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Distance from Riviera Way N1 to Cape Town International Airport

Riviera Way N1 to Cape Town International Airport is a practical regional trip, covering about 56.7 km in roughly 50 min.

N Riviera Way N1 → Cape Town International Airport
Road distance
56.7 km
M22 N1 N2 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
38.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
50 min
Start point
Riviera Way
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R94.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R95.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R105.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R106.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R125.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R125.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R139.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R140.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R164.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R165.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R183.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R185.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
243° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
63° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.8135, 18.9747
End coords Destination point
-33.9718, 18.6021
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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56.7 km 50 min
Start Riviera Way N1
Finish Cape Town International Airport
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Riviera Way
    0.1 km
  2. Continue onto Riviera Way
    0.2 km
  3. Continue onto Riviera Way
    0.1 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  5. Continue
    0.2 km
  6. Continue
    0.2 km
  7. Continue
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  8. Continue
    0.2 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.2 km
  10. Continue
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  11. Continue
    0.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  13. Continue
    0.2 km
  14. Continue
    0.3 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.4 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  17. Continue
    0.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  19. Continue
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right onto Huguenot Road
    2.2 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road
    0.6 km
  22. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  23. Merge slight right
    27.3 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  25. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.3 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town
    2.0 km
  28. Merge slight right
    3.0 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22
    0.3 km
  30. Keep slight right at the fork towards M22
    0.1 km
  31. Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    1.0 km
  32. Turn right onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn right onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  34. Turn left
    0.1 km
  35. Turn left
    0.2 km
  36. At the end of the road, turn right
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  37. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  38. At the end of the road, turn right
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  39. Turn left
    0.1 km
  40. 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
Routes ↩ Cape Town International Airport → Riviera Way N1 Riviera Way N1 to Johannesburg Riviera Way N1 to Pretoria Riviera Way N1 to Cape Town Riviera Way N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Cape Town International Airport Pretoria to Cape Town International Airport Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
28.3 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
25 min • 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
9.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town International Airport
07:23 – 17:59
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 53 min
SunriseDawn break
07:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R236.97
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R11.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R249.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (38)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Riviera Way N1 Start: Riviera Way -33.81349, 18.97469
Midpoint
28.3 km
Total: 56.7 km
Midpoint 28.3 km
56.7 km 50 min
Destination Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 56.7 km
Return-cycle span 113.4 km
Traversal time 50 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 70.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 28.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.81349, 18.97469
Midpoint -33.83824, 18.72661
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 Riviera Way N1 from Cape Town International Airport? +
Riviera Way N1 is about 56.7 km from Cape Town International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Riviera Way N1 to Cape Town International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Riviera Way N1 to Cape Town International Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Riviera Way N1 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 Riviera Way N1 to Cape Town International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R94.90 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R95.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R105.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R106.57 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Riviera Way N1 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

Riviera Way
From Riviera Way N1 To Cape Town International Airport
: Cape Town
From Riviera Way N1 To Cape Town International Airport
: Mitchell's Plain
From Riviera Way N1 To Cape Town International Airport
Somerset
From Riviera Way N1 To Cape Town International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Riviera Way N1, 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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Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Cape Town International Airport to Riviera Way N1

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