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Distance from Somerset Mall Centenary Drive to Cape Town

Somerset Mall Centenary Drive to Cape Town is a practical regional trip, covering about 44.9 km in roughly 36 min.

N Somerset Mall Centenary Drive → Cape Town
Road distance
44.9 km
27.9 mi • 24.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
41.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
35 min
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R75.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R75.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R83.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R84.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R99.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R99.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R110.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R111.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R130.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R131.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R145.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R146.54
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Cape Town
13.8°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.6°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
12%
Wind 10m wind speed
9 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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44.9 km 36 min
Start Somerset Mall Centenary Drive
Finish Cape Town
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Barker
    0.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn slight right onto Centenary Drive
    0.2 km
  5. Turn slight left towards R44: Somerset West
    0.4 km
  6. Go straight onto Broadway Boulevard
    0.4 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    37.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town (South)
    0.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive
    3.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork onto Roeland Street
    0.9 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Gallery Lane
    0.1 km
  14. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
22.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
18 min • 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Somerset Mall Centenary Drive → Cape Town
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Somerset Mall Centenary Drive, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Cape Town
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Somerset Mall Centenary Drive → Cape Town
Somerset Mall Centenary Drive Origin postcode
Not available
Cape Town Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Somerset West
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
2.6 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
4.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
9.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cape Town → Somerset Mall Centenary Drive
Somerset Mall Centenary Drive ↔ Cape Town
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset Mall Centenary Drive -34.08161, 18.82389
Midpoint
22.4 km
Total: 44.9 km
Midpoint 22.4 km
44.9 km 36 min
Destination Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 44.9 km
Return-cycle span 89.8 km
Traversal time 36 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 31.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 22.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08161, 18.82389
Midpoint -33.99859, 18.62573
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
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Somerset Mall Centenary Drive from Cape Town? +
Somerset Mall Centenary Drive is about 44.9 km from Cape Town by road.
How long does it take from Somerset Mall Centenary Drive to Cape Town? +
The drive usually takes about 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset Mall Centenary Drive to Cape Town in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset Mall Centenary Drive 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 Somerset Mall Centenary Drive to Cape Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R75.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R75.52 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R83.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R84.41 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset Mall Centenary Drive 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

Barker
From Somerset Mall Centenary Drive To Cape Town
: Somerset
From Somerset Mall Centenary Drive To Cape Town
Stellenbosch
From Somerset Mall Centenary Drive To Cape Town
Broadway Boulevard
From Somerset Mall Centenary Drive To Cape Town
: Cape Town
From Somerset Mall Centenary Drive To Cape Town
Table Mountain
From Somerset Mall Centenary Drive To Cape Town
Gallery Lane
From Somerset Mall Centenary Drive To Cape Town

Route Locations

Start area
Somerset Mall Centenary Drive, 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

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 Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 2.6 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 4.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 9.1 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 47.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 54.7 km

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