Distance from Cape Town to Ashdown

N Cape Town → Ashdown

Road distance

1563.9 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N5

Cape Town to Ashdown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,563.9 km in roughly 17 hrs 29 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,222.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.28×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

17 hrs 29 min

Start point

Paddock Avenue

End point

Msomi Road

Return: 34 hrs 58 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1049 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

89.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops

19 hrs 29 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R2,986.11

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R2,998.50

See more fuel details from Cape Town to Ashdown

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

70° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

250° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9288, 18.4172

End coords Destination point

-29.6375, 30.3311

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 15 °C Cape Town Cloudy View Forecast → 19 °C Ashdown Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Cape Town → Ashdown

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Car

1563.9 km

17 hrs 29 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1563.9 km

~24 hrs 3 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 14 hrs 21 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Ashdown

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

32 places View all →

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Schools & education 0.1 km

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Cape Town

Finish Ashdown

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

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Directions from Cape Town to Ashdown via N1 and N5

National highway route N1 N5

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

644.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5

0.6 km
Turn right

66.5 km
Continue straight

71.4 km
Turn right onto Hospital Road

91.6 km
Merge slight right

211.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

0.7 km
Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Howick Road

2.8 km
Turn right onto Victoria Road

1.3 km
Continue straight onto Winston Road

0.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mayor's Walk

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Zwartkop Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Beverley Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Morcom Road

2.6 km
Turn sharp left

0.7 km
Continue right

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Jeqe Road

0.2 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Msimang Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Msomi Road

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 17

Known total R943.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

781.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

8 hrs 44 min • 8 hrs 44 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

112.6 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

260.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

84.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

78.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Ashdown

06:38 – 17:11

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 8 min

SunriseDawn break

06:38

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,536.97

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R31.28

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R312.77

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,881.02

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (16)

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

781.9 km

Total: 1563.9 km

Midpoint 781.9 km

1563.9 km 1049 min

Destination Ashdown End: Msomi Road -29.63750, 30.33111

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1563.9 km

Return-cycle span 3127.8 km

Traversal time 1049 min

Maneuver count 34

Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 781.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint -30.69698, 25.13314

End -29.63750, 30.33111

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Questions 9

How far is Cape Town from Ashdown? +

Cape Town is about 1563.9 km from Ashdown by road.

How long does it take from Cape Town to Ashdown? +

The drive usually takes about 1049 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Ashdown 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 Ashdown? +

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 Ashdown? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,986.11 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,998.50 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,636.93 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,659.45 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Ashdown? +

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Route Locations

Start area

Cape Town

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Ashdown

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Distance from Cape Town to Ashdown

Places in Ashdown

Ashdown Primary School

Greater Edendale Mall

Durban University of Technology Indumiso Campus

Sukuma Secondary School

Pick n Pay Express

Zibukezulu Technical High School

Mehlokazulu Secondary School

Mfundwenhle Primary School

Nyonithwele Secondary School

Bongudunga Secondary School

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Nedbank City Centre Pietermaritzburg

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Bus Station Pietermaritzburg

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Mndeni Butchery

Rocket Racing Pietermaritzburg

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Nedbank Scottsville

Bombers Equestrian Equipment

One Stop Licensing

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