane

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

378.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 32 min • 4 hrs 32 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

54.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

126.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

40.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cape Town

07:43 – 17:44

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

12 hrs 17 min

SunriseDawn break

07:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,165.82

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R15.15

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R151.47

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,332.44

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (26)

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 Dlepu Start: Dlepu -33.85866, 25.55198

Midpoint

378.2 km

Total: 757.4 km

Midpoint 378.2 km

757.4 km 9 hrs 4 min

Destination Cape Town End: Gallery Lane -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 757.4 km

Return-cycle span 1,514.7 km

Traversal time 9 hrs 4 min

Maneuver count 32

Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 378.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.85866, 25.55198

Midpoint -34.18063, 22.01598

End -33.92883, 18.41722

Destination brief

Travelling to Cape Town

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Mother City

Standout Table Mountain, coast and neighbourhood variety

Cape Town combines mountain, ocean and sharply different neighbourhoods in a way few South African cities can match, which is why the exact district matters almost as much as the city name itself.

Best for Who this destination suits

City break Food and culture Beach trip Conference travel

Arrival What to expect on arrival

A CBD arrival is not the same trip as Camps Bay, Sea Point, Century City, the southern suburbs or the airport side. Choose the exact district before departure.

Local pulse

Cape Town Tourism continues to actively promote current events, deals and trip-planning tools, which makes live city timing relevant to route planning.

Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Cape Town Tourism

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Cape Town as a base for urban sightseeing, Atlantic and False Bay coast days, Winelands links and longer Western Cape touring.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Cape Town Tourism offers trip-planning tools for places to stay, eat and see

The city works for both leisure and conference travel

Neighbourhood choice strongly shapes the trip

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Dlepu from Cape Town? +

Dlepu is about 757.4 km from Cape Town by road.

How long does it take from Dlepu to Cape Town? +

The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Dlepu to Cape Town 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 Dlepu to Cape Town? +

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 Dlepu to Cape Town? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,481.06 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,482.69 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,475.06 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,526.86 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Dlepu to Cape Town? +

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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Distance from Dlepu to Cape Town

Places from Dlepu to Cape Town

Boxes & Bites

Quickshop

Shell Select

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Treats by Louisa

Espresso Cafe

Prince of Tarts

Bonjour

Shell

Quickshop

Quickshop

Oumeul Bakkery

Shell Select

Pick n Pay Express

Shell

Shell Select

Shell

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

French Consulate

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

Institute for Justice and Reconciliation

120 Plein Street

Shell

100 Plein Street

ROASTIN' RECORDS

St. Martini Kindergarten

Baseline

Book Lounge

NICRO

Dreamland Vintage

Clarke's

Spar

Harrington Halaal

Cape Union Mart Head Office

International Business Training College

Mia Bella Unisex Salon

Shell Select

Department of Home Affairs

Get Onboard Superyacht Academy

Workshop17 Kloof Street

Greenpop

Smokers World Cape Town

Selfi

Intergate

Cell Zone

Government Walk-In Centre

Bread Milk & Honey

South African Heritage Resources Agency

Orms Print Room

Alpha Skateboards

Department of Transport and Public Works

Jack Hammer's

Gardens Nursery

Freedom Of Movement

CHIPS

Cape Town Bitcoin

Pick n Pay

FNB

Stepping Stones Children's Centre

African Image

Educo

Pan African Women Market

Muller's Optometerists

Tops at Spar

Internationale Schule

Yogi's Barbershop

Standard Bank

Pan African Market

Tribal Trends

Checkers

Shell

Rocksole

Espadril

Shoprite

Leather & Suede

Sportmans Warehouse

Pikkieland Creche