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Distance from Cape Town International Airport to Athlone

Cape Town International Airport to Athlone is a short everyday drive, covering about 11.6 km in roughly 13 min.

N Cape Town International Airport → Athlone
Road distance
11.6 km
7.2 mi • 6.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
9.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 min
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R19.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R19.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R21.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R21.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R25.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R25.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R28.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R28.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R33.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R33.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R37.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R37.85
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
28 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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11.6 km 13 min
Start Cape Town International Airport
Finish Athlone
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Tower Road
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right
    0.1 km
  8. Go straight onto Airport Ring Road
    0.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Airport Approach Road
    1.8 km
  10. Take the ramp straight towards N2: Cape Town
    0.4 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    5.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17: Jan Smuts Drive
    0.1 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards M17: Athlone
    0.3 km
  14. Go straight onto Jan Smuts Drive
    1.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Aden Avenue
    0.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Longden Avenue
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Dunbar Street
    0.0 km
  19. 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
5.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 min • 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town International Airport → Athlone
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Athlone
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town International Airport → Athlone
Cape Town International Airport Origin postcode
Not available
Athlone 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
28.6 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
30.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
42.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Athlone → Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town International Airport ↔ Athlone
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint
5.8 km
Total: 11.6 km
Midpoint 5.8 km
11.6 km 13 min
Destination Athlone -33.96667, 18.50500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 11.6 km
Return-cycle span 23.2 km
Traversal time 13 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 163.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint -33.95734, 18.54726
End -33.96667, 18.50500
Destination services

Available in Athlone

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 Athlone
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Athlone
5
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Athlone
1
  • Clicks
    1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Athlone
4
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town International Airport from Athlone? +
Cape Town International Airport is about 11.6 km from Athlone by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town International Airport to Athlone? +
The drive usually takes about 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town International Airport to Athlone in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town International Airport to Athlone? +
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 Cape Town International Airport to Athlone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R19.41 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R19.51 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R21.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R21.80 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town International Airport to Athlone? +
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

: Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport To Athlone
Settlers Way
From Cape Town International Airport To Athlone
: Athlone
From Cape Town International Airport To Athlone

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Athlone
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: 28.6 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 30.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 42.4 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 81.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 88.0 km

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