Distance from Calais Centre to Cape Town

Calais Centre to Cape Town is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 5,526.4 km in roughly 64 hrs 17 min.

N Calais Centre → Cape Town
Road distance
5,526.4 km
3,434.0 mi • 2,983.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
9,204.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.60×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
201
Info Travel board
Travel time
64 hrs 17 min
Return: 128 hrs 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
64 hrs 17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 32 planned rest stops
72 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R9,251.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R9,295.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R10,305.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R10,389.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R12,206.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R12,264.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R13,597.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R13,708.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R16,061.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R16,137.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17,891.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R18,036.93
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64 hrs 17 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
64 hrs 32 min
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5,526.4 km 64 hrs 17 min
Start Calais Centre
Finish Cape Town
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  1. Head on Rue de Calais
    0.1 km
  2. Go straight onto Rue de Bonnefonds
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Rue de Chenonceaux
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Rue du Ruisseau Gauthier
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left
    1.8 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.1 km
  8. Go straight
    1.4 km
  9. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  10. Go straight
    0.3 km
  11. Turn right
    3.4 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards Bourges
    0.5 km
  16. Merge slight left
    83.2 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 71: Lyon
    0.2 km
  18. Merge slight left onto L'Arverne
    5.1 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork onto L'Arverne towards A 71
    139.5 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Route Centre Europe Atlantique
    0.4 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork onto La Bourbonnaise
    92.5 km
  22. Continue straight onto Route Centre-Europe Atlantique
    10.5 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork onto Route Centre-Europe Atlantique
    11.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Pont de Maupré - Route Centre-Europe Atlantique
    12.0 km
  25. Continue straight onto Route Centre-Europe Atlantique
    39.9 km
  26. Continue straight onto Contournement Sud de Mâcon
    10.9 km
  27. Merge slight left onto Autoroute des Titans
    50.5 km
  28. Keep slight right at the fork onto Autoroute des Titans towards A 40: Milan
    47.0 km
  29. Continue straight onto Autoroute Blanche
    99.0 km
  30. Continue straight onto La Route Blanche
    19.8 km
  31. Keep slight left at the fork onto La Route Blanche
    0.1 km
  32. Merge slight left onto Tunnel du Mont Blanc
    7.7 km
  33. Continue straight onto Traforo del Monte Bianco
    5.0 km
  34. Turn slight right onto Strada Statale 26 dir della Valle d'Aosta
    0.8 km
  35. Continue straight onto Autostrada della Valle d'Aosta
    106.1 km
  36. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A4
    0.9 km
  37. Continue straight onto A4/A5 Diramazione Ivrea-Santhià
    23.3 km
  38. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A4: MILANO
    1.1 km
  39. Keep slight left at the fork towards A4: MILANO
    0.4 km
  40. Keep slight left at the fork towards A4: MILANO
    1.0 km
  41. Merge slight left onto Autostrada Serenissima
    469.4 km
  42. Go straight onto Autostrada Serenissima
    0.3 km
  43. Merge slight left onto Autostrada Serenissima
    6.8 km
  44. Continue straight
    16.0 km
  45. Take the exit ramp slight right towards autoporto Fernetti
    1.1 km
  46. Continue straight onto Raccordo Autostradale 14
    2.0 km
  47. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  48. Go straight
    11.5 km
  49. Keep slight left at the fork towards A1: Ljubljana
    1.3 km
  50. Merge slight left
    64.3 km
  51. Keep slight right at the fork towards A1: Gradec
    1.2 km
  52. Continue straight onto Južna obvoznica
    7.6 km
  53. Keep slight right at the fork towards A2: Zagreb
    103.7 km
  54. Continue straight
    305.6 km
  55. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.6 km
  56. Merge slight left
    0.3 km
  57. Turn right
    0.1 km
  58. Turn left
    0.1 km
  59. Take the ramp right
    0.4 km
  60. Merge slight left
    93.3 km
  61. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 1
    32.8 km
  62. Keep slight left at the fork onto Обилазница око Београда towards A 1
    214.8 km
  63. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A4: Sofia (BG)
    1.6 km
  64. Continue straight
    105.0 km
  65. Continue straight onto Автомагистрала Европа
    1.1 km
  66. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.2 km
  67. Merge slight left onto Автомагистрала Европа
    62.5 km
  68. Take the exit ramp slight right towards А 1: Пловдив
    1.6 km
  69. Merge slight left onto Околовръстен път
    8.1 km
  70. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 1: Пловдив
    0.3 km
  71. Merge slight left onto Автомагистрала Тракия
    167.9 km
  72. Keep slight right at the fork onto Автомагистрала Марица towards А 4: Свиленград
    112.4 km
  73. Keep slight left at the fork onto Автомагистрала Марица towards Turkey
    0.5 km
  74. Continue straight onto Kapıkule Sınır Kapısı
    10.4 km
  75. Keep slight left at the fork onto Avrupa Otoyolu towards Lalapaşa
    165.5 km
  76. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Kınalı Kavşağı towards O-7
    1.2 km
  77. Keep slight left at the fork onto Kınalı Kavşağı towards O-7: Çatalca
    2.5 km
  78. Continue straight onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
    110.5 km
  79. Keep slight left at the fork onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
    4.4 km
  80. Continue straight onto Viyadük-29
    0.6 km
  81. Continue straight onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
    21.4 km
  82. Keep slight left at the fork onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
    8.3 km
  83. Keep slight left at the fork onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
    44.3 km
  84. Keep slight left at the fork onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
    59.5 km
  85. Merge slight left onto Anadolu Otoyolu
    254.5 km
  86. Merge slight left onto Ankara Çevre Yolu
    33.9 km
  87. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Ankara Çevre Yolu Güney Kavşağı
    1.2 km
  88. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    220.0 km
  89. Continue straight onto Ankara -Tarsus Otoyolu
    27.8 km
  90. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    105.6 km
  91. Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-8 Viyadüğü
    0.2 km
  92. Continue straight onto Pozantı - Niğde Otoyolu
    1.0 km
  93. Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-10 Viyadüğü
    0.2 km
  94. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    2.2 km
  95. Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-14 Viyadüğü
    0.2 km
  96. Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-6 Tüneli
    0.8 km
  97. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    10.0 km
  98. Continue straight onto Pozantı - Niğde Otoyolu
    0.9 km
  99. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    63.4 km
  100. Continue straight onto K28 Tarsus Doğu Kavşağı
    0.6 km
  101. Take the exit ramp slight left onto Tarsus Doğu Kavşağı towards O-51
    2.4 km
  102. Merge slight left onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu
    11.8 km
  103. Go straight onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu
    0.0 km
  104. Keep slight left at the fork onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu
    0.0 km
  105. Keep slight right at the fork onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu
    0.4 km
  106. Merge slight right onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu
    17.9 km
  107. Continue straight onto Fehmi Özeltürkay Tüneli
    0.3 km
  108. Continue straight onto Adana-Şanlıurfa Otoyolu
    59.7 km
  109. Keep slight right at the fork onto Ceyhan-İskenderun Otoyolu
    77.0 km
  110. Keep slight left at the fork onto Belen 1 Kavşağı
    0.6 km
  111. Continue straight onto Antakya-İskenderun Yolu
    3.8 km
  112. Continue straight onto Maraşal Çakmak Caddesi
    1.0 km
  113. Continue straight onto E5 Karayolu Caddesi
    16.4 km
  114. Turn left onto Çevre Yolu Caddesi
    10.6 km
  115. Turn right onto Alpaslan Türkeş Bulvarı
    1.5 km
  116. Continue onto Kırıkhan-Reyhanlı yolu
    2.4 km
  117. Continue onto Kırıkhan-Reyhanlı yolu
    6.0 km
  118. Continue onto Kırıkhan-Reyhanlı yolu
    9.5 km
  119. Continue onto Kırıkhan-Reyhanlı yolu
    14.0 km
  120. Continue straight onto Kırıkhan-Reyhanlı Yolu
    8.3 km
  121. Keep slight right at the fork onto Antakya - Halep yolu
    5.7 km
  122. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  123. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto ESCWA, ITSAM
    0.0 km
  124. Continue onto ESCWA, ITSAM
    1.3 km
  125. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  126. Continue
    4.5 km
  127. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit
    0.3 km
  128. Continue
    3.7 km
  129. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق سرمدا - حلب
    0.0 km
  130. Continue onto طريق سرمدا - حلب
    16.3 km
  131. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto حلب - طريق إدلب
    0.0 km
  132. Continue onto حلب - طريق إدلب
    3.3 km
  133. Turn slight right onto طريق حلب - إدلب
    2.3 km
  134. Merge slight left onto حلب - طريق إدلب
    10.9 km
  135. Continue straight
    8.3 km
  136. Continue straight onto محلق حلب الجنوبي
    7.3 km
  137. Keep slight right at the fork onto محلق حلب الجنوبي
    0.4 km
  138. Continue straight
    2.2 km
  139. Continue straight onto طريق حلب الرمادي
    4.7 km
  140. Continue straight onto طريق حلب الرقة
    179.6 km
  141. Continue straight onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.8 km
  142. Keep slight right at the fork onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    35.0 km
  143. Continue straight onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    82.7 km
  144. Go straight onto Deir EzZor - Ar Raqqa
    5.8 km
  145. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  146. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    4.9 km
  147. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.1 km
  148. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    2.3 km
  149. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.1 km
  150. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.2 km
  151. Turn left
    0.1 km
  152. Turn right
    0.3 km
  153. Turn right
    0.1 km
  154. Turn right onto Rue Ash'Sham
    0.1 km
  155. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.1 km
  156. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    4.4 km
  157. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  158. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    39.8 km
  159. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  160. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    1.3 km
  161. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  162. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    2.3 km
  163. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  164. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    6.0 km
  165. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  166. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    24.2 km
  167. Continue straight onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    48.1 km
  168. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  169. Continue
    1.0 km
  170. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  171. Continue
    0.0 km
  172. Continue straight
    3.0 km
  173. Continue right onto حلب - الرمادي
    0.1 km
  174. Turn left
    7.7 km
  175. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  176. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.2 km
  177. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  178. Continue
    260.2 km
  179. Take the exit ramp left
    0.7 km
  180. Merge slight left onto طريق المرور السريع رقم 1
    128.4 km
  181. Take the exit ramp slight right towards 21
    0.6 km
  182. Turn left
    143.6 km
  183. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق الحج البري
    0.0 km
  184. Continue onto طريق الحج البري
    117.3 km
  185. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق الحج البري
    0.1 km
  186. Continue onto طريق الحج البري
    2.7 km
  187. Continue straight onto Arar-Karbala (Iraq) road
    2.1 km
  188. Keep slight left at the fork onto Arar-Karbala (Iraq) road
    0.4 km
  189. At the end of the road, turn right onto Arar-Karbala (Iraq) road
    3.0 km
  190. Go straight
    1.2 km
  191. Keep slight left at the fork onto Arar-Karbala (Iraq) road
    47.4 km
  192. Continue straight onto شارع الامير عبدالله بن عبدالعزيز بن مساعد
    14.2 km
  193. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.5 km
  194. Merge slight left onto طريق الملك فهد
    131.7 km
  195. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق رفحاء - عرعر - الطريق الدولي
    0.0 km
  196. Continue onto طريق رفحاء - عرعر - الطريق الدولي
    5.1 km
  197. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق رفحاء - عرعر - الطريق الدولي
    0.0 km
  198. Continue onto طريق رفحاء - عرعر - الطريق الدولي
    105.2 km
  199. Turn right
    8.4 km
  200. Turn left
    58.5 km
  201. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2,760.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
32 hrs 8 min • 32 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Calais Centre → Cape Town
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Calais Centre, Centre-Val de Loire
Destination area Arrival
Cape Town
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Calais Centre → Cape Town
Calais Centre Origin postcode
Not available
Cape Town Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
5,154.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
5,233.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
5,250.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Calais Centre ↔ Cape Town
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Calais Centre 47.34895, 0.95925
Midpoint
2,760.1 km
Total: 5,526.4 km
Midpoint 2,760.1 km
5,526.4 km 64 hrs 17 min
Destination Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 5,526.4 km
Return-cycle span 11,052.9 km
Traversal time 64 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 201
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2,760.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start 47.34895, 0.95925
Midpoint 41.14829, 28.33131
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 9
How far is Calais Centre from Cape Town? +
Calais Centre is about 5,526.4 km from Cape Town by road.
How long does it take from Calais Centre to Cape Town? +
The drive usually takes about 64 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Calais Centre to Cape Town in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Calais Centre 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 Calais Centre to Cape Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R9,251.27 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R9,295.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R10,305.71 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R10,389.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Calais Centre to Cape Town? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Calais Centre, Centre-Val de Loire
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

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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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