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Distance from Foreshore N1 to O 21

Foreshore N1 to O 21 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,893.4 km in roughly 20 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Foreshore N1 → O 21
Road distance
1,893.4 km
M1 N1 N14
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,697.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 hrs 49 min
Start point
Old Marine Drive
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1249 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops
23 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,169.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,184.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,530.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,559.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,182.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,201.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,658.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,696.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5,502.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,528.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R6,130.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R6,179.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
48° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
228° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9230, 18.4382
End coords Destination point
-23.0379, 30.6494
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,893.4 km 20 hrs 49 min
Start Foreshore N1
Finish O 21
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Old Marine Drive
    1.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Civic Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Hertzog Boulevard
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    0.5 km
  5. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    461.0 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    198.7 km
  18. Turn right
    89.2 km
  19. Turn right
    3.5 km
  20. Turn left
    1.7 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left
    0.2 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  26. Turn left
    0.0 km
  27. Turn left
    0.2 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 51
Known total R1,730.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 51 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ O 21 → Foreshore N1 Foreshore N1 to Johannesburg Foreshore N1 to Pretoria Foreshore N1 to Cape Town Foreshore N1 to Durban Johannesburg to O 21 Pretoria to O 21 Cape Town to O 21
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
947.4 km
Western Cape to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 hrs 24 min • 10 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
136.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
314.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
102.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at O 21
06:17 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:17
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,914.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R37.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R378.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R8,331.14
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Foreshore N1 Start: Old Marine Drive -33.92295, 18.43824
Midpoint
947.4 km
Total: 1,893.4 km
Midpoint 947.4 km
1,893.4 km 20 hrs 49 min
Destination O 21 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Limpopo
One-way road span 1,893.4 km
Return-cycle span 3,786.9 km
Traversal time 20 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 947.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92295, 18.43824
Midpoint -29.55524, 26.05641
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is Foreshore N1 from O 21? +
Foreshore N1 is about 1,893.4 km from O 21 by road.
How long does it take from Foreshore N1 to O 21? +
The drive usually takes about 20 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Foreshore N1 to O 21 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 Foreshore N1 to O 21? +
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 Foreshore N1 to O 21? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,169.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,184.62 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,530.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,559.52 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Foreshore N1 to O 21? +
Yes. There are 51 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Hertzog Boulevard
From Foreshore N1 To O 21
: Paarl
From Foreshore N1 To O 21
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Foreshore N1 To O 21
: Johannesburg
From Foreshore N1 To O 21
ern Bypass
From Foreshore N1 To O 21
: Pretoria
From Foreshore N1 To O 21
Polokwane
From Foreshore N1 To O 21
Krugersdorp
From Foreshore N1 To O 21

Route Locations

Start area
Foreshore N1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
O 21, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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