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Distance from Johannesburg to Cape Town International Airport M7

Johannesburg to Cape Town International Airport M7 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,391.9 km in roughly 15 hrs 8 min.

N Johannesburg → Cape Town International Airport M7
Road distance
1,391.9 km
M1 M22 N12 N2 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,253.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 8 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
908 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,330.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,341.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,595.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,616.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,074.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,088.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,424.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,452.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,045.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,064.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,506.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,542.85
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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
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-33.9737, 18.5944
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,391.9 km 15 hrs 8 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Cape Town International Airport M7
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Simmonds Street
    0.8 km
  3. Turn right onto Trump Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Booysens Road
    3.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    2.7 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    48.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.3 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town
    2.0 km
  18. Merge slight right
    3.0 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22
    0.3 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork towards M22
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    1.0 km
  22. Turn right onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn left onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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.
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
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Cape Town International Airport M7 → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Cape Town International Airport M7 Pretoria to Cape Town International Airport M7 Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport M7
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
696.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 34 min • 7 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
100.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
231.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
75.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town International Airport M7
07:21 – 18:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,818.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R278.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,124.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
696.3 km
Total: 1,391.9 km
Midpoint 696.3 km
1,391.9 km 15 hrs 8 min
Destination Cape Town International Airport M7 -33.97371, 18.59437

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,391.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,783.8 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 696.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -31.07886, 24.42888
End -33.97371, 18.59437
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Service groups 4
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport M7
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport M7
5
  • Shell
    Emms Drive, 7755, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7750, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7764, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport M7
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport M7
4
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Cape Town International Airport M7? +
Johannesburg is about 1,391.9 km from Cape Town International Airport M7 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Cape Town International Airport M7? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Cape Town International Airport M7 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 Johannesburg to Cape Town International Airport M7? +
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 Johannesburg to Cape Town International Airport M7? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,330.06 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,341.08 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,595.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,616.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Cape Town International Airport M7? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Soweto
From Johannesburg To Cape Town International Airport M7
Kimberley
From Johannesburg To Cape Town International Airport M7
Bloemfontein
From Johannesburg To Cape Town International Airport M7
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg To Cape Town International Airport M7
: Cape Town
From Johannesburg To Cape Town International Airport M7
: Mitchell's Plain
From Johannesburg To Cape Town International Airport M7
Cape Town International Airport
From Johannesburg To Cape Town International Airport M7
Somerset
From Johannesburg To Cape Town International Airport M7

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town International Airport M7, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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