Driving from Cape Town to Middelburg
Middelburg lies 1,397 km (868 mi) north-east of Cape Town, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 21 h 18 min without stops, over roughly 1,704 km (1,059 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Cape Town | Middelburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 4.8 million | 196,263 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 1,479 m (4,852 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Postal codes | 7100–8160 | 1050–5900 |
Where to book car hire from Cape Town to Middelburg
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Staying in Middelburg
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Common questions
How far is Middelburg from Cape Town?
1,397 km (868 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cape Town; by road roughly 1,704 km (1,059 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Middelburg by car?
About 21 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cape Town and Middelburg?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.