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Distance from Cape Town to Robertson

Cape Town to Robertson is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 157.9 km in roughly 1 hr 54 min.

N Cape Town → Robertson
Road distance
157.9 km
98.1 mi • 85.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
136.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 54 min
Return: 3 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 54 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R264.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R265.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R294.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R296.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R348.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R350.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R388.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R391.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R458.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R461.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R511.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R515.29
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 54 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 9 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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157.9 km 1 hr 54 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Robertson
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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. 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
    106.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  15. Turn left onto High Street
    0.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Robertson Street towards R60: Robertson
    2.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    42.7 km
  19. Turn left onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.8 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
78.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
57 min • 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Robertson
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Robertson, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Robertson
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Robertson 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
58.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
65.3 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
103.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Robertson → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Robertson
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
78.9 km
Total: 157.9 km
Midpoint 78.9 km
157.9 km 1 hr 54 min
Destination Robertson -33.80222, 19.88361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 157.9 km
Return-cycle span 315.8 km
Traversal time 1 hr 54 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 12.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 78.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.72331, 19.18021
End -33.80222, 19.88361
Destination services

Available in Robertson

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Robertson
1

  • Dirkie Uys, Robertson, 6705
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Robertson
1
  • PEP
    Robertson, 6705, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Robertson
1
  • Shell
    52 Voortrekker Street, 6705, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Robertson
1
  • Checkers
    Robertson, 6705, Western Cape
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Robertson? +
Cape Town is about 157.9 km from Robertson by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Robertson? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Robertson in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Robertson? +
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 Robertson? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R264.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R265.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R294.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R296.81 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Robertson? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. 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
Robertson, 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: 58.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 65.3 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 103.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 115.6 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 117.6 km

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