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Distance from Robertson to Cape Town

Robertson to Cape Town is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 157.8 km in roughly 1 hr 54 min.

N Robertson → Cape Town
Road distance
157.8 km
98.1 mi • 85.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
136.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 54 min
Return: 3 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 54 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R264.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R265.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R294.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R296.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R348.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R350.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R388.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R391.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R458.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R460.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R510.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R515.02
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 54 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 9 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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157.8 km 1 hr 54 min
Start Robertson
Finish Cape Town
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Paul Kruger Street
    0.8 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    42.7 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Robertson Street
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Robertson Street
    2.6 km
  5. Turn left onto High Street towards Worcester
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  10. Turn left
    33.3 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
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
78.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
57 min • 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Robertson → Cape Town
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Robertson, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Cape Town
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Robertson → Cape Town
Robertson 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 Worcester
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
58.2 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
65.2 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
103.8 km
Rev Related route set
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Cape Town → Robertson
Robertson ↔ Cape Town
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Robertson -33.80222, 19.88361
Midpoint
78.8 km
Total: 157.8 km
Midpoint 78.8 km
157.8 km 1 hr 54 min
Destination Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 157.8 km
Return-cycle span 315.6 km
Traversal time 1 hr 54 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 13.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 78.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.80222, 19.88361
Midpoint -33.72334, 19.18068
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
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Questions 8
How far is Robertson from Cape Town? +
Robertson is about 157.8 km from Cape Town by road.
How long does it take from Robertson to Cape Town? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Robertson to Cape Town in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Robertson 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 Robertson to Cape Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R264.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R265.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R294.27 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R296.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Robertson to Cape Town? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. 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
Robertson, Western Cape
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 Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 58.2 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 65.2 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 103.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 115.5 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 117.6 km

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