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Distance from Blue Downs to Cape Town

Blue Downs to Cape Town is a short everyday drive, covering about 33.5 km in roughly 28 min.

N Blue Downs → Cape Town
Road distance
33.5 km
20.8 mi • 18.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
27.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
28 min
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R56.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R56.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R62.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R62.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R73.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R74.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R82.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R83.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R97.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R97.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R108.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R109.26
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
28 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
43 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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33.5 km 28 min
Start Blue Downs
Finish Cape Town
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Victoria Road
    0.0 km
  2. Continue right onto Victoria Road
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Vulcan Road
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Downs Way
    1.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Forest Drive
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Forest Drive
    1.0 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Spine Road
    1.2 km
  11. Take the ramp right towards N2: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    24.1 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town (South)
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive
    3.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork onto Roeland Street
    0.9 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Gallery Lane
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
16.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
14 min • 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Blue Downs → Cape Town
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Blue Downs, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Cape Town
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Blue Downs → Cape Town
Blue Downs 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
6.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
8.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
20.6 km
Rev Related route set
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Cape Town → Blue Downs
Blue Downs ↔ Cape Town
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Blue Downs -34.00000, 18.69750
Midpoint
16.7 km
Total: 33.5 km
Midpoint 16.7 km
33.5 km 28 min
Destination Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 33.5 km
Return-cycle span 67.0 km
Traversal time 28 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 53.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 16.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.00000, 18.69750
Midpoint -33.97016, 18.57584
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
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Questions 8
How far is Blue Downs from Cape Town? +
Blue Downs is about 33.5 km from Cape Town by road.
How long does it take from Blue Downs to Cape Town? +
The drive usually takes about 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Blue Downs to Cape Town in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Blue Downs 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 Blue Downs to Cape Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R56.04 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R56.31 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R62.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R62.93 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Blue Downs 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Blue Downs Way
From Blue Downs To Cape Town
Khayelitsha
From Blue Downs To Cape Town
: Cape Town
From Blue Downs To Cape Town
Table Mountain
From Blue Downs To Cape Town
Gallery Lane
From Blue Downs To Cape Town

Route Locations

Start area
Blue Downs, 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: 6.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 8.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 20.6 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 59.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 66.1 km

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