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Distance from A 13 to 1

N A 13 → 1
Road distance
1,279.2 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N5 / R45
A 13 to 1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,279.2 km in roughly 14 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,101.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 21 min
Return: 28 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
861 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,501.46
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,504.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,491.33
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,578.83
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,300.54
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,304.19
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,287.17
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,402.62
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,342.82
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,347.61
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,325.23
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,477.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
236° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
56° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.5671, 28.7948
End coords Destination point
-33.7978, 18.9535
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 9 °C A 13 Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C 1 Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
A 13 → 1
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Car
1,279.2 km
14 hrs 21 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,279.2 km
~19 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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1,279.2 km 14 hrs 21 min
Start A 13
Finish 1
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from A 13 to 1 via N5 and N1
    National highway route N5N1
  2. Directions from A 13 to 1 via R45
    Provincial road route R45
  3. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left
    4.0 km
  6. Turn left
    1.7 km
  7. Turn right onto Mampoi Street
    3.0 km
  8. Turn left
    28.7 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N5: Bethlehem
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    44.1 km
  11. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  17. Continue straight
    20.7 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Main Road
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right onto Main Road
    0.7 km
  20. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    1.6 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R242.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
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 ↩ 1 → A 13 A 13 to Johannesburg A 13 to Pretoria A 13 to Cape Town A 13 to Durban Johannesburg to 1 Pretoria to 1 Cape Town to 1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
639.5 km
Free State to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 10 min • 7 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
92.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
212.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
69.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 1
07:40 – 17:42
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:41
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 20 min
SunriseDawn break
07:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,346.97
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R255.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,628.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 13 -28.56709, 28.79481
Midpoint
639.5 km
Total: 1,279.2 km
Midpoint 639.5 km
1,279.2 km 14 hrs 21 min
Destination 1 -33.79778, 18.95351

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,279.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,558.4 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 639.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.56709, 28.79481
Midpoint -31.13768, 24.35762
End -33.79778, 18.95351
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Questions 9
How far is A 13 from 1? +
A 13 is about 1,279.2 km from 1 by road.
How long does it take from A 13 to 1? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 13 to 1 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 13 to 1? +
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 13 to 1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,501.46 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,504.23 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,491.33 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,578.83 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 13 to 1? +
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

: Bethlehem
From A 13 To 1
: Bloemfontein
From A 13 To 1
: Cape Town
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Franschhoek
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