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Distance from A 1 to Bonn

N A 1 → Bonn
Road distance
1,219.6 km
Highway dominant · M3 / M5 / N1 / N2 / R70
A 1 to Bonn is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,219.6 km in roughly 13 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,053.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 36 min
End point
Bonn Crescent
Return: 27 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
816 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,454.39
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,464.05
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,451.76
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,569.43
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,238.43
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,251.18
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,234.96
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,390.22
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,261.09
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,277.86
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,256.52
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,460.81
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
51° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
231° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.1032, 18.4395
End coords Destination point
-27.9157, 26.8192
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C A 1 Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Bonn Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
A 1 → Bonn
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Car
1,219.6 km
13 hrs 36 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,219.6 km
~18 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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1,219.6 km 13 hrs 36 min
Start A 1
Finish Bonn
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  1. Directions from A 1 to Bonn via N2 and N1
    National highway route N2N1
  2. Directions from A 1 to Bonn via M3 and M5
    Metro arterial routes M3M5
  3. Directions from A 1 to Bonn via R70
    Provincial road route R70
  4. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Sonneblom Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Ou Kaapse Weg
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Steenberg Road
    1.3 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    8.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive
    2.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Paradise Road
    0.6 km
  12. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    2.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive
    1.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.4 km
  16. Merge slight left onto Settlers Way
    1.2 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5 North: Milnerton
    0.4 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    2.3 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  20. Merge slight right
    456.5 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  23. Continue straight
    694.3 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Ventersburg
    0.6 km
  25. Continue straight onto Pienaar Street
    0.5 km
  26. Continue straight onto D.J.P. Scholts Street
    0.2 km
  27. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.0 km
  28. Turn slight left towards R70
    0.3 km
  29. Turn left
    39.2 km
  30. Turn right onto Lucette Street
    0.7 km
  31. Turn right onto Dresden Avenue
    0.1 km
  32. Turn right onto Bonn Crescent
    0.2 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R242.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Bonn → A 1 A 1 to Johannesburg A 1 to Pretoria A 1 to Cape Town A 1 to Durban Johannesburg to Bonn Pretoria to Bonn Cape Town to Bonn
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Halfway point
609.8 km
Western Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 48 min • 6 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
87.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
202.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
65.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bonn
07:01 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:12
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
07:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,098.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.39
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R243.93
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,366.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 1 -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint
609.8 km
Total: 1,219.6 km
Midpoint 609.8 km
1,219.6 km 13 hrs 36 min
Destination Bonn End: Bonn Crescent -27.91565, 26.81925

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Free State
One-way road span 1,219.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,439.3 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 609.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint -31.61730, 23.51565
End -27.91565, 26.81925
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Questions 9
How far is A 1 from Bonn? +
A 1 is about 1,219.6 km from Bonn by road.
How long does it take from A 1 to Bonn? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 1 to Bonn in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from A 1 to Bonn? +
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 A 1 to Bonn? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,454.39 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,464.05 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,451.76 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,569.43 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 1 to Bonn? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Ou Kaapse Weg
From A 1 To Bonn
: Cape Town
From A 1 To Bonn
: Cape Town International Airport
From A 1 To Bonn
Somerset
From A 1 To Bonn
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From A 1 To Bonn
Groote Schuur
From A 1 To Bonn
Settlers Way
From A 1 To Bonn
: Milnerton
From A 1 To Bonn
Black River Parkway
From A 1 To Bonn
: Paarl
From A 1 To Bonn

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