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Distance from Cape Town International Airport to Van Stadens Pass

Cape Town International Airport to Van Stadens Pass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 693.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cape Town International Airport → Van Stadens Pass
Road distance
693.2 km
430.8 mi • 374.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
606.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 21 min
Return: 16 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 21 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,160.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,165.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,292.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,303.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,531.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,538.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,705.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,719.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,014.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,024.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,244.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,262.54
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 21 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 36 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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693.2 km 8 hrs 21 min
Start Cape Town International Airport
Finish Van Stadens Pass
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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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  6. Turn right onto Tower Road
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  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
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  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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    10.6 km
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    62.5 km
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  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  25. Keep slight right at the fork
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  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  27. Continue
    181.8 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.5 km
  29. Turn right
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  30. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cape Road
    5.8 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
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Tolls on this route

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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
346.2 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 10 min • 4 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town International Airport → Van Stadens Pass
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Van Stadens Pass, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town International Airport → Van Stadens Pass
Cape Town International Airport Origin postcode
Not available
Van Stadens Pass 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
320.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
454.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
400.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Van Stadens Pass → Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town International Airport ↔ Van Stadens Pass
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint
346.2 km
Total: 693.2 km
Midpoint 346.2 km
693.2 km 8 hrs 21 min
Destination Van Stadens Pass -33.91053, 25.18105

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 693.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,386.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 346.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint -34.18648, 21.85553
End -33.91053, 25.18105
Destination services

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Service groups 1
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Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Van Stadens Pass
2
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town International Airport from Van Stadens Pass? +
Cape Town International Airport is about 693.2 km from Van Stadens Pass by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town International Airport to Van Stadens Pass? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town International Airport to Van Stadens Pass 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 Van Stadens Pass? +
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 Van Stadens Pass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,160.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,165.96 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,292.74 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,303.22 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town International Airport to Van Stadens Pass? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Van Stadens Pass, 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: 320.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 454.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 400.2 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 514.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 416.8 km

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