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Distance from Alphen to Cape Town

Alphen to Cape Town is a short everyday drive, covering about 16.4 km in roughly 19 min.

N Alphen → Cape Town
Road distance
16.4 km
10.2 mi • 8.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
9.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.81×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 min
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
19 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
50.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R27.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R27.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R30.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R30.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R36.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R36.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R40.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R40.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R47.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R47.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R53.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R53.52
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
19 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
34 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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16.4 km 19 min
Start Alphen
Finish Cape Town
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Le Sueur Avenue
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Brommersvlei Road
    1.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hohenhort Avenue
    1.0 km
  4. Continue left onto Hohenhort Avenue
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Rhodes Drive
    1.4 km
  6. Turn slight left towards M63: Newlands
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Rhodes Avenue
    2.4 km
  8. Turn left onto Union Avenue towards Cape Town
    2.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive
    2.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town (South)
    0.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive
    3.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork onto Roeland Street
    0.9 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Gallery Lane
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 min • 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Alphen → Cape Town
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Alphen, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Cape Town
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Alphen → Cape Town
Alphen 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 Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
23.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
25.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
37.6 km
Rev Related route set
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Cape Town → Alphen
Alphen ↔ Cape Town
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Alphen -34.00831, 18.43921
Midpoint
8.2 km
Total: 16.4 km
Midpoint 8.2 km
16.4 km 19 min
Destination Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 16.4 km
Return-cycle span 32.8 km
Traversal time 19 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 97.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.00831, 18.43921
Midpoint -33.96702, 18.45609
End -33.92883, 18.41722
Destination services

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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 Alphen from Cape Town? +
Alphen is about 16.4 km from Cape Town by road.
How long does it take from Alphen to Cape Town? +
The drive usually takes about 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Alphen to Cape Town in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Alphen 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 Alphen to Cape Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R27.45 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R27.58 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R30.58 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R30.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Alphen to Cape Town? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Newlands
From Alphen To Cape Town
Hospital Bend
From Alphen To Cape Town
: Cape Town ()
From Alphen To Cape Town
Table Mountain
From Alphen To Cape Town
Gallery Lane
From Alphen To Cape Town

Route Locations

Start area
Alphen, 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 Stellenbosch Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 23.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 25.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 37.6 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 76.2 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 83.2 km

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