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Distance from 12 to Harare

N 12 → Harare
Road distance
235.8 km
M44 N1 N2 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
199.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 5 min
End point
Phanda Crescent
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
245 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
57.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R450.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R452.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R548.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R551.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R594.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R596.47
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R723.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R727.95
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R781.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R784.83
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R951.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R957.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
222° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
42° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-32.7252, 20.1159
End coords Destination point
-34.0577, 18.6735
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
12 to Harare is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 235.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 5 min.
Travel modes
12 → Harare
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Car
235.8 km
4 hrs 5 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
235.8 km
~3 hrs 47 min
62 km/h avg
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235.8 km 4 hrs 5 min
Start 12
Finish Harare
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    65.4 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.9 km
  3. Continue straight
    49.2 km
  4. Turn left
    13.6 km
  5. Turn right
    31.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    1.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Champagne Street
    8.2 km
  8. Continue straight
    16.1 km
  9. Take the ramp right towards N1: Cape Town
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    19.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Somerset West
    1.1 km
  15. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M44
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Mew Way
    4.0 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mew Way
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Mew Way
    0.6 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mew Way
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Mew Way
    1.7 km
  22. Turn left onto Phamba Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Foni Street
    0.2 km
  24. Turn left onto Qhaga Street
    0.0 km
  25. Turn right onto Ndima Street
    0.2 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ncumo Road
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left onto Dada Street
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right onto Chibi Street
    0.0 km
  29. Turn left onto Phanda Crescent
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Harare → 12 12 to Johannesburg 12 to Pretoria 12 to Cape Town 12 to Durban Johannesburg to Harare Pretoria to Harare Cape Town to Harare
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
117.9 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 2 min • 2 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
39.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harare
07:28 – 17:54
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
07:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R985.54
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.72
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R47.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,037.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 12 -32.72518, 20.11586
Midpoint
117.9 km
Total: 235.8 km
Midpoint 117.9 km
235.8 km 4 hrs 5 min
Destination Harare End: Phanda Crescent -34.05769, 18.67349

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 235.8 km
Return-cycle span 471.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 12.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 117.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.72518, 20.11586
Midpoint -33.41515, 19.28966
End -34.05769, 18.67349
Destination services

Available in Harare

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Harare
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Harare
1
  • PEP
    23 Symphony Walk, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Harare
6
  • Shoprite
    Cape Town, 7784, Western Cape
  • Quickshop
    Cape Town
  • Bonjour
    Cape Town, 7784
  • John Shop
    52 Gximfiza Crescent, Khayelitsha Cape Town, 7784
  • Kareem
    20 Ncwadi Crescent, Khayelitsha Cape Town, 7784
  • Wachoma
    T3-T5 Gximfiza Crescent, Cape Town Khayelitsha, 7784
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Harare
2
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Questions 9
How far is 12 from Harare? +
12 is about 235.8 km from Harare by road.
How long does it take from 12 to Harare? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 12 to Harare in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 12 to Harare? +
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 12 to Harare? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R450.20 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R452.06 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R548.32 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R551.71 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 12 to Harare? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. 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 12 To Harare
: Mitchell's Plain
From 12 To Harare
Cape Town International Airport
From 12 To Harare
Somerset
From 12 To Harare
Mew Way
From 12 To Harare
Phanda Crescent
From 12 To Harare

Route Locations

Start area
12, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harare, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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