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Distance from Cape Town to Riverlea

Cape Town to Riverlea is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 432.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 8 min.

N Cape Town → Riverlea
Road distance
432.9 km
269.0 mi • 233.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
369.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 8 min
Return: 10 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R724.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R728.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R807.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R813.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R956.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R960.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,065.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,073.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,258.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,264.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,401.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,412.90
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 8 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 23 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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432.9 km 5 hrs 8 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Riverlea
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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
    38.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R404: George Airport
    0.7 km
  11. Turn left towards R404: George Airport
    2.4 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    5.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Montagu Street
    2.1 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto George Road
    0.7 km
  17. Turn left onto Fortuin Street
    0.3 km
  18. Turn left
    0.0 km
  19. Turn left
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. Go straight onto Jonas Street
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
216.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 34 min • 2 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Riverlea
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Riverlea, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Riverlea
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Riverlea 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
60.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
194.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
333.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Riverlea → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Riverlea
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
216.2 km
Total: 432.9 km
Midpoint 216.2 km
432.9 km 5 hrs 8 min
Destination Riverlea -33.94756, 22.42336

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 432.9 km
Return-cycle span 865.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 216.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -34.04152, 20.43149
End -33.94756, 22.42336
Destination services

Available in Riverlea

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 Banks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Riverlea
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Riverlea
2
  • FNB
    97 York Street, George, 6530
  • Nedbank
    106 York Street, George
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Riverlea
6
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Riverlea? +
Cape Town is about 432.9 km from Riverlea by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Riverlea? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Riverlea in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Riverlea? +
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 Riverlea? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R724.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R728.12 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R807.29 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R813.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Riverlea? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Riverlea, 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: 60.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 194.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 333.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 340.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 139.8 km

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