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Distance from A 4 to De Panne

A 4 to De Panne is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,175.2 km in roughly 13 hrs 38 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N A 4 → De Panne
Road distance
1,175.2 km
M3 M5 N1 N2 R30
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,050.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 38 min
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
818 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,967.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,976.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,191.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,209.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,595.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,607.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,891.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,915.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,415.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,431.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,804.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,835.54
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
52° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
232° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.1032, 18.4395
End coords Destination point
-27.9681, 26.8358
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,175.2 km 13 hrs 38 min
Start A 4
Finish De Panne
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Sonneblom Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Ou Kaapse Weg
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Steenberg Road
    1.3 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    8.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive
    2.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Paradise Road
    0.6 km
  9. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    2.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive
    1.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.4 km
  13. Merge slight left onto Settlers Way
    1.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5 North: Milnerton
    0.4 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    2.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  17. Merge slight right
    456.5 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  20. Continue straight
    554.5 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Bradfort
    0.9 km
  22. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    101.2 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    28.3 km
  24. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right
    2.4 km
  26. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  27. Go straight onto Nkoane Road
    1.0 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Nkoane Road
    0.1 km
  29. Continue onto Nkoane Road
    2.4 km
  30. Turn right onto S. Macholo Street
    0.1 km
  31. Turn left onto Kutu Ngake Street
    0.5 km
  32. Turn right onto P.K. Mohapi Street
    0.2 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R288.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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
Brandfort
Road: R30/R730/R34
R62.50
Brandfort
Road: Road not linked yet
R62.50
Routes ↩ De Panne → A 4 A 4 to Johannesburg A 4 to Pretoria A 4 to Cape Town A 4 to Durban Johannesburg to De Panne Pretoria to De Panne Cape Town to De Panne
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
587.7 km
Western Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 49 min • 6 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
84.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
195.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
63.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at De Panne
06:41 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,912.31
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R23.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R235.04
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,170.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (26)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 4 -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint
587.7 km
Total: 1,175.2 km
Midpoint 587.7 km
1,175.2 km 13 hrs 38 min
Destination De Panne -27.96810, 26.83581

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Free State
One-way road span 1,175.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,350.4 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 587.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint -31.78246, 23.39018
End -27.96810, 26.83581
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around De Panne
4
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around De Panne
1
  • PEP
    47 Craib Avenue, Welkom, 9459, Free State
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around De Panne
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around De Panne
6
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Questions 9
How far is A 4 from De Panne? +
A 4 is about 1,175.2 km from De Panne by road.
How long does it take from A 4 to De Panne? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 4 to De Panne 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 4 to De Panne? +
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 4 to De Panne? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,967.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,976.58 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,191.50 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,209.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 4 to De Panne? +
Yes. There are 6 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 4 To De Panne
: Cape Town
From A 4 To De Panne
: Cape Town International Airport
From A 4 To De Panne
Somerset
From A 4 To De Panne
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From A 4 To De Panne
Groote Schuur
From A 4 To De Panne
Settlers Way
From A 4 To De Panne
: Milnerton
From A 4 To De Panne
Black River Parkway
From A 4 To De Panne
: Paarl
From A 4 To De Panne

Route Locations

Start area
A 4, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
De Panne, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 276.4 km Difference: 898.8 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 1,039.8 km

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