Distance from Guildford to Cape Town

Directions from Guildford to Cape Town via N5 and N1

National highway route N5N1
Directions from Guildford to Cape Town via M13 and M60

Metro arterial routes M13M60
Head on Guildford

0.1 km
Turn right onto Montague

0.3 km
Continue onto Montague

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Carol Avenue

0.2 km
Continue slight left onto Springside Road

2.1 km
Turn left onto Stonewall Road

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Main Road

0.1 km
Go straight onto Shongweni Road

1.8 km
Continue slight right onto Shongweni Road

0.2 km
Take the ramp right towards M13: Pietermaritzburg

0.2 km
Merge slight right onto King Cetshwayo Highway

4.6 km
Merge slight right

211.7 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 17

Known total R943.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

806.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

8 hrs 58 min • 8 hrs 58 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

116.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

268.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

87.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cape Town

07:44 – 17:44

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 59 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

7 hrs 45 min

SunriseDawn break

07:44

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,739.41

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R32.25

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R322.46

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,094.12

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (18)

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 Guildford Start: Guildford -29.77277, 30.78661

Midpoint

806.1 km

Total: 1,612.3 km

Midpoint 806.1 km

1,612.3 km 17 hrs 57 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 1,612.3 km

Return-cycle span 3,224.6 km

Traversal time 17 hrs 57 min

Maneuver count 33

Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 806.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.77277, 30.78661

Midpoint -30.61889, 25.35778

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 Guildford from Cape Town? +

Guildford is about 1,612.3 km from Cape Town by road.

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

The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,244.59 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,257.36 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,241.11 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,396.66 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Guildford to Cape Town? +

Yes. There are 17 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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Towns along the route

Montague

From Guildford To Cape Town

: Pietermaritzburg

From Guildford To Cape Town

: Harrismith

From Guildford To Cape Town

Bethlehem

From Guildford To Cape Town

: Bloemfontein

From Guildford To Cape Town

: Cape Town

From Guildford To Cape Town

: Zonnebloem

From Guildford To Cape Town

Gallery Lane

From Guildford To Cape Town

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Distance from Guildford to Cape Town

Places from Guildford to Cape Town

Shell Select

Quickshop

Pick n Pay

Mugg & Bean

Quickshop

Checkers

Shell Select

Quickshop

Shell Select

Shell

Shell

Bootlegger Coffee Company

Jason Bakery

Dinkel German Bakery

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