Distance from Cape Town to Somerset

This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 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 -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

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 ↩ Somerset → Cape Town Cape Town to Johannesburg Cape Town to Pretoria Cape Town to Durban Cape Town to Polokwane Johannesburg to Somerset Pretoria to Somerset Cape Town to Somerset

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

704.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 39 min • 7 hrs 39 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

101.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

234.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

76.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Somerset

06:50 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 33 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 8 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,889.44

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R28.18

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R281.79

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,199.41

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (10)

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

704.8 km

Total: 1409 km

Midpoint 704.8 km

1409 km 918 min

Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1409 km

Return-cycle span 2818 km

Traversal time 918 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 704.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint -31.06651, 24.45863

End -26.07500, 27.93722

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Questions 9

How far is Cape Town from Somerset? +

Cape Town is about 1409 km from Somerset by road.

How long does it take from Cape Town to Somerset? +

The drive usually takes about 918 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Somerset 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 Somerset? +

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 Somerset? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,835.39 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,846.54 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,832.34 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,968.28 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Somerset? +

Yes. There are 18 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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