Distance from Cape Town to D90 N4

N Cape Town → D90 N4
Road distance
1,349.5 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N12
Cape Town to D90 N4 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,349.5 km in roughly 15 hrs 52 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,181.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 52 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
Return: 31 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
952 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,638.98
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,641.90
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,628.30
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,720.60
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,481.99
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,485.84
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,467.89
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,589.68
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,581.57
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,586.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,563.01
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,723.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
47° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
227° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-26.4085, 27.1113
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Cape Town → D90 N4
Places along your journey

Places from Cape Town to D90 N4

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Food & drink Near Cape Town

Dinkel German Bakery

91 Kloof Nek Road, Cape Town, 8001 1 km from start
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Food & drink Near Cape Town

81 Rose Street, 8001 1 km from start
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Convenience store Near Cape Town

Bread Milk & Honey

10 Spin Street, Cape Town 1 km from start
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Food & drink Near Cape Town

Jason Bakery

83 Main Road, Cape Town 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Cape Town

Bootlegger Coffee Company

1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405 6 km from start
Convenience store Soon after Cape Town

Shell Select

6900, Western Cape 240 km from start
Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6950, Western Cape 354 km from start
Convenience store Approaching D90 N4

Shell Select

8301, Northern Cape 834 km from start
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Food & drink Approaching D90 N4

Panino

Phakamile Mabija Street 834 km from start
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Supermarkets Approaching D90 N4

Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

De Beers Road 835 km from start
Convenience store Approaching D90 N4

Shell Select

8301, Northern Cape 839 km from start
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Convenience store Near D90 N4

Quickshop

1 Broadbent Street, Wolmaransstad 1,041 km from start
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Convenience store Near D90 N4

Bonjour

Wolmaransstad, 2630 1,041 km from start
Convenience store Near D90 N4

Shell Select

2570, North West 1,111 km from start
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Convenience store Near D90 N4

Quickshop

Potchefstroom 1,155 km from start
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Route

Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

1,349.5 km 15 hrs 52 min
Start Cape Town
Finish D90 N4
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Directions from Cape Town to D90 N4 via N1 and N12
    National highway route N1N12
  2. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  5. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  6. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  7. Go straight
    0.1 km
  8. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  9. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    461.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    71.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley
    0.5 km
  15. Merge slight right
    409.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.7 km
  21. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  22. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  23. Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  24. Continue straight onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  25. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  26. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    104.8 km
  27. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  28. Continue straight
    186.4 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    24.3 km
  31. Continue straight
    31.9 km
  32. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  33. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    0.6 km
  34. Turn left onto Walter Sisulu Avenue
    1.1 km
  35. Continue straight onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    1.8 km
  36. Continue straight onto Thabo Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Thabo Mbeki Avenue
    0.0 km
  38. Continue onto Thabo Mbeki Avenue
    0.3 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Thabo Mbeki Avenue
    0.0 km
  40. Continue onto Thabo Mbeki Avenue
    19.7 km
  41. Turn sharp left
    2.8 km
  42. Continue straight
    11.6 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
675.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 56 min • 7 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
97.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
224.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
72.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.5%
Solar data
Daylight window at D90 N4
06:52 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:09
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,640.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.99
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R269.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,937.82
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (35)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
675.1 km
Total: 1,349.5 km
Midpoint 675.1 km
1,349.5 km 15 hrs 52 min
Destination D90 N4 -26.40853, 27.11131

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,349.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,699.0 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 675.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -30.79190, 23.35208
End -26.40853, 27.11131
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from D90 N4? +
Cape Town is about 1,349.5 km from D90 N4 by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to D90 N4? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to D90 N4 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 D90 N4? +
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 D90 N4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,638.98 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,641.90 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,628.30 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,720.60 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to D90 N4? +
Yes. There are 4 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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