Distance from Cape Town to Somshoek

Directions from Cape Town to Somshoek via N1 and N5

National highway route N1N5
Directions from Cape Town to Somshoek via R616

Provincial road route R616
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

644.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5

0.6 km
Turn right

66.5 km
Continue straight

71.4 km
Turn right onto Hospital Road

91.6 km
Merge slight right

67.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville

0.5 km
Turn left

12.3 km
Turn left

2.5 km
Turn right

7.4 km
Turn right onto Helpmekaar

33.9 km
Turn right

6.4 km
Turn right

7.5 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 9

Known total R502.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Halfway point

739.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

8 hrs 31 min • 8 hrs 31 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

106.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

246.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

79.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Somshoek

06:44 – 17:09

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:57

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 25 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

1 hr 24 min

SunriseDawn break

06:44

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,183.93

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R29.59

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R295.88

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,509.40

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (11)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint

739.5 km

Total: 1479.4 km

Midpoint 739.5 km

1479.4 km 1022 min

Destination Somshoek -28.54116, 30.17544

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1479.4 km

Return-cycle span 2958.8 km

Traversal time 1022 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 739.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint -30.91635, 24.77558

End -28.54116, 30.17544

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Questions 9

How far is Cape Town from Somshoek? +

Cape Town is about 1479.4 km from Somshoek by road.

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

The drive usually takes about 1022 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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 Somshoek? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,893.01 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,896.21 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,881.30 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,982.49 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Somshoek? +

Yes. There are 9 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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