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Distance from Cape Town International Airport to Malmesbury

Cape Town International Airport to Malmesbury is a practical regional trip, covering about 68.1 km in roughly 55 min.

N Cape Town International Airport → Malmesbury
Road distance
68.1 km
42.3 mi • 36.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
58.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
55 min
Return: 1 hr 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R114.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R114.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R127.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R128.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R150.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R151.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R167.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R169.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R198.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R198.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R220.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R222.42
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
55 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 10 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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68.1 km 55 min
Start Cape Town International Airport
Finish Malmesbury
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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
    2.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    8.0 km
  14. Continue straight
    51.7 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R315: Malmesbury
    0.3 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards R315: Malmesbury
    0.6 km
  17. Go straight onto Bokomo Road
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left onto Railway Street
    0.2 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint John Street
    0.0 km
  20. Turn left onto Geldenhuys Street
    0.5 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
34.1 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
27 min • 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town International Airport → Malmesbury
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Malmesbury, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town International Airport → Malmesbury
Cape Town International Airport Origin postcode
Not available
Malmesbury Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Paarl
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
14.1 km
25.9 km
27.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Malmesbury → Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town International Airport ↔ Malmesbury
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint
34.1 km
Total: 68.1 km
Midpoint 34.1 km
68.1 km 55 min
Destination Malmesbury -33.46028, 18.72361

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 68.1 km
Return-cycle span 136.3 km
Traversal time 55 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 30.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 34.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint -33.71102, 18.54359
End -33.46028, 18.72361
Destination services

Available in Malmesbury

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Malmesbury
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Malmesbury
4
  • Pick n Pay
    55 Voortrekker Road, Malmesbury, 7300, Western Cape
  • Quickshop
    45 Voortrekker Road, Malmesbury
  • Usave
    Malmesbury, 7300, Western Cape
  • Checkers
    Malmesbury, 7300, Western Cape
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town International Airport from Malmesbury? +
Cape Town International Airport is about 68.1 km from Malmesbury by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town International Airport to Malmesbury? +
The drive usually takes about 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town International Airport to Malmesbury in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town International Airport to Malmesbury? +
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 Malmesbury? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R114.08 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R114.62 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R127.08 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R128.11 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town International Airport to Malmesbury? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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 Malmesbury
Settlers Way
From Cape Town International Airport To Malmesbury
: Malmesbury
From Cape Town International Airport To Malmesbury
Darling
From Cape Town International Airport To Malmesbury

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Malmesbury, 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 Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 14.1 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 25.9 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 27.9 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 24.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 31.5 km

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