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Distance from Ekundastria Pad to Cape Town International Airport

Ekundastria Pad to Cape Town International Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,548.3 km in roughly 17 hrs 32 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Ekundastria Pad → Cape Town International Airport
Road distance
1,548.3 km
962.1 mi • 835.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,393.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 32 min
Return: 35 hrs 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 hrs 32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,591.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,604.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,887.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,910.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,419.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,436.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,809.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,840.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,499.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,521.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,012.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,053.33
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Cape Town International Airport
11.6°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.4°C
Day range High / low
H 23° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,548.3 km 17 hrs 32 min
Start Ekundastria Pad
Finish Cape Town International Airport
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  1. Head on Ekundastria Pad
    31.3 km
  2. Turn right
    12.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  4. Continue
    0.8 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  6. Continue
    43.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Sefako Makgatho Drive
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N1
    0.1 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  11. Merge slight left
    26.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  14. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  21. Continue straight
    48.8 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  23. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.3 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town
    2.0 km
  26. Merge slight right
    3.0 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22
    0.3 km
  28. Keep slight right at the fork towards M22
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    1.0 km
  30. Turn right onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn right onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  32. Turn left
    0.1 km
  33. Turn left
    0.2 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  35. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  36. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  37. Turn left
    0.1 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R645.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
774.6 km
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 46 min • 8 hrs 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ekundastria Pad → Cape Town International Airport
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Ekundastria Pad, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ekundastria Pad → Cape Town International Airport
Ekundastria Pad Origin postcode
Not available
Cape Town International Airport Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,175.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
1,271.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,255.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cape Town International Airport → Ekundastria Pad
Ekundastria Pad ↔ Cape Town International Airport
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ekundastria Pad -25.18190, 28.89525
Midpoint
774.6 km
Total: 1,548.3 km
Midpoint 774.6 km
1,548.3 km 17 hrs 32 min
Destination Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,548.3 km
Return-cycle span 3,096.6 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 774.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.18190, 28.89525
Midpoint -30.70809, 25.10881
End -33.97185, 18.60211
Destination services

Available in Cape Town International Airport

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Service groups 4
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport
5
  • Shell
    Emms Drive, 7755, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7750, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7764, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport
4
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Questions 9
How far is Ekundastria Pad from Cape Town International Airport? +
Ekundastria Pad is about 1,548.3 km from Cape Town International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Ekundastria Pad to Cape Town International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ekundastria Pad to Cape Town International Airport 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 Ekundastria Pad to Cape Town International Airport? +
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 Ekundastria Pad to Cape Town International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,591.89 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,604.15 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,887.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,910.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ekundastria Pad to Cape Town International Airport? +
Yes. There are 27 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Ekundastria Pad To Cape Town International Airport
: Soweto
From Ekundastria Pad To Cape Town International Airport
Kimberley
From Ekundastria Pad To Cape Town International Airport
Bloemfontein
From Ekundastria Pad To Cape Town International Airport
ern Bypass
From Ekundastria Pad To Cape Town International Airport
: Cape Town
From Ekundastria Pad To Cape Town International Airport
: Mitchell's Plain
From Ekundastria Pad To Cape Town International Airport
Somerset
From Ekundastria Pad To Cape Town International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Ekundastria Pad, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town International Airport, 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: 1,175.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,271.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,255.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,309.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,386.8 km

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