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Distance from Cape Town to Markman

Cape Town to Markman is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 767.6 km in roughly 9 hrs 13 min.

N Cape Town → Markman
Road distance
767.6 km
477.0 mi • 414.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
666.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 13 min
Return: 18 hrs 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,284.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,291.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,431.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,443.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,695.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,703.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,888.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,903.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,230.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,241.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,485.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,505.23
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Markman
15.7°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.0°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
3%
Wind 10m wind speed
13 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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767.6 km 9 hrs 13 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Markman
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Destination
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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
    376.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    10.6 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    5.8 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  18. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  19. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    1.5 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    240.9 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R335: Motherwell
    0.5 km
  26. Turn left onto Saint George Street
    3.0 km
  27. Turn right onto Ranger Street
    1.6 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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
383.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 36 min • 4 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Markman
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Markman, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Markman
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Markman 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
395.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
529.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
474.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Markman → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Markman
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
383.3 km
Total: 767.6 km
Midpoint 383.3 km
767.6 km 9 hrs 13 min
Destination Markman -33.79552, 25.63573

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 767.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,535.2 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 383.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -34.17139, 22.07297
End -33.79552, 25.63573
Destination services

Available in Markman

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

Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Markman
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Markman
2
  • Shell
    Main Street, Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Markman
6
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Markman? +
Cape Town is about 767.6 km from Markman by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Markman? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Markman 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 Markman? +
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 Markman? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,284.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,291.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,431.41 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,443.01 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Markman? +
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. 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 Markman
Somerset
From Cape Town To Markman
Hospital Bend
From Cape Town To Markman
Settlers Way
From Cape Town To Markman
: George
From Cape Town To Markman
Port Elizabeth
From Cape Town To Markman
: Knysna
From Cape Town To Markman
: Motherwell
From Cape Town To Markman

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Markman, 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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 395.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 529.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 474.5 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 589.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 491.2 km

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