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Distance from London R539 to Cape Town

London R539 to Cape Town is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,840.9 km in roughly 20 hrs 36 min.

N London R539 → Cape Town
Road distance
1,840.9 km
M60 N3 N4 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,586.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
45
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 hrs 36 min
End point
Gallery Lane
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1236 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops
23 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,081.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,096.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,432.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,460.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,066.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,085.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,529.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,566.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5,350.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,375.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,959.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R6,008.17
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
227° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
47° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.8178, 31.0472
End coords Destination point
-33.9288, 18.4172
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,840.9 km 20 hrs 36 min
Start London R539
Finish Cape Town
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    3.9 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    0.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    30.7 km
  10. Turn right
    41.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    2.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive
    15.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    0.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  21. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  25. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right
    116.4 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork
    123.0 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  29. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  30. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  31. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  32. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  34. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  35. Continue straight
    73.3 km
  36. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  37. Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem
    0.1 km
  38. Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    0.9 km
  39. Turn right onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.3 km
  40. Continue slight right onto Darling Street
    0.1 km
  41. Turn left onto Buitenkant Street
    0.6 km
  42. Turn right onto Roeland Street
    0.3 km
  43. At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  44. Turn right onto Gallery Lane
    0.1 km
  45. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R884.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 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
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Cape Town → London R539 London R539 to Johannesburg London R539 to Pretoria London R539 to Cape Town London R539 to Durban Johannesburg to Cape Town Pretoria to Cape Town Durban to Cape Town
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
920.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 hrs 18 min • 10 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
132.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
306.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
99.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town
07:20 – 18:05
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,694.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R36.82
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R368.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R8,099.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (52)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
10
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London R539 -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint
920.8 km
Total: 1,840.9 km
Midpoint 920.8 km
1,840.9 km 20 hrs 36 min
Destination Cape Town End: Gallery Lane -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,840.9 km
Return-cycle span 3,681.8 km
Traversal time 20 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 45
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 920.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint -29.78218, 25.94723
End -33.92883, 18.41722
Destination services

Available in Cape Town

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Cape Town
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Cape Town

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Mother City
Standout Table Mountain, coast and neighbourhood variety
Cape Town combines mountain, ocean and sharply different neighbourhoods in a way few South African cities can match, which is why the exact district matters almost as much as the city name itself.
Best for Who this destination suits
City break Food and culture Beach trip Conference travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
A CBD arrival is not the same trip as Camps Bay, Sea Point, Century City, the southern suburbs or the airport side. Choose the exact district before departure.
Local pulse
Cape Town Tourism continues to actively promote current events, deals and trip-planning tools, which makes live city timing relevant to route planning.
Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Cape Town Tourism
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Cape Town as a base for urban sightseeing, Atlantic and False Bay coast days, Winelands links and longer Western Cape touring.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Cape Town Tourism offers trip-planning tools for places to stay, eat and see
The city works for both leisure and conference travel
Neighbourhood choice strongly shapes the trip
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Questions 9
How far is London R539 from Cape Town? +
London R539 is about 1,840.9 km from Cape Town by road.
How long does it take from London R539 to Cape Town? +
The drive usually takes about 20 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London R539 to Cape Town 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 London R539 to Cape Town? +
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 London R539 to Cape Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,081.63 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,096.21 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,432.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,460.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London R539 to Cape Town? +
Yes. There are 27 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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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From London R539 To Cape Town
Schoemanskloof
From London R539 To Cape Town
Toll: Pretoria
From London R539 To Cape Town
Germiston
From London R539 To Cape Town
Durban
From London R539 To Cape Town
Kimberley
From London R539 To Cape Town
: Cape Town
From London R539 To Cape Town
: Zonnebloem
From London R539 To Cape Town
Gallery Lane
From London R539 To Cape Town

Route Locations

Start area
London R539, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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