Distance from Gqadu to Cape Town

N Gqadu → Cape Town

Road distance

1084.5 km

Metro routes · M60

Gqadu to Cape Town is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,084.5 km in roughly 13 hrs 18 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

858.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.26×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

13 hrs 18 min

End point

Gallery Lane

Return: 26 hrs 36 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

798 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

14 hrs 48 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,182.52

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,191.11

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

251° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

71° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-31.7553, 27.2403

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 8 °C Gqadu Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Cape Town Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Gqadu → Cape Town

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Car

1084.5 km

13 hrs 18 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1084.5 km

~16 hrs 41 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 153 km to East London Airport
✈ ELS → CPT (1 hr 43 min)
↑ 7 hrs 18 min faster than driving · Search →

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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 859 km from start

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

B 859 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 859 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

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Gqadu

Finish Cape Town

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Gqadu to Cape Town via M60

Metro arterial route M60
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn left

1.0 km
Turn right

5.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left

2.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.0 km
Turn left

0.2 km
Turn left

38.8 km
Turn left

7.5 km
Turn left

0.7 km
Turn left onto Griffith Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Cathcart Street

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Voortrekker Street

1.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

61.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grey Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Grey Street

75.6 km
Turn right

1.3 km
Turn left onto Voortrekker Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street

0.7 km
Turn left onto Park Street

95.2 km
Turn left

0.8 km
Continue left

24.5 km
Turn left

62.4 km
Take the exit ramp right

0.4 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Merge slight left

238.1 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 4

Known total R163.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

542.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 39 min • 6 hrs 39 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

78.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

180.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

58.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

79.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cape Town

07:46 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:45

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 57 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

17 hrs 28 min

SunriseDawn break

07:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,533.36

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R21.69

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R216.91

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,771.96

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 Gqadu -31.75528, 27.24028

Midpoint

542.0 km

Total: 1084.5 km

Midpoint 542.0 km

1084.5 km 798 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 1084.5 km

Return-cycle span 2169 km

Traversal time 798 min

Maneuver count 42

Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 542.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.75528, 27.24028

Midpoint -31.88394, 23.13039

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 Gqadu from Cape Town? +

Gqadu is about 1084.5 km from Cape Town by road.

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

The drive usually takes about 798 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,182.52 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,191.11 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,180.18 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,284.82 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Gqadu to Cape Town? +

Yes. There are 4 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Distance from Gqadu to Cape Town

Places from Gqadu to Cape Town

Shoprite

Caltex Shop

Snack Shop

Shell Select

Quickshop

Bonjour

Shell Select

Quickshop

Shell Select

De Tyger Fish City

Bootlegger Coffee Company

The Local Baker

Fish4Africa

Shell Select

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

Mr Price