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Distance from Cape Town to Mathapisa

Cape Town to Mathapisa is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,689.5 km in roughly 19 hrs 48 min.

N Cape Town → Mathapisa
Road distance
1689.5 km
M1 M2 N1 N14 N4 R25
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,493.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 hrs 48 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
Return: 39 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1188 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
22 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,225.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,239.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,928.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,953.32
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,256.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,274.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,184.09
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,216.19
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,600.54
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,623.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,821.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,863.41
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
50° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
230° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-24.7424, 29.6889
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1689.5 km 1189 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Mathapisa
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    917.4 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  19. Merge slight right
    18.8 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2
    0.5 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    0.6 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2
    0.4 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards N4: eMalahleni
    1.2 km
  24. Continue straight
    48.4 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R25: Bronkhorstspruit (East)
    0.5 km
  26. Turn left towards Bronkhorsispruit
    100.4 km
  27. Turn right
    4.4 km
  28. Turn left onto Hereford Street
    20.5 km
  29. Turn right
    1.3 km
  30. Turn right onto Pekwa Road
    4.7 km
  31. Turn left onto King Mohlala Road
    22.9 km
  32. Turn right
    14.1 km
  33. Turn left
    1.3 km
  34. Go straight
    7.8 km
  35. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  36. Turn right
    3.3 km
  37. Turn right
    0.0 km
  38. Turn left
    0.2 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R908.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
845.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 54 min • 9 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
121.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
281.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
91.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mathapisa
06:26 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,061.92
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R33.79
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R337.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,433.60
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
845.2 km
Total: 1689.5 km
Midpoint 845.2 km
1689.5 km 1189 min
Destination Mathapisa -24.74241, 29.68888

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1689.5 km
Return-cycle span 3379 km
Traversal time 1189 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 845.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -30.40335, 25.66816
End -24.74241, 29.68888
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Mathapisa? +
Cape Town is about 1689.5 km from Mathapisa by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Mathapisa? +
The drive usually takes about 1189 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Mathapisa 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 Mathapisa? +
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 Mathapisa? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,225.91 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,239.29 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,928.99 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,953.32 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Mathapisa? +
Yes. There are 35 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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Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mathapisa
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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