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Distance from Ga Maila to Caledon

Ga Maila to Caledon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,699.6 km in roughly 20 hrs 17 min.

N Ga Maila → Caledon
Road distance
1699.6 km
N1 N12 N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,476.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 hrs 17 min
End point
Trinity Street
Return: 40 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1217 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops
22 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,245.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,258.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,952.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,977.15
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,282.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,299.83
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,215.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,247.63
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,634.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,657.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,862.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,904.77
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
221° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
41° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.6550, 30.0197
End coords Destination point
-34.2300, 19.4283
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1699.6 km 1218 min
Start Ga Maila
Finish Caledon
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    1.7 km
  3. Turn left
    1.0 km
  4. Turn right
    5.7 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Batau Road
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left
    8.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.8 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mashadi Road
    7.9 km
  10. Continue straight
    26.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Mohlala Road
    38.8 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Van Riebeeck Street
    4.7 km
  17. Turn left
    100.8 km
  18. Turn right towards N4: Pretoria
    0.7 km
  19. Merge slight right
    48.7 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.4 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.1 km
  22. Merge slight right
    18.7 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  24. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  25. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  28. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  29. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  31. Continue onto Donkin Street
    346.8 km
  32. Turn right
    4.3 km
  33. Turn slight right
    11.3 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn left
    41.2 km
  35. Continue left
    31.6 km
  36. Turn left
    13.9 km
  37. Turn right onto Prince Alfred Road
    1.4 km
  38. Turn left onto Trinity Street
    0.2 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 31
Known total R744.50
Main toll road N4
This route includes 31 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 6 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Caledon → Ga Maila Ga Maila to Johannesburg Ga Maila to Pretoria Ga Maila to Cape Town Ga Maila to Durban Johannesburg to Caledon Pretoria to Caledon Cape Town to Caledon
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
850.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 hrs 8 min • 10 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
122.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
282.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
91.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Caledon
07:23 – 17:53
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
51 min
SunriseDawn break
07:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,104.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R33.99
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R339.93
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,478.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (32)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ga Maila -24.65500, 30.01972
Midpoint
850.4 km
Total: 1699.6 km
Midpoint 850.4 km
1699.6 km 1218 min
Destination Caledon End: Trinity Street -34.23000, 19.42833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1699.6 km
Return-cycle span 3399.2 km
Traversal time 1218 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 850.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.65500, 30.01972
Midpoint -30.24878, 25.72688
End -34.23000, 19.42833
Destination services

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Service groups 1
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Caledon
3
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Questions 9
How far is Ga Maila from Caledon? +
Ga Maila is about 1699.6 km from Caledon by road.
How long does it take from Ga Maila to Caledon? +
The drive usually takes about 1218 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ga Maila to Caledon 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 Ga Maila to Caledon? +
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 Ga Maila to Caledon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,245.35 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,258.82 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,952.68 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,977.15 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ga Maila to Caledon? +
Yes. There are 31 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
Ga Maila
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Caledon, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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