Distance from Cape Town to A12 Namen

Directions from Cape Town to A12 Namen via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Cape Town to A12 Namen via M1 and M7

Metro arterial routes M1M7
Head on Paddock Avenue

0.1 km
Turn left onto Saint Johns Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Plein Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Darling Street

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road

0.2 km
Go straight

0.1 km
Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street

1.0 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard

461.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

917.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Continue straight

29.1 km
Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway

30.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Eeufees Road

0.6 km
Turn left onto Eeufees Road

5.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Roger Dyason Road

1.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Quagga Road

1.3 km
Turn left onto W.F. Nkomo Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Molengraaf Street

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lievaart Street

0.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Impempe Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Namen Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 19

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

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

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

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

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

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

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Routes ↩ A12 Namen → Cape Town Cape Town to Johannesburg Cape Town to Pretoria Cape Town to Durban Cape Town to Polokwane Johannesburg to A12 Namen Pretoria to A12 Namen Cape Town to A12 Namen

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

728.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 57 min • 7 hrs 57 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

104.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

242.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

78.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at A12 Namen

06:50 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 12 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,088.01

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R29.13

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R291.29

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,408.43

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (11)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint

728.6 km

Total: 1,456.5 km

Midpoint 728.6 km

1,456.5 km 15 hrs 55 min

Destination A12 Namen End: Namen Street -25.74835, 28.13634

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,456.5 km

Return-cycle span 2,912.9 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 55 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 728.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint -30.95678, 24.67147

End -25.74835, 28.13634

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Cape Town from A12 Namen? +

Cape Town is about 1,456.5 km from A12 Namen by road.

How long does it take from Cape Town to A12 Namen? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to A12 Namen 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 to A12 Namen? +

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 to A12 Namen? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,930.98 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,942.52 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,927.84 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,068.36 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to A12 Namen? +

Yes. There are 19 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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