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Distance from Cape Town N1 N1 to A26

Cape Town N1 N1 to A26 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,650.5 km in roughly 18 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cape Town N1 N1 → A26
Road distance
1,650.5 km
N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,391.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 21 min
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1101 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,762.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,775.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,077.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,102.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,645.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,662.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,060.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,093.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,796.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,819.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,343.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,386.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
58° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
238° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.8825, 18.6438
End coords Destination point
-26.6861, 30.5200
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,650.5 km 18 hrs 21 min
Start Cape Town N1 N1
Finish A26
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloemhof Street
    0.2 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bloemhof Street
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Bloemhof Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Durban Road
    0.6 km
  7. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  8. Merge slight right
    440.9 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  14. Merge slight right
    199.8 km
  15. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    0.7 km
  16. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    3.7 km
  17. Turn right
    56.4 km
  18. Turn right
    2.5 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  20. Turn left
    2.0 km
  21. Continue straight
    2.5 km
  22. Turn right
    0.2 km
  23. 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 N1
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Routes ↩ A26 → Cape Town N1 N1 Cape Town N1 N1 to Johannesburg Cape Town N1 N1 to Pretoria Cape Town N1 N1 to Cape Town Cape Town N1 N1 to Durban Johannesburg to A26 Pretoria to A26 Cape Town to A26
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
825.4 km
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 10 min • 9 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
118.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
274.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
89.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A26
06:24 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,898.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R33.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R330.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,262.09
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town N1 N1 -33.88248, 18.64383
Midpoint
825.4 km
Total: 1,650.5 km
Midpoint 825.4 km
1,650.5 km 18 hrs 21 min
Destination A26 -26.68610, 30.52000

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 1,650.5 km
Return-cycle span 3,300.9 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 825.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.88248, 18.64383
Midpoint -30.38895, 25.67538
End -26.68610, 30.52000
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town N1 N1 from A26? +
Cape Town N1 N1 is about 1,650.5 km from A26 by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town N1 N1 to A26? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town N1 N1 to A26 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 N1 N1 to A26? +
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 N1 N1 to A26? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,762.89 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,775.97 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,077.80 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,102.76 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town N1 N1 to A26? +
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

: Johannesburg
From Cape Town N1 N1 To A26
ern Bypass
From Cape Town N1 N1 To A26
: Springs
From Cape Town N1 N1 To A26

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town N1 N1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A26, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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