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Distance from A 1 to D37

N A 1 → D37
Road distance
1,622.5 km
Highway dominant · M3 / M5 / N1 / N2 / N5 / R616
A 1 to D37 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,622.5 km in roughly 19 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,365.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 hrs 8 min
Return: 38 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1148 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,172.81
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,176.32
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,159.96
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,270.94
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,186.35
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,190.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,169.40
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,315.83
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R5,508.36
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R5,514.44
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R5,486.05
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R5,678.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
64° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
244° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.1032, 18.4395
End coords Destination point
-28.0665, 30.9487
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 Light Showers View Forecast → 20 °C D37 Cloudy View Forecast →
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A 1 → D37
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Car
1,622.5 km
19 hrs 8 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,622.5 km
~24 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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1,622.5 km 19 hrs 8 min
Start A 1
Finish D37
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from A 1 to D37 via N2 and N1 and N5
    National highway route N2N1N5
  2. Directions from A 1 to D37 via M3 and M5
    Metro arterial routes M3M5
  3. Directions from A 1 to D37 via R616
    Provincial road route R616
  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
    644.6 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  25. Turn right
    66.5 km
  26. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  27. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  28. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  30. Turn left
    12.3 km
  31. Turn left
    2.5 km
  32. Turn right
    61.9 km
  33. Turn right
    26.4 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  35. Continue onto Victoria Street
    6.0 km
  36. Turn right
    45.4 km
  37. Continue straight onto Manzolwandle Road
    22.8 km
  38. At the end of the road, turn left
    8.0 km
  39. Turn right
    6.1 km
  40. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.6 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R502.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 9 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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ D37 → A 1 A 1 to Johannesburg A 1 to Pretoria A 1 to Cape Town A 1 to Durban Johannesburg to D37 Pretoria to D37 Cape Town to D37
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
811.1 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 34 min • 9 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
116.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
269.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
87.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D37
06:40 – 17:07
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 26 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,782.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R32.45
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R324.50
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,138.96
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 1 -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint
811.1 km
Total: 1,622.5 km
Midpoint 811.1 km
1,622.5 km 19 hrs 8 min
Destination D37 -28.06653, 30.94869

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,622.5 km
Return-cycle span 3,245.0 km
Traversal time 19 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 811.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint -30.63585, 25.23746
End -28.06653, 30.94869
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Questions 9
How far is A 1 from D37? +
A 1 is about 1,622.5 km from D37 by road.
How long does it take from A 1 to D37? +
The drive usually takes about 19 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 1 to D37 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 D37? +
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 D37? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,172.81 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,176.32 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,159.96 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,270.94 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 1 to D37? +
Yes. There are 9 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 D37
: Cape Town
From A 1 To D37
: Cape Town International Airport
From A 1 To D37
Somerset
From A 1 To D37
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From A 1 To D37
Groote Schuur
From A 1 To D37
Settlers Way
From A 1 To D37
: Milnerton
From A 1 To D37
Black River Parkway
From A 1 To D37
: Paarl
From A 1 To D37

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