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Distance from Kaapstad to Table Mountain

Kaapstad to Table Mountain is a short everyday drive, covering about 5.5 km in roughly 13 min.

N Kaapstad → Table Mountain
Road distance
5.5 km
3.4 mi • 3.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.54×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 min
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
24.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R9.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R9.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R10.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R10.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R12.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R12.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R13.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R13.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R16.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R17.96
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
28 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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5.5 km 13 min
Start Kaapstad
Finish Table Mountain
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Saint Johns Road
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight onto Hatfield Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Orange Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Hof Street
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right onto Camp Street
    0.6 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Kloof Nek Road
    1.7 km
  8. Turn left onto Tafelberg Road
    2.1 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2.8 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 min • 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kaapstad → Table Mountain
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Kaapstad, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Table Mountain, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kaapstad → Table Mountain
Kaapstad Origin postcode
Not available
Table Mountain Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
34.7 km
36.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
48.5 km
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Table Mountain → Kaapstad
Kaapstad ↔ Table Mountain
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kaapstad -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
2.8 km
Total: 5.5 km
Midpoint 2.8 km
5.5 km 13 min
Destination Table Mountain -33.95906, 18.40387

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 5.5 km
Return-cycle span 11.0 km
Traversal time 13 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 163.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.93759, 18.39826
End -33.95906, 18.40387
Destination services

Available in Table Mountain

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Table Mountain
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Table Mountain
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Table Mountain
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Table Mountain
6
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7700, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Table Mountain
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Table Mountain
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Table Mountain
6
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Questions 8
How far is Kaapstad from Table Mountain? +
Kaapstad is about 5.5 km from Table Mountain by road.
How long does it take from Kaapstad to Table Mountain? +
The drive usually takes about 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kaapstad to Table Mountain in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kaapstad to Table Mountain? +
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 Kaapstad to Table Mountain? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R9.21 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R9.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R10.26 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R10.35 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kaapstad to Table Mountain? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Kaapstad, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Table Mountain, 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 Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 34.7 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 36.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 48.5 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 87.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 94.1 km

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