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Distance from Bofors Circle to Cape Town International Airport

Bofors Circle to Cape Town International Airport is a short everyday drive, covering about 9.5 km in roughly 12 min.

N Bofors Circle → Cape Town International Airport
Road distance
9.5 km
5.9 mi • 5.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
5.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.64×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 min
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
44.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R15.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R17.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R21.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R21.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R23.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R23.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R27.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R27.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R30.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R31.03
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
27 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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9.5 km 12 min
Start Bofors Circle
Finish Cape Town International Airport
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Bofors Circle
    0.6 km
  2. Take the ramp straight towards M7: Mitchells Plain
    0.3 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    1.3 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.9 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.1 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22
    0.5 km
  7. Turn left onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    0.8 km
  8. Turn right onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  10. Turn left
    0.1 km
  11. Turn left
    0.2 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. 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
4.8 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 min • 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bofors Circle → Cape Town International Airport
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Bofors Circle, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bofors Circle → Cape Town International Airport
Bofors Circle 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 Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
30.7 km
32.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
44.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cape Town International Airport → Bofors Circle
Bofors Circle ↔ Cape Town International Airport
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bofors Circle -33.94101, 18.55143
Midpoint
4.8 km
Total: 9.5 km
Midpoint 4.8 km
9.5 km 12 min
Destination Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 9.5 km
Return-cycle span 19.0 km
Traversal time 12 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 168.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94101, 18.55143
Midpoint -33.96283, 18.56606
End -33.97185, 18.60211
Destination services

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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 Bofors Circle from Cape Town International Airport? +
Bofors Circle is about 9.5 km from Cape Town International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Bofors Circle to Cape Town International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bofors Circle to Cape Town International Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bofors Circle 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 Bofors Circle to Cape Town International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R15.91 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R15.99 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R17.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R17.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bofors Circle to Cape Town International Airport? +
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

: Mitchells Plain
From Bofors Circle To Cape Town International Airport
: Cape Town International Airport
From Bofors Circle To Cape Town International Airport
Somerset
From Bofors Circle To Cape Town International Airport
Settlers Way
From Bofors Circle To Cape Town International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Bofors Circle, 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 Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 30.7 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 32.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 44.5 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 83.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 90.1 km

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