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Distance from Malmesbury to Cape Town N1 N17

Malmesbury to Cape Town N1 N17 is a practical regional trip, covering about 55.7 km in roughly 38 min.

N Malmesbury → Cape Town N1 N17
Road distance
55.7 km
N1 N7
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
52.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
38 min
Start point
Geldenhuys Street
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R93.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R93.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R103.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R104.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R122.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R123.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R136.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R138.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R161.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R162.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R180.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R181.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
202° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
22° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.4603, 18.7236
End coords Destination point
-33.8946, 18.5166
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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55.7 km 38 min
Start Malmesbury
Finish Cape Town N1 N17
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Geldenhuys Street
    0.5 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint John Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Railway Street
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Bokomo Road
    0.3 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N7: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    51.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Cape Town
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Cape Town N1 N17 → Malmesbury Malmesbury to Johannesburg Malmesbury to Pretoria Malmesbury to Cape Town Malmesbury to Durban Johannesburg to Cape Town N1 N17 Pretoria to Cape Town N1 N17 Cape Town to Cape Town N1 N17
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
27.9 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 min • 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
9.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town N1 N17
07:24 – 18:00
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 57 min
SunriseDawn break
07:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R232.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.11
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R11.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R244.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Malmesbury Start: Geldenhuys Street -33.46028, 18.72361
Midpoint
27.9 km
Total: 55.7 km
Midpoint 27.9 km
55.7 km 38 min
Destination Cape Town N1 N17 -33.89461, 18.51662

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 55.7 km
Return-cycle span 111.4 km
Traversal time 38 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 18.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 27.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.46028, 18.72361
Midpoint -33.66039, 18.56114
End -33.89461, 18.51662
Destination services

Available in Cape Town N1 N17

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1 N17
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1 N17
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Cape Town N1 N17
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1 N17
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1 N17
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Cape Town N1 N17
1
  • Clicks
    1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Cape Town N1 N17
2
  • Edgars
    Century Boulevard, Cape Town, 7446
  • VGK Firearms
    17 M.E. Rothman Street, Cape Town, 7500
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Questions 8
How far is Malmesbury from Cape Town N1 N17? +
Malmesbury is about 55.7 km from Cape Town N1 N17 by road.
How long does it take from Malmesbury to Cape Town N1 N17? +
The drive usually takes about 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Malmesbury to Cape Town N1 N17 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Malmesbury to Cape Town N1 N17? +
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 Malmesbury to Cape Town N1 N17? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R93.20 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R93.64 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R103.83 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R104.67 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Malmesbury to Cape Town N1 N17? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

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From Malmesbury To Cape Town N1 N17

Route Locations

Start area
Malmesbury, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town N1 N17, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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