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Distance from Cape Town to Louwna

N Cape Town → Louwna
Road distance
1215.4 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N7
Cape Town to Louwna is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,215.4 km in roughly 14 hrs 23 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
955.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 23 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
Return: 28 hrs 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
863 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,376.76
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,379.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,367.14
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,450.27
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,136.00
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,139.47
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,123.30
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,232.99
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,126.32
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,130.88
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,109.61
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,253.94
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
37° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
217° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-26.9015, 24.1523
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Cape Town Clear Sky View Forecast → 7 °C Louwna Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Cape Town → Louwna
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Car
1215.4 km
14 hrs 23 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1215.4 km
~18 hrs 41 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Cape Town to Louwna

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Fuel stations Near Cape Town

Shell

1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape 0 km from start
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Convenience store Near Cape Town

Shell Select

130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape 1 km from start
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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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Convenience store Near Cape Town

Shell Select

8001, Western Cape 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Cape Town

Fish4Africa

230 Victoria Road, Woodstock, 7915 3 km from start
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Food & drink Near Cape Town

The Local Baker

178 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town 5 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
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Convenience store Near Cape Town

Shell Select

7441, Western Cape 10 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Quickshop

Klawer 240 km from start
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Fuel stations Before halfway

Shell

2 Van Riebeeck Street, 8170, Western Cape 260 km from start
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Supermarkets Past halfway

Boesmanland Instap Cafe & Take-Aways

35 De Villiers Street, Brandvlei, 8915 431 km from start
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Supermarkets Approaching Louwna

Shoprite

Upington, 8800, Northern Cape 665 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Louwna

Quickshop

23 Van Riebeeck Street, Olifantshoek 783 km from start
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1215.4 km 864 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Louwna
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Cape Town to Louwna via N1 and N7
    National highway route N1N7
  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
    5.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.6 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.7 km
  15. Merge slight right towards N7: Malmesbury
    116.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    37.5 km
  18. Continue straight
    134.2 km
  19. Take the exit ramp right
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.6 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.6 km
  23. Turn left onto Residential Street
    118.5 km
  24. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  25. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  26. Turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    21.5 km
  28. Turn left
    343.5 km
  29. Continue straight
    39.2 km
  30. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  31. Turn left onto Scott Street
    0.1 km
  32. Turn right onto Schroder Street
    188.0 km
  33. Go straight
    0.3 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn left
    23.9 km
  35. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  36. Keep slight left at the fork
    3.5 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  38. Continue
    139.6 km
  39. Turn left
    24.2 km
  40. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.6 km
  41. Turn left
    7.5 km
  42. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
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Halfway point
608.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 11 min • 7 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
87.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
202.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
65.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Louwna
07:05 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:21
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 min
SunriseDawn break
07:05
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,080.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R243.08
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,347.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
608.2 km
Total: 1215.4 km
Midpoint 608.2 km
1215.4 km 864 min
Destination Louwna -26.90146, 24.15226

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1215.4 km
Return-cycle span 2430.8 km
Traversal time 864 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 608.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -30.15468, 20.58437
End -26.90146, 24.15226
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Louwna? +
Cape Town is about 1215.4 km from Louwna by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Louwna? +
The drive usually takes about 864 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Louwna 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 Louwna? +
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 Louwna? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,376.76 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,379.39 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,367.14 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,450.27 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Louwna? +
No tollgates are 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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