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Distance from Cape Town N5 to Theunissen

Cape Town N5 to Theunissen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,100.9 km in roughly 12 hrs 26 min.

N Cape Town N5 → Theunissen
Road distance
1,100.9 km
N1 R30
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
999.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 26 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
End point
President Steyn Street
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
746 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,842.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,851.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,052.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,069.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,431.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,443.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,708.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,730.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,199.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,214.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,564.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,593.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
54° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
234° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-28.4006, 26.7106
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,100.9 km 12 hrs 26 min
Start Cape Town N5
Finish Theunissen
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    461.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    554.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Bradfort
    0.9 km
  14. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    77.8 km
  15. Turn right
    0.1 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Woltemade Street
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left
    0.7 km
  18. Turn right onto President Steyn Street
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R288.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 6 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
Brandfort
Road: Road not linked yet
R62.50
Brandfort
Road: R30/R730/R34
R62.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
550.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 13 min • 6 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
79.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
183.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
59.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Theunissen
06:39 – 17:40
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,601.78
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R22.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R220.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,843.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town N5 Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
550.5 km
Total: 1,100.9 km
Midpoint 550.5 km
1,100.9 km 12 hrs 26 min
Destination Theunissen End: President Steyn Street -28.40056, 26.71056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,100.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,201.8 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 550.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -31.88622, 23.21997
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town N5 from Theunissen? +
Cape Town N5 is about 1,100.9 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town N5 to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town N5 to Theunissen 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 N5 to Theunissen? +
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 N5 to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,842.91 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,851.63 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,052.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,069.61 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town N5 to Theunissen? +
Yes. There are 6 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

: Foreshore
From Cape Town N5 To Theunissen
: Paarl
From Cape Town N5 To Theunissen
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town N5 To Theunissen
: Johannesburg
From Cape Town N5 To Theunissen
: Bradfort
From Cape Town N5 To Theunissen
Welkom
From Cape Town N5 To Theunissen

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town N5, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Theunissen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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