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Distance from Cape Town to Buckingham Terrace

Cape Town to Buckingham Terrace is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,627.4 km in roughly 16 hrs 37 min.

N Cape Town → Buckingham Terrace
Road distance
1,627.4 km
1,011.2 mi • 878.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,264.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 37 min
Return: 33 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 hrs 37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
97.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,724.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,737.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,034.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,059.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,594.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,611.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,004.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,036.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,729.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,752.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,268.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,311.51
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
16 hrs 37 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
16 hrs 52 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,627.4 km 16 hrs 37 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Buckingham Terrace
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head northeast on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.7 km
  3. Turn right onto Darling Street, M4
    0.7 km
  4. Keep left
    1.1 km
  5. Turn sharp right onto F.W. de Klerk Boulevard
    0.0 km
  6. Continue straight
    106.8 km
  7. Keep right
    0.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  9. Turn right onto N1
    1.3 km
  10. Keep right
    0.1 km
  11. Turn left onto High Street, R60
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right onto N1
    352.8 km
  13. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street, N1, N12
    2.0 km
  14. Keep left
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto N1, N12
    312.6 km
  16. Keep left
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto R717
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right
    0.3 km
  19. Continue straight onto N1
    331.6 km
  20. Keep left
    0.6 km
  21. Keep right
    0.0 km
  22. Turn right onto N5, R708
    137.7 km
  23. Turn right onto Hospital Road, N5
    91.5 km
  24. Continue straight onto N3
    284.7 km
  25. Keep left
    0.4 km
  26. Turn left
    1.6 km
  27. Turn left onto Buckingham Terrace
    0.0 km
  28. Arrive at Buckingham Terrace, straight ahead
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 19
Known total R949.00
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
813.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 18 min • 8 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Buckingham Terrace
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Buckingham Terrace, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Buckingham Terrace
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Buckingham Terrace Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,255.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,388.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,334.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Buckingham Terrace → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Buckingham Terrace
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
813.7 km
Total: 1,627.4 km
Midpoint 813.7 km
1,627.4 km 16 hrs 37 min
Destination Buckingham Terrace -29.83391, 30.92261

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,627.4 km
Return-cycle span 3,254.9 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 813.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -30.58329, 25.42337
End -29.83391, 30.92261
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Buckingham Terrace
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Buckingham Terrace
1
  • PEP
    Durban, 4093, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Buckingham Terrace
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Buckingham Terrace
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Buckingham Terrace
1
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Buckingham Terrace? +
Cape Town is about 1,627.4 km from Buckingham Terrace by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Buckingham Terrace? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Buckingham Terrace 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 to Buckingham Terrace? +
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 to Buckingham Terrace? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,724.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,737.20 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,034.83 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,059.43 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Buckingham Terrace? +
Yes. There are 19 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

F.W. de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town To Buckingham Terrace

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Buckingham Terrace, KwaZulu-Natal
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,255.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,388.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,334.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,351.0 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,448.9 km

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