Distance from Mangwane to Cape Town

N Mangwane → Cape Town

Road distance

1148.9 km

Metro routes · M60

Mangwane to Cape Town is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,148.9 km in roughly 14 hrs 5 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

908.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.26×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

14 hrs 5 min

End point

Gallery Lane

Return: 28 hrs 10 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

845 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

15 hrs 50 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,246.72

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,249.20

See more fuel details from Mangwane to Cape Town

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

255° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

75° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-32.1419, 27.9358

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 13 °C Mangwane Cloudy View Forecast → 14 °C Cape Town Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Mangwane → Cape Town

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Car

1148.9 km

14 hrs 5 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1148.9 km

~17 hrs 40 min

65 km/h avg

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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 909 km from start

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

B 909 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 909 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 909 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Mangwane

Finish Cape Town

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Mangwane to Cape Town via M60

Metro arterial route M60
Start your journey

0.4 km
Turn right

0.3 km
Turn left

23.9 km
Turn left

78.9 km
At the end of the road, turn left

13.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Louis Botha Street

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East

0.0 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street East

2.8 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

574.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 2 min • 7 hrs 2 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

82.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

191.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

62.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

79.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cape Town

07:43 – 17:44

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

12 hrs 1 min

SunriseDawn break

07:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,802.44

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R22.98

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R229.78

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,055.20

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (41)

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 Mangwane -32.14194, 27.93583

Midpoint

574.2 km

Total: 1148.9 km

Midpoint 574.2 km

1148.9 km 845 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 1148.9 km

Return-cycle span 2297.8 km

Traversal time 845 min

Maneuver count 40

Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 574.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.14194, 27.93583

Midpoint -31.75732, 23.41266

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 Mangwane from Cape Town? +

Mangwane is about 1148.9 km from Cape Town by road.

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

The drive usually takes about 845 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,246.72 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,249.20 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,237.62 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,316.20 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Mangwane 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 Mangwane to Cape Town

Places from Mangwane to Cape Town

Shoprite

Caltex Shop

Snack Shop

Bonjour

Shell Select

Quickshop

Bonjour

Shell Select

Shell Select

Bootlegger Coffee Company

Fish4Africa

Shell Select

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