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Distance from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Cape Town International Airport

Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Cape Town International Airport is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.0 km in roughly 19 min.

N Nelson Mandela Boulevard → Cape Town International Airport
Road distance
20.0 km
12.4 mi • 10.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
16.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 min
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
19 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R33.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R33.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R37.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R37.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R44.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R44.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R49.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R49.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R58.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R58.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R64.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R65.16
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Cape Town International Airport
14.8°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.6°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
13 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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20.0 km 19 min
Start Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Finish Cape Town International Airport
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.3 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Heerengracht
    0.4 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn towards N2: Somerset West
    0.5 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    2.9 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.4 km
  6. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    12.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    0.8 km
  10. Turn right onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  12. Turn left
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left
    0.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  17. Turn left
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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
10.0 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 min • 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Nelson Mandela Boulevard → Cape Town International Airport
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Nelson Mandela Boulevard, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Nelson Mandela Boulevard → Cape Town International Airport
Nelson Mandela Boulevard Origin postcode
Not available
Cape Town International Airport 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
20.3 km
22.3 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
34.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cape Town International Airport → Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Nelson Mandela Boulevard ↔ Cape Town International Airport
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nelson Mandela Boulevard -33.92862, 18.43469
Midpoint
10.0 km
Total: 20.0 km
Midpoint 10.0 km
20.0 km 19 min
Destination Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 20.0 km
Return-cycle span 39.9 km
Traversal time 19 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 90.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92862, 18.43469
Midpoint -33.94989, 18.51220
End -33.97185, 18.60211
Destination services

Available in Cape Town International Airport

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

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 8
How far is Nelson Mandela Boulevard from Cape Town International Airport? +
Nelson Mandela Boulevard is about 20.0 km from Cape Town International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Cape Town International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Cape Town International Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nelson Mandela Boulevard 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 Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Cape Town International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R33.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R33.58 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R37.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R37.53 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Cape Town International Airport? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Heerengracht
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Cape Town International Airport
: Somerset
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Cape Town International Airport
Muizenberg
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Cape Town International Airport
Hospital Bend
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Cape Town International Airport
Settlers Way
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Cape Town International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Nelson Mandela Boulevard, Western Cape
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 Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 20.3 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 22.3 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 34.1 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 72.6 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 79.6 km

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