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Distance from A22 to Cape Town International Airport N1

A22 to Cape Town International Airport N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,665.8 km in roughly 18 hrs 38 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N A22 → Cape Town International Airport N1
Road distance
1,665.8 km
M22 N12 N2 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,400.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 38 min
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1118 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,180.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,194.03
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,874.09
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,898.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,196.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,214.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,111.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,143.30
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,522.28
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,545.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,725.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,767.50
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
232° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
52° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.6875, 30.5125
End coords Destination point
-33.9737, 18.5944
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,665.8 km 18 hrs 38 min
Start A22
Finish Cape Town International Airport N1
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.7 km
  2. Turn left
    3.7 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right
    3.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    56.4 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    3.7 km
  7. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Joubert Street
    199.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  14. Continue straight
    48.8 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.3 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town
    2.0 km
  19. Merge slight right
    3.0 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22
    0.3 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards M22
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    1.0 km
  23. Turn right onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R998.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Cape Town International Airport N1 → A22 A22 to Johannesburg A22 to Pretoria A22 to Cape Town A22 to Durban Johannesburg to Cape Town International Airport N1 Pretoria to Cape Town International Airport N1 Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
833.1 km
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 19 min • 9 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
119.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
277.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
90.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town International Airport N1
07:26 – 17:57
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
07:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,963.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R33.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R333.17
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,329.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A22 -26.68750, 30.51245
Midpoint
833.1 km
Total: 1,665.8 km
Midpoint 833.1 km
1,665.8 km 18 hrs 38 min
Destination Cape Town International Airport N1 -33.97371, 18.59437

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,665.8 km
Return-cycle span 3,331.7 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 833.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.68750, 30.51245
Midpoint -30.44660, 25.61796
End -33.97371, 18.59437
Destination services

Available in Cape Town International Airport N1

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Service groups 4
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport N1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport N1
5
  • Shell
    Emms Drive, 7755, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7750, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7764, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport N1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport N1
4
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Questions 9
How far is A22 from Cape Town International Airport N1? +
A22 is about 1,665.8 km from Cape Town International Airport N1 by road.
How long does it take from A22 to Cape Town International Airport N1? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A22 to Cape Town International Airport N1 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 A22 to Cape Town International Airport N1? +
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 A22 to Cape Town International Airport N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,180.83 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,194.03 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,874.09 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,898.08 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A22 to Cape Town International Airport N1? +
Yes. There are 35 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

ern Bypass
From A22 To Cape Town International Airport N1
: Cape Town
From A22 To Cape Town International Airport N1
: Mitchell's Plain
From A22 To Cape Town International Airport N1
Cape Town International Airport
From A22 To Cape Town International Airport N1
Somerset
From A22 To Cape Town International Airport N1

Route Locations

Start area
A22, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town International Airport N1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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