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Distance from Paarl N5 R301 to Cape Town International Airport

N Paarl N5 R301 → Cape Town International Airport
Road distance
56.1 km
M22 N1 N2 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
42.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
44 min
Start point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
44 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R107.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R107.64
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R130.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R131.36
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R141.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R142.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R172.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R173.33
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R186.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R186.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R226.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R228.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
231° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
51° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.7310, 18.9642
End coords Destination point
-33.9718, 18.6021
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Paarl N5 R301 to Cape Town International Airport is a practical regional trip, covering about 56.1 km in roughly 44 min.
Travel modes
Paarl N5 R301 → Cape Town International Airport
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Car
56.1 km
44 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
56.1 km
~51 min
65 km/h avg
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56.1 km 44 min
Start Paarl N5 R301
Finish Cape Town International Airport
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lady Grey Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Main Road
    5.4 km
  3. Take the ramp slight right towards N1: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  4. Merge slight right
    27.3 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town
    2.0 km
  9. Merge slight right
    3.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards M22
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    1.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left
    0.2 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  20. Turn left
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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 N1 N1 N1
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
28.1 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
22 min • 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
9.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town International Airport
07:32 – 17:51
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
07:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R234.66
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R11.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R247.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Paarl N5 R301 Start: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint
28.1 km
Total: 56.1 km
Midpoint 28.1 km
56.1 km 44 min
Destination Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 56.1 km
Return-cycle span 112.3 km
Traversal time 44 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 37.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 28.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -33.83952, 18.72412
End -33.97185, 18.60211
Places

Places in Cape Town International Airport

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25 places
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Cape Town
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School

Nooitgedacht Primary School

🏫 School 6 Heilbot Road, Nooitgedacht, Cape Town, 7490
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School

Gateway Primary School

🏫 School Aberdare Street, Delft, Cape Town, 7100
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School

Greenlands Primary School

🏫 School Sky Road, Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, 7490
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School

Aberdare Primary school

🏫 School 28 Silversands Road, Delft, Cape Town, 7100
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Cape Town, 7764, Western Cape
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Convenience store

Pick n Pay Express

📍 Convenience store 1 Stock Road, Phillipi, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station Emms Drive, 7755, Western Cape
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School

Kairos Primary

🏫 School Leiden Avenue, Delft, Cape Town, 7100
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Convenience store

Bismillah Tuck Stop

📍 Convenience store Leiden Avenue
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School

Montevideo Primary School

🏫 School Skool Street, Montana, Cape Town, 7490
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School

🏫 School Agnes Crescent, Valhalla Park, Cape Town, 7490
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School

Holy Cross Educare

🏫 School De La Rey Street
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
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Convenience store

Last Born Tuck Stop

📍 Convenience store Leiden Avenue
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Shopping centre

Cavelier Retail Center

🏬 Shopping centre Robert Sobukwe Road, Cape Town
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Supermarket

Superspar

📍 Supermarket Amandel Road, Cape Town
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Shopping centre

Gugulethu Square

🏬 Shopping centre 25 Steve Biko Drive, Cape Town, 7750
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Cape Town, 7750, Western Cape
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Shopping centre

Delft Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Hindle Road
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 7750, Western Cape
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 7764, Western Cape
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
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Shopping centre

Vangate Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Jakes Gerwel Drive, Cape Rown, 7764
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Questions 8
How far is Paarl N5 R301 from Cape Town International Airport? +
Paarl N5 R301 is about 56.1 km from Cape Town International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Paarl N5 R301 to Cape Town International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl N5 R301 to Cape Town International Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Paarl N5 R301 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 Paarl N5 R301 to Cape Town International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R107.19 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R107.64 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R130.55 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R131.36 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl N5 R301 to Cape Town International Airport? +
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 Paarl N5 R301 To Cape Town International Airport
: Mitchell's Plain
From Paarl N5 R301 To Cape Town International Airport
Somerset
From Paarl N5 R301 To Cape Town International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Paarl N5 R301, 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

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