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Distance from Orleans to Cape Town

N Orleans → Cape Town
Road distance
64.3 km
M60 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
57.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
48 min
Start point
Orleans Avenue
End point
Gallery Lane
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R122.86
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R123.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R149.64
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R150.57
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R162.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R162.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R197.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R198.66
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R213.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R214.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R259.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R261.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
246° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
66° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.7155, 18.9870
End coords Destination point
-33.9288, 18.4172
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Orleans to Cape Town is a practical regional trip, covering about 64.3 km in roughly 48 min.
Travel modes
Orleans → Cape Town
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Car
64.3 km
48 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
64.3 km
~59 min
65 km/h avg
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64.3 km 48 min
Start Orleans
Finish Cape Town
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Orleans Avenue
    0.6 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    2.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    0.1 km
  4. Continue onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    2.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Wemmershoek Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards N1: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right
    55.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem
    0.1 km
  10. Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    0.9 km
  11. Turn right onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.3 km
  12. Continue slight right onto Darling Street
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Buitenkant Street
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right onto Roeland Street
    0.3 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Gallery Lane
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Cape Town → Orleans Orleans to Johannesburg Orleans to Pretoria Orleans to Cape Town Orleans to Durban Johannesburg to Cape Town Pretoria to Cape Town Durban to Cape Town
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
32.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
24 min • 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
10.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town
07:30 – 17:54
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
07:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R268.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R12.87
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R283.12
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Orleans Start: Orleans Avenue -33.71553, 18.98695
Midpoint
32.1 km
Total: 64.3 km
Midpoint 32.1 km
64.3 km 48 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 64.3 km
Return-cycle span 128.7 km
Traversal time 48 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 26.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 32.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.71553, 18.98695
Midpoint -33.84278, 18.71907
End -33.92883, 18.41722
Destination services

Available in Cape Town

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Cape Town
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
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
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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Orleans from Cape Town? +
Orleans is about 64.3 km from Cape Town by road.
How long does it take from Orleans to Cape Town? +
The drive usually takes about 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Orleans to Cape Town in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Orleans 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 Orleans to Cape Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R122.86 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R123.37 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R149.64 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R150.57 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Orleans to Cape Town? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Cape Town
From Orleans To Cape Town
: Zonnebloem
From Orleans To Cape Town
Gallery Lane
From Orleans To Cape Town

Route Locations

Start area
Orleans, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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