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Distance from Cape Town to Tokai

Cape Town to Tokai is a short everyday drive, covering about 21.3 km in roughly 21 min.

N Cape Town → Tokai
Road distance
21.3 km
13.2 mi • 11.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
14.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
21 min
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
21 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
58.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R35.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R35.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R39.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R40.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R47.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R47.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R52.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R52.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R61.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R62.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R68.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R69.51
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Tokai
15.3°C
Slight rain showers
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.8°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
25 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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21.3 km 21 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Tokai
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
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 right at the fork towards M3: Muizenberg
    0.6 km
  6. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.6 km
  7. Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive
    2.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    1.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Paradise Road
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive
    2.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    6.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M40: Tokai Road
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Tokai Road towards Tokai
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Lismore Avenue
    0.3 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Tokai
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Tokai
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Tokai
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Tokai Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Similar distance
18.9 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
21.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Similar distance
32.7 km
Rev Related route set
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Tokai → Cape Town
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
10.7 km
Total: 21.3 km
Midpoint 10.7 km
21.3 km 21 min
Destination Tokai -34.06083, 18.44167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 21.3 km
Return-cycle span 42.6 km
Traversal time 21 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 70.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.98322, 18.45271
End -34.06083, 18.44167
Destination services

Available in Tokai

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Tokai
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Tokai
3
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Tokai
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Tokai
6
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    102 Churchill Road, 7800, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Tokai
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Tokai
2
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Tokai? +
Cape Town is about 21.3 km from Tokai by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Tokai? +
The drive usually takes about 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Tokai in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Tokai? +
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 Tokai? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R35.65 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R35.82 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R39.71 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R40.04 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Tokai? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Muizenberg
From Cape Town To Tokai
Kirstenbosch
From Cape Town To Tokai
Hospital Bend
From Cape Town To Tokai

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Tokai
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 Stellenbosch Similar distance
About 40.2 km Difference: 18.9 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
About 42.3 km Difference: 21.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Similar distance
About 54.0 km Difference: 32.7 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Similar distance
About 92.6 km Difference: 71.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Similar distance
About 99.6 km Difference: 78.3 km

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