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Distance from Johannesburg to Cango Caves

N Johannesburg → Cango Caves
Road distance
1143.8 km
Provincial mix · M1 / N12 / R328
Johannesburg to Cango Caves is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,143.8 km in roughly 12 hrs 38 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
977.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 38 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
the fork
Return: 25 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
758 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,301.84
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,310.90
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,299.37
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,409.72
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,037.15
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,049.10
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,033.89
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,179.50
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,996.25
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,011.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,991.96
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,183.55
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
214° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
34° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-33.3923, 22.2144
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Cango Caves Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Johannesburg → Cango Caves
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Car
1143.8 km
12 hrs 38 min
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Two-wheeler
1143.8 km
~17 hrs 35 min
65 km/h avg
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1143.8 km 758 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Cango Caves
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  1. Directions from Johannesburg to Cango Caves via N12
    National highway N12
  2. Directions from Johannesburg to Cango Caves via M1
    Metro arterial route M1
  3. Directions from Johannesburg to Cango Caves via R328
    Provincial road route R328
  4. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Simmonds Street
    0.8 km
  6. Turn right onto Trump Street
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Booysens Road
    3.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    2.7 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  16. Turn left
    174.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Baron van Reede Street towards R328: Cango Caves
    28.5 km
  18. Continue right
    0.1 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R183.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
Routes ↩ Cango Caves → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Cango Caves Pretoria to Cango Caves Cape Town to Cango Caves
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
572.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 19 min • 6 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
82.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
190.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
61.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cango Caves
07:30 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:30
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
07:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,781.20
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R22.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R228.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,032.84
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
572.6 km
Total: 1143.8 km
Midpoint 572.6 km
1143.8 km 758 min
Destination Cango Caves End: the fork -33.39228, 22.21438

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1143.8 km
Return-cycle span 2287.6 km
Traversal time 758 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 572.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -30.53478, 25.52963
End -33.39228, 22.21438
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How far is Johannesburg from Cango Caves? +
Johannesburg is about 1143.8 km from Cango Caves by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Cango Caves? +
The drive usually takes about 758 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Cango Caves 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 Johannesburg to Cango Caves? +
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 Johannesburg to Cango Caves? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,301.84 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,310.90 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,299.37 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,409.72 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Cango Caves? +
Yes. There are 4 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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