Driving from Cape Town to Somerset West
Somerset West lies 41 km (25 mi) south-east of Cape Town, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 37 min without stops, over roughly 50 km (31 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Cape Town | Somerset West | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 4.8 million | 225,289 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Postal codes | 7100–8160 | 7110–7135 |
Where to book car hire from Cape Town to Somerset West
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Staying in Somerset West
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Common questions
How far is Somerset West from Cape Town?
41 km (25 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Cape Town; by road roughly 50 km (31 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Somerset West by car?
About 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cape Town and Somerset West?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.