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Distance from Cape Town to Volksrust

N Cape Town → Volksrust
Road distance
1587.9 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R54 / R59
Cape Town to Volksrust is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,587.9 km in roughly 17 hrs 37 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,316.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 37 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
End point
Smit Street
Return: 35 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1057 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,032.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,044.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,692.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,715.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,000.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,017.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,872.50
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,902.67
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,263.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,285.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,411.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,450.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
59° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
239° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-27.3628, 29.8825
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Travel modes
Cape Town → Volksrust
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Car
1587.9 km
17 hrs 37 min
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Two-wheeler
1587.9 km
~24 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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1,588 km
~3 hrs 10 min
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1587.9 km 1057 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Volksrust
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Directions from Cape Town to Volksrust via N1
National highway N1
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Directions from Cape Town to Volksrust via R59 and R54
Provincial road routes R59 R54
2 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    843.1 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Parys
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right
    41.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R54: Vereeniging
    0.5 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Houtkop Road
    2.7 km
  17. Turn left onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  18. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  19. Continue straight onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  20. Continue straight
    23.9 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right
    16.2 km
  22. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  23. Turn sharp right
    31.8 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    71.4 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    1.1 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    0.6 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    1.3 km
  32. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  33. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  34. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.5 km
  35. Turn left onto Pretorius Street
    0.1 km
  36. Turn right onto Vrystaat Street
    0.1 km
  37. Turn left onto Michaelson Street
    0.3 km
  38. Continue straight onto Kruger Street
    0.2 km
  39. Continue straight onto De Jager Street
    0.3 km
  40. Turn right onto Smit Street
    0.1 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R425.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
794.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 48 min • 8 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
114.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
264.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
85.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Volksrust
06:35 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 0 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,637.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R31.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R317.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,986.80
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
794.1 km
Total: 1587.9 km
Midpoint 794.1 km
1587.9 km 1057 min
Destination Volksrust End: Smit Street -27.36278, 29.88250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1587.9 km
Return-cycle span 3175.8 km
Traversal time 1057 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 794.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -30.63528, 25.23877
End -27.36278, 29.88250
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Volksrust? +
Cape Town is about 1587.9 km from Volksrust by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Volksrust? +
The drive usually takes about 1057 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Volksrust 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 Volksrust? +
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 Volksrust? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,032.02 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,044.59 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,692.84 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,715.71 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Volksrust? +
Yes. There are 7 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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Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
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Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Volksrust
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