Distance from Johannesburg to Cape Town M146

Directions from Johannesburg to Cape Town M146 via N12

National highway N12
Directions from Johannesburg to Cape Town M146 via M1 and M60

Metro arterial routes M1M60
Head on Commissioner Street

1.0 km
Turn left onto Simmonds Street

0.8 km
Turn right onto Trump Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Booysens Road

3.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M1

0.6 km
Merge slight right

2.7 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto

1.4 km
Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass

6.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork

915.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

73.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street

0.9 km
Turn right onto Sir Lowry Road

0.3 km
Continue slight right onto Darling Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Buitenkant Street

0.6 km
Turn right onto Roeland Street

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Gallery Lane

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 15

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

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

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

698.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 35 min • 7 hrs 35 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

100.6 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

232.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

75.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cape Town M146

07:47 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:45

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 56 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:47

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,840.36

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R27.94

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R279.44

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,147.75

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (19)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Midpoint

698.9 km

Total: 1,397.2 km

Midpoint 698.9 km

1,397.2 km 15 hrs 11 min

Destination Cape Town M146 End: Gallery Lane -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,397.2 km

Return-cycle span 2,794.4 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 11 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 698.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972

Midpoint -31.09670, 24.41084

End -33.92883, 18.41722

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Questions 9

How far is Johannesburg from Cape Town M146? +

Johannesburg is about 1,397.2 km from Cape Town M146 by road.

How long does it take from Johannesburg to Cape Town M146? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Cape Town M146 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 Cape Town M146? +

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 Cape Town M146? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,811.76 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,822.82 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,808.74 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,943.54 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Cape Town M146? +

Yes. There are 15 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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