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Distance from Cape Town International Airport to Polokwane Bypass N12

Cape Town International Airport to Polokwane Bypass N12 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,699.3 km in roughly 18 hrs 24 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cape Town International Airport → Polokwane Bypass N12
Road distance
1,699.3 km
M1 N1 N14 N2 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,529.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 24 min
End point
the fork
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1104 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,844.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,858.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,168.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,194.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,753.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,770.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,181.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,214.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,938.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,961.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,501.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,545.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
46° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
226° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9718, 18.6021
End coords Destination point
-23.9468, 29.4019
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,699.3 km 18 hrs 24 min
Start Cape Town International Airport
Finish Polokwane Bypass N12
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Destination
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  8. Turn left onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    0.7 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Somerset West
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    3.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Bellville
    1.7 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    1.5 km
  14. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    436.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  17. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  20. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  21. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  24. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork
    103.9 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 50
Known total R1,667.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 50 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Polokwane Bypass N12 → Cape Town International Airport Cape Town International Airport to Johannesburg Cape Town International Airport to Pretoria Cape Town International Airport to Cape Town Cape Town International Airport to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Bypass N12 Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass N12 Cape Town to Polokwane Bypass N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
850.3 km
Western Cape to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 12 min • 9 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
122.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
282.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
91.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Polokwane Bypass N12
06:25 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 16 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,102.89
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R33.99
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R339.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,476.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint
850.3 km
Total: 1,699.3 km
Midpoint 850.3 km
1,699.3 km 18 hrs 24 min
Destination Polokwane Bypass N12 End: the fork -23.94677, 29.40190

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Limpopo
One-way road span 1,699.3 km
Return-cycle span 3,398.5 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 850.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint -30.32000, 25.70791
End -23.94677, 29.40190
Destination services

Available in Polokwane Bypass N12

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass N12
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass N12
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass N12
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass N12
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass N12
6
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town International Airport from Polokwane Bypass N12? +
Cape Town International Airport is about 1,699.3 km from Polokwane Bypass N12 by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town International Airport to Polokwane Bypass N12? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town International Airport to Polokwane Bypass N12 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 Cape Town International Airport to Polokwane Bypass N12? +
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 Cape Town International Airport to Polokwane Bypass N12? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,844.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,858.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,168.77 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,194.47 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town International Airport to Polokwane Bypass N12? +
Yes. There are 50 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

: Somerset
From Cape Town International Airport To Polokwane Bypass N12
: Bellville
From Cape Town International Airport To Polokwane Bypass N12
: Paarl
From Cape Town International Airport To Polokwane Bypass N12
Worcester
From Cape Town International Airport To Polokwane Bypass N12
: Johannesburg
From Cape Town International Airport To Polokwane Bypass N12
ern Bypass
From Cape Town International Airport To Polokwane Bypass N12
: Pretoria
From Cape Town International Airport To Polokwane Bypass N12
Polokwane
From Cape Town International Airport To Polokwane Bypass N12
Krugersdorp
From Cape Town International Airport To Polokwane Bypass N12
Polokwane Bypass
From Cape Town International Airport To Polokwane Bypass N12

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Polokwane Bypass N12, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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