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Distance from 1 to Salt River

1 to Salt River is a practical regional trip, covering about 54.1 km in roughly 38 min.

N 1 → Salt River
Road distance
54.1 km
M5 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
47.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
38 min
End point
Burns Road
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R90.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R91.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R100.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R101.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R119.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R120.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R133.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R134.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R157.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R158.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R175.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R176.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
252° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
72° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.7978, 18.9535
End coords Destination point
-33.9317, 18.4610
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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54.1 km 38 min
Start 1
Finish Salt River
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Huguenot Road
    1.6 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road
    0.6 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    47.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  9. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork onto Koeberg Road towards Maitland
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    2.0 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Durham Avenue
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Durham Avenue
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Swift Street
    0.0 km
  15. Turn left onto Burns Road
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Salt River → 1 1 to Johannesburg 1 to Pretoria 1 to Cape Town 1 to Durban Johannesburg to Salt River Pretoria to Salt River Cape Town to Salt River
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
27.0 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 min • 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
9.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Salt River
07:21 – 18:04
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R226.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R10.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R238.14
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin 1 -33.79778, 18.95351
Midpoint
27.0 km
Total: 54.1 km
Midpoint 27.0 km
54.1 km 38 min
Destination Salt River End: Burns Road -33.93170, 18.46101

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 54.1 km
Return-cycle span 108.2 km
Traversal time 38 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 29.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 27.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.79778, 18.95351
Midpoint -33.85067, 18.70691
End -33.93170, 18.46101
Destination services

Available in Salt River

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Salt River
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Salt River
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Salt River
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Salt River
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Salt River
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Salt River
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Salt River
6
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Questions 8
How far is 1 from Salt River? +
1 is about 54.1 km from Salt River by road.
How long does it take from 1 to Salt River? +
The drive usually takes about 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1 to Salt River in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 1 to Salt River? +
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 1 to Salt River? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R90.60 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R91.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R100.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R101.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1 to Salt River? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Cape Town
From 1 To Salt River
: Maitland
From 1 To Salt River
Muizenberg
From 1 To Salt River
Rondebosch
From 1 To Salt River

Route Locations

Start area
1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Salt River, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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