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Distance from Cape Town N1 N1 to Sasolburg

Cape Town N1 N1 to Sasolburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,309.4 km in roughly 14 hrs 14 min.

N Cape Town N1 N1 → Sasolburg
Road distance
1,309.4 km
R59
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,179.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 14 min
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
854 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
15 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,191.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,202.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,441.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,461.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,892.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,905.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,221.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,247.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,805.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,823.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,239.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,273.41
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
51° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
231° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.8825, 18.6438
End coords Destination point
-26.8103, 27.8214
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,309.4 km 14 hrs 14 min
Start Cape Town N1 N1
Finish Sasolburg
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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
    843.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Parys
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right
    18.3 km
  14. Turn right onto D.F. Malan Road
    2.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Christiaan De Wet Road
    0.3 km
  16. Continue make a U-turn onto Christiaan De Wet Road
    0.2 km
  17. Turn slight left towards D.F. Malan Road
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R425.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
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 toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
654.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 7 min • 7 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
94.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
217.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
70.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sasolburg
06:34 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,473.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R261.87
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,761.17
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town N1 N1 -33.88248, 18.64383
Midpoint
654.9 km
Total: 1,309.4 km
Midpoint 654.9 km
1,309.4 km 14 hrs 14 min
Destination Sasolburg -26.81028, 27.82139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,309.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,618.7 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 654.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.88248, 18.64383
Midpoint -31.23469, 24.24013
End -26.81028, 27.82139
Destination services

Available in Sasolburg

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Service groups 2
Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Sasolburg
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Sasolburg
3
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town N1 N1 from Sasolburg? +
Cape Town N1 N1 is about 1,309.4 km from Sasolburg by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town N1 N1 to Sasolburg? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town N1 N1 to Sasolburg 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 Sasolburg? +
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 Sasolburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,191.86 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,202.23 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,441.69 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,461.49 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town N1 N1 to Sasolburg? +
Yes. There are 7 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Cape Town N1 N1 To Sasolburg
: Parys
From Cape Town N1 N1 To Sasolburg

Route Locations

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

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