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Distance from Cape Town N1 N12 to Cointrin

Cape Town N1 N12 to Cointrin is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 968.1 km in roughly 10 hrs 20 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cape Town N1 N12 → Cointrin
Road distance
968.1 km
M43 N12 N3 R21
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
886.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 20 min
Start point
Donkin Street
End point
Cointrin Avenue
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
620 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,620.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,628.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,805.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,819.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,138.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,148.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,381.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,401.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,813.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,826.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,134.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,159.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
40° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
220° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.3625, 22.5734
End coords Destination point
-26.1166, 28.2533
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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968.1 km 10 hrs 20 min
Start Cape Town N1 N12
Finish Cointrin
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Donkin Street
    2.7 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  3. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  4. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway
    7.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway towards R21: Kempton Park
    4.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M43: Kempton Park
    1.3 km
  12. Go straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Elgin Road
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Bonaero Drive
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Aldergrove Avenue
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Arlanda Street
    0.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Cointrin Avenue
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.129, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
484.6 km
Western Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 10 min • 5 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
69.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
161.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
52.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cointrin
06:33 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,046.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R193.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,259.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town N1 N12 Start: Donkin Street -32.36246, 22.57345
Midpoint
484.6 km
Total: 968.1 km
Midpoint 484.6 km
968.1 km 10 hrs 20 min
Destination Cointrin End: Cointrin Avenue -26.11657, 28.25329

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 968.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,936.1 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 484.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.36246, 22.57345
Midpoint -29.57535, 26.04222
End -26.11657, 28.25329
Destination services

Available in Cointrin

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 6 nearby matches around Cointrin
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Cointrin
6
  • The Crazy Store
    The Crazy Store, Caro Road, Ekurhuleni Ward 23, Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1622, South Africa
  • Poetry
    Poetry, R21, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
  • PEP
    Pretoria Road, Kempton Park, 1619, Gauteng
  • PEP
    7 West Street, Kempton Park, 1619, Gauteng
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Kelvin Drive, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
  • PEP Kempton Park Bredell Square
    Bredell Square 3rd Avenue, Bredell, 1619
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Cointrin
4
  • ABSA
    182 Monument Road, Kempton Park, 1619
  • Standard Bank
    Monument Road, Kempton Park, 1619
  • FNB
    182 Monument Road, Kempton Park, 1619
  • Nedbank
    Cnr Monument Road & Dam Road Glen Acres Mall, Kempton Park, 1619
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Cointrin
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cointrin
6
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town N1 N12 from Cointrin? +
Cape Town N1 N12 is about 968.1 km from Cointrin by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town N1 N12 to Cointrin? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town N1 N12 to Cointrin 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 N12 to Cointrin? +
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 N12 to Cointrin? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,620.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,628.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,805.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,819.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town N1 N12 to Cointrin? +
Yes. There are 17 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 N12 To Cointrin
ern Bypass
From Cape Town N1 N12 To Cointrin
: eMalahleni
From Cape Town N1 N12 To Cointrin
Kempton Park
From Cape Town N1 N12 To Cointrin
Benoni
From Cape Town N1 N12 To Cointrin
Pretoria
From Cape Town N1 N12 To Cointrin

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town N1 N12, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cointrin, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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