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Distance from Cape Town to Clanwilliam

Cape Town to Clanwilliam is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 229.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 40 min.

N Cape Town → Clanwilliam
Road distance
229.1 km
142.4 mi • 123.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
199.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 40 min
Return: 5 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 40 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R383.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R385.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R427.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R430.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R506.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R508.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R563.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R568.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R665.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R669.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R741.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R747.84
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Clanwilliam
11.9°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.2°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
6 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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Start, destination and route line.

229.1 km 2 hrs 40 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Clanwilliam
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    5.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.6 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right towards N7: Malmesbury
    116.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    37.5 km
  17. Continue straight
    57.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R364: Clanwilliam
    0.6 km
  19. Turn right
    2.7 km
  20. Turn right onto Main Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Arnold Street
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
114.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 20 min • 1 hr 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Clanwilliam
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Clanwilliam, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Clanwilliam
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Clanwilliam Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Worcester
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
129.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
9.4 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
136.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Clanwilliam → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Clanwilliam
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
114.8 km
Total: 229.1 km
Midpoint 114.8 km
229.1 km 2 hrs 40 min
Destination Clanwilliam -32.17855, 18.89104

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 229.1 km
Return-cycle span 458.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 10.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 114.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.03759, 18.72634
End -32.17855, 18.89104
Destination services

Available in Clanwilliam

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

Service groups 4
Clothing stores Banks Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Clanwilliam
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Clanwilliam
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Clanwilliam
3
  • Usave
    Clanwilliam, 8135, Western Cape
  • Pick n Pay
    Clanwilliam, 8135, Western Cape
  • Shoprite
    Clanwilliam, 8120, Western Cape
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Clanwilliam
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Clanwilliam? +
Cape Town is about 229.1 km from Clanwilliam by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Clanwilliam? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Clanwilliam in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Clanwilliam? +
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 Clanwilliam? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R383.57 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R385.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R427.29 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R430.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Clanwilliam? +
No tollgates are 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Clanwilliam, 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 Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 129.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 9.4 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 136.5 km
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 143.3 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 175.1 km

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