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Distance from Kirstenbosch to Gap

N Kirstenbosch → Gap
Road distance
1,454.0 km
Highway dominant · M5 / N1 / N2 / N5
Kirstenbosch to Gap is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,454.0 km in roughly 17 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,159.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 18 min
Start point
Smuts Track
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1038 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,776.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,787.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,381.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,402.25
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,663.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,678.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,461.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,489.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,819.86
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,839.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,870.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,906.69
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
64° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
244° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9856, 18.4301
End coords Destination point
-29.0096, 29.1855
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 20 °C Kirstenbosch Fair View Forecast → 4 °C Gap Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Kirstenbosch → Gap
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Car
1,454.0 km
17 hrs 18 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,454.0 km
~22 hrs 22 min
65 km/h avg
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1,454 km
~2 hrs 54 min
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1,454.0 km 17 hrs 18 min
Start Kirstenbosch
Finish Gap
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Directions from Kirstenbosch to Gap via N2 and N1 and N5
National highway route N2 N1 N5
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Directions from Kirstenbosch to Gap via M5
Metro arterial route M5
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Smuts Track
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.8 km
  4. Turn left onto Union Avenue towards Cape Town
    2.0 km
  5. Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive
    1.9 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.4 km
  8. Merge slight left onto Settlers Way
    1.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5 North: Milnerton
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    2.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  12. Merge slight right
    456.5 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right
    66.5 km
  18. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    85.8 km
  20. Turn right
    8.6 km
  21. Turn left
    66.4 km
  22. Continue right
    6.9 km
  23. Turn right
    4.4 km
  24. Continue slight left
    3.2 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.3 km
  26. Turn sharp right
    20.6 km
  27. Turn left
    4.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R242.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Gap → Kirstenbosch Kirstenbosch to Johannesburg Kirstenbosch to Pretoria Kirstenbosch to Cape Town Kirstenbosch to Durban Johannesburg to Gap Pretoria to Gap Cape Town to Gap
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Halfway point
726.9 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 39 min • 8 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
104.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
241.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
78.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gap
06:40 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,077.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R29.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R290.79
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,397.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kirstenbosch Start: Smuts Track -33.98561, 18.43014
Midpoint
726.9 km
Total: 1,454.0 km
Midpoint 726.9 km
1,454.0 km 17 hrs 18 min
Destination Gap -29.00958, 29.18555

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,454.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,907.9 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 726.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.98561, 18.43014
Midpoint -30.97933, 24.61447
End -29.00958, 29.18555
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Questions 9
How far is Kirstenbosch from Gap? +
Kirstenbosch is about 1,454.0 km from Gap by road.
How long does it take from Kirstenbosch to Gap? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kirstenbosch to Gap 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 Kirstenbosch to Gap? +
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 Kirstenbosch to Gap? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,776.24 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,787.75 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,381.32 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,402.25 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kirstenbosch to Gap? +
Yes. There are 5 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

Smuts Track
From Kirstenbosch To Gap
Cape Town
From Kirstenbosch To Gap
: Cape Town International Airport
From Kirstenbosch To Gap
Somerset
From Kirstenbosch To Gap
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Kirstenbosch To Gap
Groote Schuur
From Kirstenbosch To Gap
Settlers Way
From Kirstenbosch To Gap
: Milnerton
From Kirstenbosch To Gap
Black River Parkway
From Kirstenbosch To Gap
: Paarl
From Kirstenbosch To Gap

Route Locations

Start area
Kirstenbosch, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gap, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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