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Distance from Cape Town to Gordons Bay

Cape Town to Gordons Bay is a practical regional trip, covering about 57.6 km in roughly 46 min.

N Cape Town → Gordons Bay
Road distance
57.6 km
35.8 mi • 31.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
49.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
46 min
Return: 1 hr 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
46 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R96.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R96.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R107.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R108.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R127.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R127.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R141.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R142.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R167.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R168.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R186.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R187.90
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
46 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 1 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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57.6 km 46 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Gordons Bay
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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. Turn right onto Roeland Street
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive
    2.8 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    47.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Sir Lowry's Pass Road
    3.8 km
  9. Turn left onto Mountainside Boulevard
    0.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Hillside Road
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Drommedaris Road
    0.4 km
  12. 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
28.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
23 min • 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Gordons Bay
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Gordons Bay, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Gordons Bay
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Gordons Bay Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Paarl
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
3.5 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
15.3 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
17.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Gordons Bay → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Gordons Bay
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
28.8 km
Total: 57.6 km
Midpoint 28.8 km
57.6 km 46 min
Destination Gordons Bay -34.15851, 18.87683

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 57.6 km
Return-cycle span 115.1 km
Traversal time 46 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 20.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 28.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -34.02471, 18.68665
End -34.15851, 18.87683
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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Gordons Bay
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Gordons Bay
3
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Gordons Bay
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Gordons Bay
1
  • Shell
    7130, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gordons Bay
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Gordons Bay
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Gordons Bay
2
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Gordons Bay? +
Cape Town is about 57.6 km from Gordons Bay by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Gordons Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Gordons Bay in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Gordons Bay? +
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 Gordons Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R96.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R96.83 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R107.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R108.23 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Gordons Bay? +
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 International Airport
From Cape Town To Gordons Bay
Somerset
From Cape Town To Gordons Bay
Hospital Bend
From Cape Town To Gordons Bay
Settlers Way
From Cape Town To Gordons Bay
Mountainside Boulevard
From Cape Town To Gordons Bay

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gordons Bay, 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 Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 3.5 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 15.3 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 17.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 35.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 42.0 km

Reverse route and related trips

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