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Distance from Cape Town to Richmond

Cape Town to Richmond is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 642.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 11 min.

N Cape Town → Richmond
Road distance
642.4 km
399.2 mi • 346.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
587.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 11 min
Return: 14 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,075.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,080.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,197.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,207.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,418.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,425.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,580.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,593.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,866.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,875.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,079.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,096.56
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Richmond
6.0°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
2.3°C
Day range High / low
H 14° • L 6°
Rain chance Today's probability
18%
Wind 10m wind speed
16 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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642.4 km 7 hrs 11 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Richmond
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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
    461.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    175.8 km
  13. Turn right
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. 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
321.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 35 min • 3 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Richmond
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Richmond
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Richmond
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Richmond 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
269.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
403.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
349.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Richmond → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Richmond
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
321.0 km
Total: 642.4 km
Midpoint 321.0 km
642.4 km 7 hrs 11 min
Destination Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 642.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,284.8 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 321.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.10211, 21.45510
End -31.41306, 23.94361
Destination services

Available in Richmond

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Richmond
1

  • Richmond, 7090, Northern Cape
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Richmond? +
Cape Town is about 642.4 km from Richmond by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Richmond? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Richmond 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 Richmond? +
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 Richmond? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,075.34 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,080.43 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,197.90 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,207.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Richmond? +
Yes. There are 4 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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Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Richmond
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: 269.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 403.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 349.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 366.0 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 463.8 km

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