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Distance from Patdenorow Place to Cape Town

Patdenorow Place to Cape Town is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,411.2 km in roughly 15 hrs 18 min.

N Patdenorow Place → Cape Town
Road distance
1,411.2 km
876.9 mi • 761.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,269.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 18 min
Return: 30 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,362.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,373.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,631.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,652.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,117.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,131.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,472.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,500.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,101.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,120.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,568.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,605.87
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Cape Town
15.2°C
Slight rain showers
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.4°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
41 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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1,411.2 km 15 hrs 18 min
Start Patdenorow Place
Finish Cape Town
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Patdenorow Place
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Plantation Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Van Der Linde Road
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Thabo Mbeki Road
    0.7 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    5.3 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    73.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem
    0.1 km
  14. Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    0.9 km
  15. Turn right onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.3 km
  16. Continue slight right onto Darling Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Buitenkant Street
    0.6 km
  18. Turn right onto Roeland Street
    0.3 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right onto Gallery Lane
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 19
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
705.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 39 min • 7 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Patdenorow Place → Cape Town
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Patdenorow Place, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Cape Town
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Patdenorow Place → Cape Town
Patdenorow Place Origin postcode
Not available
Cape Town Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,038.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
1,118.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
1,134.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cape Town → Patdenorow Place
Patdenorow Place ↔ Cape Town
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Patdenorow Place -26.19252, 28.13130
Midpoint
705.9 km
Total: 1,411.2 km
Midpoint 705.9 km
1,411.2 km 15 hrs 18 min
Destination Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,411.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,822.4 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 705.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.19252, 28.13130
Midpoint -31.06129, 24.46770
End -33.92883, 18.41722
Destination services

Available in Cape Town

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

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant 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
    8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Cape Town
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Cape Town

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Mother City
Standout Table Mountain, coast and neighbourhood variety
Cape Town combines mountain, ocean and sharply different neighbourhoods in a way few South African cities can match, which is why the exact district matters almost as much as the city name itself.
Best for Who this destination suits
City break Food and culture Beach trip Conference travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
A CBD arrival is not the same trip as Camps Bay, Sea Point, Century City, the southern suburbs or the airport side. Choose the exact district before departure.
Local pulse
Cape Town Tourism continues to actively promote current events, deals and trip-planning tools, which makes live city timing relevant to route planning.
Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Cape Town Tourism
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Cape Town as a base for urban sightseeing, Atlantic and False Bay coast days, Winelands links and longer Western Cape touring.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Cape Town Tourism offers trip-planning tools for places to stay, eat and see
The city works for both leisure and conference travel
Neighbourhood choice strongly shapes the trip
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Patdenorow Place from Cape Town? +
Patdenorow Place is about 1,411.2 km from Cape Town by road.
How long does it take from Patdenorow Place to Cape Town? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Patdenorow Place to Cape Town 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 Patdenorow Place to Cape Town? +
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 Patdenorow Place to Cape Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,362.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,373.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,631.64 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,652.98 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Patdenorow Place to Cape Town? +
Yes. There are 19 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Germiston
From Patdenorow Place To Cape Town
ern Bypass
From Patdenorow Place To Cape Town
: Cape Town
From Patdenorow Place To Cape Town
: Zonnebloem
From Patdenorow Place To Cape Town
Gallery Lane
From Patdenorow Place To Cape Town

Route Locations

Start area
Patdenorow Place, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,038.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,118.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,134.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,172.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,249.7 km

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