Distance from E411 Ring N2 to Cape Town

Directions from E411 Ring N2 to Cape Town via N2 and N3 and N5 and N1

National highway route N2N3N5N1
Directions from E411 Ring N2 to Cape Town via M41 and M12 and M60

Metro arterial routes M41M12M60
Head on Outer Ring Road

0.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: uMhlanga

0.8 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga

0.6 km
Merge slight right

1.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M12: Umhlanga Ridge

0.3 km
Turn right onto Umhlanga Rocks Drive

0.1 km
Turn right towards M41: Mt Edgecombe

0.3 km
Merge slight right

0.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Durban

0.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Durban

0.8 km
Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road

15.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

0.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

1.5 km
Merge slight right

15.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork

221.7 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

646.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

73.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street

0.9 km
Turn right onto Sir Lowry Road

0.3 km
Continue slight right onto Darling Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Buitenkant Street

0.6 km
Turn right onto Roeland Street

0.3 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 21

Known total R1,009.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

824.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 hrs 8 min • 9 hrs 8 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

118.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

274.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

89.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cape Town

07:43 – 17:44

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 0 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 29 min

SunriseDawn break

07:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,893.83

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R32.98

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R329.85

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,256.66

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (34)

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 E411 Ring N2 Start: Outer Ring Road -29.72951, 31.05652

Midpoint

824.5 km

Total: 1,649.2 km

Midpoint 824.5 km

1,649.2 km 18 hrs 16 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 1,649.2 km

Return-cycle span 3,298.5 km

Traversal time 18 hrs 16 min

Maneuver count 36

Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 824.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.72951, 31.05652

Midpoint -30.53628, 25.52235

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 E411 Ring N2 from Cape Town? +

E411 Ring N2 is about 1,649.2 km from Cape Town by road.

How long does it take from E411 Ring N2 to Cape Town? +

The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from E411 Ring N2 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 E411 Ring N2 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 E411 Ring N2 to Cape Town? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,225.12 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,228.69 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,212.06 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,324.87 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from E411 Ring N2 to Cape Town? +

Yes. There are 21 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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