Distance from Expo to Cape Town International Airport

N Expo → Cape Town International Airport

Road distance

1,384.4 km

Mixed roads · M22 / N1 / N2 / R300

Expo to Cape Town International Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,384.4 km in roughly 15 hrs 6 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,244.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 6 min

Return: 30 hrs 12 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

906 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 51 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,707.26

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,710.25

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

224° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

44° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2432, 27.9826

End coords Destination point

-33.9718, 18.6021

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 8 °C Expo Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Cape Town International Airport Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Expo → Cape Town International Airport

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Car

1,384.4 km

15 hrs 6 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,384.4 km

~21 hrs 17 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Soon after Expo

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 364 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

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Hotel Soon after Expo

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 364 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 364 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Expo

Finish Cape Town International Airport

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Expo to Cape Town International Airport via N1 and N2

National highway route N1N2
Directions from Expo to Cape Town International Airport via M22

Metro arterial route M22
Directions from Expo to Cape Town International Airport via R300

Provincial road route R300
Start your journey

0.1 km
Go straight onto Recreation Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Nasrec Road

1.9 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Rifle Range Road

1.2 km
Turn right onto Columbine Avenue

0.5 km
Turn left onto Golden Highway

2.7 km
Take the ramp straight towards N1

0.9 km
Merge slight right

1.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

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

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

48.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

14.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town

2.0 km
Merge slight right

3.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M22

0.1 km
Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road

1.0 km
Turn right onto Michigan Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Tower Road

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn left

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.0 km
Turn left

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 15

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

692.5 km

Gauteng to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 33 min • 7 hrs 33 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

99.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

230.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

74.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cape Town International Airport

07:44 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:43

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 58 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:44

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,786.88

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R27.69

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R276.88

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,091.45

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (20)

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 Expo -26.24318, 27.98258

Midpoint

692.5 km

Total: 1,384.4 km

Midpoint 692.5 km

1,384.4 km 15 hrs 6 min

Destination Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,384.4 km

Return-cycle span 2,768.8 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 6 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 692.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.24318, 27.98258

Midpoint -31.10830, 24.39910

End -33.97185, 18.60211

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Expo from Cape Town International Airport? +

Expo is about 1,384.4 km from Cape Town International Airport by road.

How long does it take from Expo to Cape Town International Airport? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Expo to Cape Town International Airport 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 Expo to Cape Town International Airport? +

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 Expo to Cape Town International Airport? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,786.01 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,796.97 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,783.02 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,916.59 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Expo to Cape Town International Airport? +

Yes. There are 15 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Distance from Expo to Cape Town International Airport

Places from Expo to Cape Town International Airport

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Mugg & Bean

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Nooitgedacht Primary School

Gateway Primary School

Greenlands Primary School

Aberdare Primary school

Shoprite

Pick n Pay Express

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Kairos Primary

Leiden Meat Market

Bismillah Tuck Stop

Montevideo Primary School

JD Meat Market

Holy Cross Educare

Shoprite

Last Born Tuck Stop

Cavelier Retail Center

Superspar

Rasta Fruit's & Veg

Gugulethu Square

Shoprite

Irshaad's Meat Market

Delft Mall

Shell

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The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children

Shell

South African National Bioinformatics Institute

Midas

Mayas Hardware Mandalay

Shell

Settler's Moslem Butchery

Control Centre

Vangate Mall

Galvatech (Pty) Ltd.

Southern Wind Shipyard

WolfPack

Builders Warehouse

Shoprite

Quickshop

Superspar

Checkers

Shell Select

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Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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