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Distance from Cape Town to Modikwe

Cape Town to Modikwe is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,502.0 km in roughly 16 hrs 39 min.

N Cape Town → Modikwe
Road distance
1,502.0 km
933.3 mi • 810.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,282.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 39 min
Return: 33 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 hrs 39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,514.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,526.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,801.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,823.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,317.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,333.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,695.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,725.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,365.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,385.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,862.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,902.27
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
16 hrs 39 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
16 hrs 54 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,502.0 km 16 hrs 39 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Modikwe
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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 right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    23.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria
    0.7 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards R512: Lanseria
    0.1 km
  16. Go straight onto Malibongwe Drive
    12.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Pelindaba Road
    21.3 km
  18. Continue left
    9.5 km
  19. Turn right
    14.8 km
  20. Merge slight right
    7.1 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R566: Majakaneng
    0.5 km
  22. Turn right
    24.7 km
  23. Turn right
    2.7 km
  24. Turn sharp left
    0.4 km
  25. Turn right
    0.2 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
751.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 19 min • 8 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Modikwe
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Modikwe
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Modikwe
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Modikwe Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,129.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,209.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,225.6 km
Rev Related route set
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Modikwe → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Modikwe
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
751.4 km
Total: 1,502.0 km
Midpoint 751.4 km
1,502.0 km 16 hrs 39 min
Destination Modikwe -25.52417, 27.53306

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,502.0 km
Return-cycle span 3,004.1 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 751.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -30.86043, 24.88157
End -25.52417, 27.53306
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Modikwe? +
Cape Town is about 1,502.0 km from Modikwe by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Modikwe? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Modikwe 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 Modikwe? +
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 Modikwe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,514.41 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,526.30 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,801.00 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,823.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Modikwe? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Modikwe
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,129.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,209.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,225.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,263.5 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,323.5 km

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