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Distance from Cape Town International Airport to Greenbushes

Cape Town International Airport to Greenbushes is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 716.7 km in roughly 8 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cape Town International Airport → Greenbushes
Road distance
716.7 km
445.3 mi • 386.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
628.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 36 min
Return: 17 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 36 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,199.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,205.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,336.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,347.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,582.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,590.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,763.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,777.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,082.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,092.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,320.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,339.09
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Greenbushes
7.6°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
4.8°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 6°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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716.7 km 8 hrs 36 min
Start Cape Town International Airport
Finish Greenbushes
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. At the end of the road, turn left
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  3. Turn right
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  4. Turn left
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  5. Turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  8. Turn left onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    0.7 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Somerset West
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    362.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  12. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  16. Continue
    10.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  18. Continue
    5.8 km
  19. Continue straight
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  20. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  21. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  22. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  24. Continue
    1.5 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    209.2 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M15: Greenbushes
    0.7 km
  29. Turn left onto Seaview Road
    1.4 km
  30. Turn right onto Lakeside Road
    0.3 km
  31. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
357.9 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 18 min • 4 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town International Airport → Greenbushes
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Greenbushes, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town International Airport → Greenbushes
Cape Town International Airport Origin postcode
Not available
Greenbushes Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
344.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
478.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
423.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Greenbushes → Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town International Airport ↔ Greenbushes
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint
357.9 km
Total: 716.7 km
Midpoint 357.9 km
716.7 km 8 hrs 36 min
Destination Greenbushes -33.93541, 25.41987

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 716.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,433.4 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 357.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint -34.17961, 21.98114
End -33.93541, 25.41987
Destination services

Available in Greenbushes

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Greenbushes
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Greenbushes
1
  • Shell
    Port Elizabeth, 6025, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Greenbushes
1
  • Spar
    626 Cape Road
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town International Airport from Greenbushes? +
Cape Town International Airport is about 716.7 km from Greenbushes by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town International Airport to Greenbushes? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town International Airport to Greenbushes 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 Cape Town International Airport to Greenbushes? +
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 Greenbushes? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,199.74 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,205.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,336.48 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,347.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town International Airport to Greenbushes? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates 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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Somerset
From Cape Town International Airport To Greenbushes
: George
From Cape Town International Airport To Greenbushes
Port Elizabeth
From Cape Town International Airport To Greenbushes
: Knysna
From Cape Town International Airport To Greenbushes
: Greenbushes
From Cape Town International Airport To Greenbushes
Sea View
From Cape Town International Airport To Greenbushes

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Greenbushes, Eastern 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 George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 344.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 478.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 423.6 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 538.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 440.3 km

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