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Distance from Cape Town to Riva

Cape Town to Riva is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,438.1 km in roughly 15 hrs 44 min.

N Cape Town → Riva
Road distance
1,438.1 km
M81 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,293.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 44 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
End point
Riva Close
Return: 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
944 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,407.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,418.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,681.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,703.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,176.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,191.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,538.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,567.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,179.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,199.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,655.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,693.69
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
49° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
229° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-25.8655, 28.1056
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,438.1 km 15 hrs 44 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Riva
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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 right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    29.3 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.4 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.2 km
  16. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Sloane Street
    0.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sloane Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Sloane Street
    0.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sloane Street
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Sloane Street
    0.3 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sloane Street
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Sloane Street
    0.2 km
  24. Go straight
    0.1 km
  25. Go straight onto Main Road
    8.6 km
  26. Continue left onto Main Road
    5.2 km
  27. Continue straight onto Main Road
    5.5 km
  28. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Road
    3.0 km
  29. Turn left onto Perdeblom Street
    0.4 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto De Ovalle Boulevard
    0.0 km
  31. Continue onto De Ovalle Boulevard
    0.2 km
  32. Turn right onto Palmas Street
    0.1 km
  33. Turn right onto Villa Garcia North Street
    0.1 km
  34. Turn right onto Riva Close
    0.0 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 20 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.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
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
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
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
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Riva → Cape Town Cape Town to Johannesburg Cape Town to Pretoria Cape Town to Durban Cape Town to Polokwane Johannesburg to Riva Pretoria to Riva Cape Town to Riva
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
719.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 52 min • 7 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
103.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
239.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
77.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Riva
06:32 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 57 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,011.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R28.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R287.63
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,327.77
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (32)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
719.4 km
Total: 1,438.1 km
Midpoint 719.4 km
1,438.1 km 15 hrs 44 min
Destination Riva End: Riva Close -25.86554, 28.10558

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,438.1 km
Return-cycle span 2,876.3 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 719.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -30.99490, 24.58657
End -25.86554, 28.10558
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Riva
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Riva
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Riva
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Riva
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Riva
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Riva
2
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Riva? +
Cape Town is about 1,438.1 km from Riva by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Riva? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Riva 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 Riva? +
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 Riva? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,407.43 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,418.82 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,681.82 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,703.57 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Riva? +
Yes. There are 20 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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Towns along the route

: Foreshore
From Cape Town To Riva
: Paarl
From Cape Town To Riva
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town To Riva
: Johannesburg
From Cape Town To Riva
Western Bypass
From Cape Town To Riva
De Ovalle Boulevard
From Cape Town To Riva
Riva Close
From Cape Town To Riva

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Riva, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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