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Distance from Cape Town N1 to Brest

Cape Town N1 to Brest is a short everyday drive, covering about 36.0 km in roughly 33 min.

N Cape Town N1 → Brest
Road distance
36.0 km
M137 M15 M4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
27.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
33 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
Return: 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R60.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R60.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R67.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R67.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R79.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R80.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R88.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R89.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R104.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R105.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R116.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R117.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
66° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
246° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-33.8300, 18.6848
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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36.0 km 33 min
Start Cape Town N1
Finish Brest
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head northeast on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.7 km
  3. Turn right onto Darling Street, M4
    0.7 km
  4. Keep left
    1.1 km
  5. Turn sharp right onto F.W. de Klerk Boulevard
    0.0 km
  6. Continue straight
    28.8 km
  7. Keep left
    0.3 km
  8. Keep left
    0.1 km
  9. Turn slight left onto Brighton Road, M15
    0.7 km
  10. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Brighton Road, M15
    0.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Brighton Road, M15
    1.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Okavango Road, M137
    1.0 km
  13. Keep left
    0.2 km
  14. Turn sharp left onto Pinehurst Drive
    0.1 km
  15. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Pinehurst Drive
    0.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Pinehurst Drive
    0.3 km
  17. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pinehurst Drive
    0.0 km
  18. Continue straight onto Pinehurst Drive
    0.5 km
  19. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Sirocco Drive
    0.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto Sirocco Drive
    0.1 km
  21. Keep left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. Arrive at your destination, on the left
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route
Routes ↩ Brest → Cape Town N1 Cape Town N1 to Johannesburg Cape Town N1 to Pretoria Cape Town N1 to Cape Town Cape Town N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Brest Pretoria to Brest Cape Town to Brest
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
18.0 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
6.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Brest
07:19 – 18:04
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
07:19
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R150.69
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.72
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R7.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R158.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town N1 Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
18.0 km
Total: 36.0 km
Midpoint 18.0 km
36.0 km 33 min
Destination Brest -33.83004, 18.68477

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 36.0 km
Return-cycle span 72.1 km
Traversal time 33 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 63.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 18.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.88536, 18.58299
End -33.83004, 18.68477
Destination services

Available in Brest

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Brest
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Brest
3
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7570, Western Cape
  • PEP
    125-135 Ascot Street, Cape Town, 7570, Western Cape
  • PEP
    33 Wellington Street, Cape Town, 7550, Western Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Brest
1
  • ABSA
    26 Old Paarl Road
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Brest
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Brest
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Brest
2
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town N1 from Brest? +
Cape Town N1 is about 36.0 km from Brest by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town N1 to Brest? +
The drive usually takes about 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town N1 to Brest in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town N1 to Brest? +
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 to Brest? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R60.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R60.63 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R67.22 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R67.77 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town N1 to Brest? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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

F.W. de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town N1 To Brest

Route Locations

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

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