Driving from Cape Town to Queenstown
Queenstown lies 820 km (510 mi) east of Cape Town, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 31 min without stops, over roughly 1,001 km (622 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Cape Town | Queenstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 4.8 million | 118,599 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 1,081 m (3,547 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Postal codes | 7100–8160 | 5319–5330 |
Where to book car hire from Cape Town to Queenstown
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Staying in Queenstown
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Common questions
How far is Queenstown from Cape Town?
820 km (510 mi) in a straight line, east of Cape Town; by road roughly 1,001 km (622 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Queenstown by car?
About 12 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cape Town and Queenstown?
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.