South Africa route platform Distance.Africa Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Cape Town to Buffelspoort

Cape Town to Buffelspoort is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 304.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 49 min.

N Cape Town → Buffelspoort
Road distance
304.3 km
189.1 mi • 164.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
253.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 49 min
Return: 7 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R509.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R511.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R567.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R572.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R672.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R675.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R748.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R754.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R884.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R888.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R985.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R993.13
See more fuel details from Cape Town to Buffelspoort
Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Buffelspoort
10.8°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
7.6°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
20%
Wind 10m wind speed
11 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Leave → Arrival time loading…
Accommodation

Where to stay near Buffelspoort

Road-trip friendly stays matched to this destination and corridor, with photos, price positioning and quick property links.

No accommodation listings have been added for this route yet.

Suggest accommodation
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

304.3 km 3 hrs 49 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Buffelspoort
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    106.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  15. Turn left onto High Street
    0.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Robertson Street towards R60: Robertson
    2.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    44.9 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    17.7 km
  21. Continue straight
    126.3 km
  22. Turn left onto Buffelspoort
    1.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
152.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 54 min • 1 hr 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Buffelspoort
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Buffelspoort, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Buffelspoort
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Buffelspoort 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 Overlapping province
68.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
65.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
204.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Buffelspoort → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Buffelspoort
Open
Cape Town to Pretoria Related trip
Open
Cape Town to Durban Related trip
Open
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
152.0 km
Total: 304.3 km
Midpoint 152.0 km
304.3 km 3 hrs 49 min
Destination Buffelspoort -33.59483, 21.12707

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 304.3 km
Return-cycle span 608.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 152.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.80384, 19.82527
End -33.59483, 21.12707
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Buffelspoort? +
Cape Town is about 304.3 km from Buffelspoort by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Buffelspoort? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Buffelspoort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Buffelspoort? +
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 Buffelspoort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R509.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R511.79 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R567.44 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R572.04 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Buffelspoort? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance.Africa editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Buffelspoort, 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 George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 68.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 65.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 204.7 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 211.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 11.2 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Buffelspoort to Cape Town

Cape Town to Johannesburg Cape Town to Pretoria Cape Town to Durban Cape Town to Polokwane Johannesburg to Buffelspoort Pretoria to Buffelspoort Cape Town to Buffelspoort Durban to Buffelspoort

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance.Africa and fuel.distance.africa, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance.Africa. All rights reserved.

Distance.Africa combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and Open-Meteo to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.