Distance from Cape Town to Pretoria M16

Directions from Cape Town to Pretoria M16 via N1 and N14

National highway route N1N14
Directions from Cape Town to Pretoria M16 via M1 and M6

Metro arterial routes M1M6
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

917.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Continue straight

29.1 km
Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway

18.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria

1.6 km
Merge slight right

15.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M6

1.0 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M6

0.3 km
Turn right onto Lynnwood Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Meiring Naude Road

2.9 km
Go straight

0.1 km
Go straight onto Cussonia Avenue

0.8 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 23

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

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

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Gantry TG001

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Pikoko

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

729.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 57 min • 7 hrs 57 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

105.0 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

242.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

78.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pretoria M16

06:46 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:04

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 37 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 53 min

SunriseDawn break

06:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,095.47

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R29.16

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R291.65

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,416.28

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (18)

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

729.5 km

Total: 1458.2 km

Midpoint 729.5 km

1458.2 km 955 min

Destination Pretoria M16 End: Cussonia Avenue -25.73866, 28.26803

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1458.2 km

Return-cycle span 2916.4 km

Traversal time 955 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 729.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint -30.95385, 24.68016

End -25.73866, 28.26803

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Cape Town from Pretoria M16? +

Cape Town is about 1458.2 km from Pretoria M16 by road.

How long does it take from Cape Town to Pretoria M16? +

The drive usually takes about 955 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Pretoria M16 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 Pretoria M16? +

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 Pretoria M16? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,851.63 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,854.78 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,840.08 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,939.82 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Pretoria M16? +

Yes. There are 23 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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Henry Motors

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Jet Radio Car Airconditioners

PEP Home

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Tshwane Scout Shop

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Special Investigating Unit

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The Colorist

Eduplex Sport

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Hatfield VW Commercial Vehicle

Hatfield VW Pretoria

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iParioli Office Park - Block C and D

CMH Mazda Hatfield

Lynnpark Food Hall

Leo Haese Pretoria

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Department of Planning Monitoring & Evaluation

St. Geores Court

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Pick n Pay Clothing

Royal Deluxe Boutique

Glenfair Boulevard

Nerds On Site Computer Services South Africa

Blue Bottle Liquor

Heideland

PEP

Markham

7 Days Diplomatic Hair and Beauty Salon

Cornerstone College

Telkom

Hatfield Plaza Shopping Centre

PEP

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Mr Price

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