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Distance from Cape Town N1 N1 to Springs

Cape Town N1 N1 to Springs is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,418.9 km in roughly 15 hrs 23 min.

N Cape Town N1 N1 → Springs
Road distance
1,418.9 km
M63 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,266.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 23 min
End point
Goods Street
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
923 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,375.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,386.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,645.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,667.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,133.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,148.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,491.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,519.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,123.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,143.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,593.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,630.77
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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
-26.2550, 28.4373
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,418.9 km 15 hrs 23 min
Start Cape Town N1 N1
Finish Springs
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    31.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M63: Springs
    0.9 km
  16. Continue straight onto Tonk Meter Way
    2.0 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Springs Road
    0.4 km
  18. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Plantation Road
    1.1 km
  20. Turn right onto South Main Reef Road
    0.5 km
  21. Turn right onto Main Avenue
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left onto Goods Street
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 30
Known total R777.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 30 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.
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
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
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
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
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Routes ↩ Springs → 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 Springs Pretoria to Springs Cape Town to Springs
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
709.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 41 min • 7 hrs 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
102.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
236.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
76.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Springs
06:30 – 17:34
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,930.79
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R28.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R283.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,242.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town N1 N1 -33.88248, 18.64383
Midpoint
709.7 km
Total: 1,418.9 km
Midpoint 709.7 km
1,418.9 km 15 hrs 23 min
Destination Springs End: Goods Street -26.25500, 28.43731

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,418.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,837.7 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 709.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.88248, 18.64383
Midpoint -30.94810, 24.69710
End -26.25500, 28.43731
Destination services

Available in Springs

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Springs
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Springs
1
  • PEP
    Springs, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Springs
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Springs
2
  • Shell
    150 Springs West Road, 1559, Gauteng
  • Shell
    47 Ermelo Road, 1559, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Springs
6
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town N1 N1 from Springs? +
Cape Town N1 N1 is about 1,418.9 km from Springs by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town N1 N1 to Springs? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town N1 N1 to Springs 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 Springs? +
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 Springs? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,375.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,386.39 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,645.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,667.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town N1 N1 to Springs? +
Yes. There are 30 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. 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 Springs
ern Bypass
From Cape Town N1 N1 To Springs
: Springs
From Cape Town N1 N1 To Springs
Tonk Meter Way
From Cape Town N1 N1 To Springs

Route Locations

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

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