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Distance from Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 to Cape Town International Airport

Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 to Cape Town International Airport is a short everyday drive, covering about 18.4 km in roughly 18 min.

N Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 → Cape Town International Airport
Road distance
18.4 km
11.5 mi • 9.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
15.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 min
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R30.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R30.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R34.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R34.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R40.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R40.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R45.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R45.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R53.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R53.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R59.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R60.14
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Cape Town International Airport
16.9°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
16.3°C
Day range High / low
H 27° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
2 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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18.4 km 18 min
Start Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001
Finish Cape Town International Airport
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  1. Head on Nelson Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Chapel Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Searle Street
    0.3 km
  4. Take the ramp straight towards N2: Somerset West
    0.2 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    1.7 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    12.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    0.8 km
  11. Turn right onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. Turn left
    0.2 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
9.2 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 min • 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 → Cape Town International Airport
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 → Cape Town International Airport
Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 Origin postcode
Not available
Cape Town International Airport Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
21.8 km
23.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
35.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cape Town International Airport → Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001
Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 ↔ Cape Town International Airport
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 -33.92794, 18.43808
Midpoint
9.2 km
Total: 18.4 km
Midpoint 9.2 km
18.4 km 18 min
Destination Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 18.4 km
Return-cycle span 36.9 km
Traversal time 18 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 103.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 9.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92794, 18.43808
Midpoint -33.95015, 18.52054
End -33.97185, 18.60211
Destination services

Available in Cape Town International Airport

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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
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport
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
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport
4
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Questions 8
How far is Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 from Cape Town International Airport? +
Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 is about 18.4 km from Cape Town International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 to Cape Town International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 to Cape Town International Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 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 Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 to Cape Town International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R30.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R30.99 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R34.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R34.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 to Cape Town International Airport? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Somerset
From Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 To Cape Town International Airport
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 To Cape Town International Airport
Hospital Bend
From Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 To Cape Town International Airport
Settlers Way
From Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 To Cape Town International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Microchem Lab Services 176 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 21.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 23.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 35.6 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 74.2 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 81.2 km

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