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How to get from Richards Bay (KwaZulu-Natal) to Cape Town (Western Cape)

Calculate route from Richards Bay (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) to Cape Town (Western Cape, South Africa).

The flight distance (as the crow flies) between Richards Bay and Cape Town is 1,411.1 km.

Roadmap (route) to go from Richards Bay to Cape Town detailed above, you can also see the course layout on the map.

While doing trip Richards Bay - Cape Town by car, the calculated route ends at a distance , or more straight.

Calculation of distance and route from Cape Town to Richards Bay :

1,411.11,725.8 km20h32mn
  1. Continue 0h9mn
    3.1 km
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    0.6 km
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    0.4 km
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    0.1 km
  5. Continue 0h2mn
    1.8 km
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    24.4 km
  7. Turn left onto P230 0h24mn
    20.1 km
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    11.4 km
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    0.4 km
  10. Turn right onto P230 0h6mn
    5.1 km
  11. Turn sharp left onto R66 0h4mn
    4.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Butcher Street 0h0mn
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Mangosuthu Buthelezi Drive 0h1mn
    0.8 km
  14. Turn right onto Brockwell Street 0h1mn
    0.8 km
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    14.5 km
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    0.0 km
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    1.2 km
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    0.0 km
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    0.6 km
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    1.7 km
  21. Turn slight left onto P50-1 0h19mn
    19.0 km
  22. Turn left onto P15-2 1h44mn
    43.9 km
  23. Turn right onto R74 2h34mn
    129.1 km
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    0.2 km
  25. Continue onto R103 0h20mn
    22.2 km
  26. Turn sharp left onto N11 0h10mn
    12.5 km
  27. Turn sharp right and take N3 toward Harrismith 0h9mn
    15.6 km
  28. Keep left and take R103 toward Ladysmith 0h1mn
    0.5 km
  29. Turn left and take N3 toward Harrismith 0h1mn
    2.2 km
  30. Turn slight left onto N3 1h39mn
    50.2 km
  31. Keep left and take N5 toward Harrismith, Bethlehem 0h0mn
    0.5 km
  32. Keep right and take N5 toward Harrismith, Bethlehem 1h8mn
    90.3 km
  33. Keep left toward N5 2h55mn
    137.4 km
  34. Turn left and take N1 toward Bloemfontein 1h17mn
    136.3 km
  35. Continue onto N1 5h51mn
    511.2 km
  36. At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Donkin Street 4h36mn
    359.4 km
  37. Turn left onto R101 0h12mn
    17.7 km
  38. Turn left onto N1 0h17mn
    23.6 km
  39. Keep right onto N1 1h34mn
    59.5 km
  40. Keep left and take M60 toward Cape Town 0h1mn
    0.5 km
  41. Keep left and take M60 toward Zonnebloem 0h1mn
    1.0 km
  42. Turn right onto Sir Lowry Road 0h1mn
    0.7 km
  43. Turn left onto Corporation Street 0h0mn
    0.2 km
  44. Arrive at destination 0h0mn
    0 m

Travel from Richards Bay (Western Cape) to a selection of major cities.

Distances from Richards Bay to biggest cities in KwaZulu-Natal


Other major cities in country :

  • Uitenhage [05], 228,912 inhabitants. 839 km
  • Roodepoort [06], 225,000 inhabitants. 504 km
  • Paarl [11], 190,000 inhabitants. 1,357 km
  • Springs [06], 186,394 inhabitants. 456 km
  • Carletonville [06], 182,304 inhabitants. 531 km
  • Klerksdorp [10], 178,921 inhabitants. 570 km
  • Midrand [06], 173,009 inhabitants. 495 km
  • Westonaria [06], 156,831 inhabitants. 512 km
  • Middelburg [07], 154,706 inhabitants. 420 km
  • Orkney [10], 145,801 inhabitants. 564 km

Route from Cape Town to major cities (South Africa).

  • Distance Cape Town Durban
    1,272 km
  • Distance Cape Town Johannesburg
    1,262 km
  • Distance Cape Town Soweto
    1,243 km
  • Distance Cape Town Pretoria
    1,308 km
  • Distance Cape Town Port Elizabeth
    663 km
  • Distance Cape Town Pietermaritzburg
    1,228 km
  • Distance Cape Town Benoni
    1,282 km
  • Distance Cape Town Tembisa
    1,291 km
  • Distance Cape Town East London
    886 km
  • Distance Cape Town Vereeniging
    1,217 km

Nearest cities to Richards Bay :

  • Richards Bay, 252,968 inhabitants. 0 km
  • KwaDukuza, 59,899 inhabitants. 95 km
  • eSikhaleni, 49,265 inhabitants. 17 km
  • Empangeni, 28,093 inhabitants. 14 km
  • Ulundi, 20,753 inhabitants. 79 km
  • Ballito, 17,218 inhabitants. 116 km
  • Eshowe, 14,786 inhabitants. 56 km
  • Sundumbili, 12,455 inhabitants. 73 km

Location Richards Bay (KwaZulu-Natal) :

Country flag
Location Richards Bay
State KwaZulu-Natal
County uThungulu District Municipality
Country South Africa
Country code / ISO 2 ZA
Latitude -28.7830100
Longitude 32.0376800
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone Africa/Johannesburg

Location Cape Town (Western Cape) :

Country flag
Location Cape Town
State Western Cape
County City of Cape Town
Country South Africa
Country code / ISO 2 ZA
Latitude -33.9258400
Longitude 18.4232200
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone Africa/Johannesburg

Find a hotel in Cape Town

Villa Montebello


Located at the top of Mount Rhodes, this guest house offers panoramic views of Hout Bay Valley, the Constantia Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. It features a garden with a heated swimming pool. This hotel is located 12.36 from the city center Sundumbili.

This 4.0 star property has 4 rooms. You can book a room from 1854 ZAR.

Location :
Villa Montebello
72 Mount Rhodes Drive
7806 Hout Bay

Book a room from 1854 ZAR

The Platinum Boutique Hotel


Offering stunning sea and mountain views, the chic The Platinum Boutique Hotel is located in Hout Bay. It boasts an 18-metre salt water pool and a garden. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property. This hotel is located 12.42 from the city center Sundumbili.

This 4.0 star property has 6 rooms. You can book a room from 1762.5 ZAR.

Location :
The Platinum Boutique Hotel
4, Little Lions Head Road
7806 Hout Bay

Book a room from 1762.5 ZAR

Mount Bay


Situated in Hout Bay, within 3.6 km of World of Birds and 3.6 km of Hout Bay Museum, Mount Bay provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. The property is around 4 km from S.A. This hotel is located 12.29 from the city center Sundumbili.

This 4.0 star property has 4 rooms. You can book a room from 1178 ZAR.

Location :
Mount Bay
24 Mount Rhodes Drive Hout Bay
7806 Cape Town

Book a room from 1178 ZAR

CUBE Guest House


This modern guest house offers a large garden with a terrace and outdoor pool with has views of the ocean and mountain. It is located 3km from both Hout Bay’s beach and harbour. This hotel is located 12.75 from the city center Sundumbili.

This 5.0 star property has 6 rooms. You can book a room from 2700 ZAR.

Location :
CUBE Guest House
20 Luisa Way
7806 Hout Bay

Book a room from 2700 ZAR

Kronendal Heritage


With a garden and outdoor swimming pool, Kronendal Heritage Country Estate offers apartments and suites with private terraces in Hout Bay. There is free WiFi throughout the property. This hotel is located 12.60 from the city center Sundumbili.

This 5.0 star property has 5 rooms. You can book a room from 1900 ZAR.

Location :
Kronendal Heritage
Southern Cross, Number 27 Valley Road
7806 Hout Bay

Book a room from 1900 ZAR

Pure Guest House


Offering a solar-heated salt water pool, Pure Guest House in Hout Bay offers stunning sea and mountain views, including Chapman´s Peak. The beach is 5 km away. This hotel is located 11.62 from the city center Sundumbili.

This 5.0 star property has 3 rooms. You can book a room from 2044 ZAR.

Location :
Pure Guest House
7 Saddlers Close
7806 Hout Bay

Book a room from 2044 ZAR

Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa


This ocean-front hotel overlooks the Twelve Apostles mountain range and provides free transfers to Camps Bay and V&A Waterfront. It features the award winning Sanctuary Spa with rock pools. This hotel is located 8.77 from the city center Sundumbili.

This 5.0 star property has 70 rooms. You can book a room from 6340 ZAR.

Location :
Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
Victoria Street, Camps Bay
8040 Cape Town

Book a room from 6340 ZAR

Cap Serein Guest House


Cap Serein Guest House overlooks the Chapman’s Peak Drive, Hout Bay and Atlantic Ocean. It offers a garden with a pool and hot tub, and accommodation with a fireplace and surrounding views. This hotel is located 11.44 from the city center Sundumbili.

This 4.0 star property has 4 rooms. You can book a room from 1080 ZAR.

Location :
Cap Serein Guest House
17 Saddlers Row
7806 Hout Bay

Book a room from 1080 ZAR

Thulani River Lodge


Located in Hout Bay amongst 8000 m² of beautiful gardens, the Thulani River Lodge is a centrally located guesthouse. This property features an outdoor swimming pool made of natural rocks, as well as a small stream running through the property. This hotel is located 11.80 from the city center Sundumbili.

This 4.0 star property has 7 rooms. You can book a room from 1950 ZAR.

Location :
Thulani River Lodge
14 Riverside Terrace
7806 Hout Bay

Book a room from 1950 ZAR

Riverside Boutique Hotel


Situated in the vibrant harbour Village of Hout Bay, Riverside Boutique Hotel offers rooms and self-catering cottages with free WiFi. It offers secluded areas for meditation, 3 swimming pools, and a bar lounge with fireplace. This hotel is located 11.51 from the city center Sundumbili.

This 4.0 star property has 16 rooms. You can book a room from 1485 ZAR.

Location :
Riverside Boutique Hotel
Valley Road
7872 Hout Bay

Book a room from 1485 ZAR