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Distance from Carters to Vredenburg

N Carters → Vredenburg
Road distance
1030 km
Provincial mix · N1 / N7 / R45
Carters to Vredenburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,030.0 km in roughly 12 hrs 2 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
790.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 2 min
Start point
Carters
Return: 24 hrs 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
722 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,072.76
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,080.92
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,070.53
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,169.91
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,734.89
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,745.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,731.96
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,863.07
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,598.54
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,612.70
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,594.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,767.20
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
233° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
53° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.7604, 24.7172
End coords Destination point
-32.9067, 17.9900
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C Carters Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Vredenburg Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Carters → Vredenburg
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Car
1030 km
12 hrs 2 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1030 km
~15 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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1030 km 723 min
Start Carters
Finish Vredenburg
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  1. Directions from Carters to Vredenburg via N1 and N7
    National highway route N1N7
  2. Directions from Carters to Vredenburg via R45
    Provincial road route R45
  3. Head on Carters
    0.1 km
  4. Continue
    2.8 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  6. Continue
    409.8 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right towards N1
    73.5 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Donkin Street
    290.3 km
  10. Turn right
    31.7 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left
    94.2 km
  12. Turn right
    27.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Piet Retief Street
    1.6 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    2.1 km
  15. Turn slight right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  16. Take the ramp right towards N7: Moorreesburg
    0.5 km
  17. Merge slight right
    2.2 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Hopefield
    0.7 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards R45: Hopefield
    0.1 km
  20. Go straight
    74.6 km
  21. Turn right
    17.8 km
  22. Turn left onto Breë Street
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Vredenburg → Carters Carters to Johannesburg Carters to Pretoria Carters to Cape Town Carters to Durban Johannesburg to Vredenburg Pretoria to Vredenburg Cape Town to Vredenburg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
515.2 km
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 1 min • 6 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
74.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
171.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
55.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Vredenburg
07:46 – 17:47
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:47
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
07:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,305.37
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.60
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R206.00
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,531.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Carters Start: Carters -28.76044, 24.71722
Midpoint
515.2 km
Total: 1030 km
Midpoint 515.2 km
1030 km 723 min
Destination Vredenburg -32.90674, 17.99004

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 1030 km
Return-cycle span 2060 km
Traversal time 723 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 515.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.76044, 24.71722
Midpoint -32.48041, 22.35118
End -32.90674, 17.99004
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Questions 9
How far is Carters from Vredenburg? +
Carters is about 1030 km from Vredenburg by road.
How long does it take from Carters to Vredenburg? +
The drive usually takes about 723 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Carters to Vredenburg 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 Carters to Vredenburg? +
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 Carters to Vredenburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,072.76 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,080.92 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,070.53 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,169.91 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Carters to Vredenburg? +
No tollgates are 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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