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Distance from Swellendam Lane to Cape Town International Airport

Swellendam Lane to Cape Town International Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 375.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 24 min.

N Swellendam Lane → Cape Town International Airport
Road distance
375.2 km
233.1 mi • 202.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
323.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 24 min
Return: 8 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R628.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R631.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R699.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R705.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R828.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R832.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R923.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R930.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,090.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,095.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,214.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,224.54
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 24 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 39 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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375.2 km 4 hrs 24 min
Start Swellendam Lane
Finish Cape Town International Airport
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Swellendam Lane
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto Louis Fourie Road
    2.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Aalwyn Road
    0.2 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N2: Cape Town
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right
    34.5 km
  6. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  7. Continue straight
    281.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards M22
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    1.0 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
187.4 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 12 min • 2 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Swellendam Lane → Cape Town International Airport
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Swellendam Lane, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Swellendam Lane → Cape Town International Airport
Swellendam Lane 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 George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Same province
2.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
275.6 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
282.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cape Town International Airport → Swellendam Lane
Swellendam Lane ↔ Cape Town International Airport
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Route sheet

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Origin Swellendam Lane -34.12893, 22.11053
Midpoint
187.4 km
Total: 375.2 km
Midpoint 187.4 km
375.2 km 4 hrs 24 min
Destination Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 375.2 km
Return-cycle span 750.4 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 187.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.12893, 22.11053
Midpoint -34.10599, 20.32836
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 9
How far is Swellendam Lane from Cape Town International Airport? +
Swellendam Lane is about 375.2 km from Cape Town International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Swellendam Lane to Cape Town International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Swellendam Lane to Cape Town International Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Swellendam Lane 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 Swellendam Lane to Cape Town International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R628.08 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R631.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R699.66 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R705.34 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Swellendam Lane to Cape Town International Airport? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

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From Swellendam Lane To Cape Town International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Swellendam Lane, 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 George Same province
About 372.4 km Difference: 2.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 275.6 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 282.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 136.6 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 321.1 km

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