Distance from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to A1 Split

N Nelson Mandela Boulevard → A1 Split

Road distance

1,401.1 km

Highway dominant · N1

Nelson Mandela Boulevard to A1 Split is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,401.1 km in roughly 15 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,261.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 8 min

Start point

Nelson Mandela Boulevard

End point

Split Street

Return: 30 hrs 17 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

908 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

92.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 53 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,739.92

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,742.95

See more fuel details from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to A1 Split

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

50° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

230° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9286, 18.4347

End coords Destination point

-26.2539, 28.1110

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 14 °C Nelson Mandela Boulevard Light Rain View Forecast → 13 °C A1 Split Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Nelson Mandela Boulevard → A1 Split

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Car

1,401.1 km

15 hrs 8 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,401.1 km

~21 hrs 33 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 16 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → JNB (2 hrs 32 min)
🚗 19 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 10 hrs 28 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to A1 Split

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Hotel Near Nelson Mandela Boulevard

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 2 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

B 2 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Nelson Mandela Boulevard

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 2 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 2 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Approaching A1 Split

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 910 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 910 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Approaching A1 Split

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 910 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 910 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Nelson Mandela Boulevard

Finish A1 Split

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to A1 Split via N1

National highway N1
Head on Nelson Mandela Boulevard

0.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Heerengracht

0.4 km
Turn right onto Christiaan Barnard Street

0.5 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard

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

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

917.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

17.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg

0.4 km
Turn right onto Voortrekker Road

0.6 km
Turn left onto Split Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 17

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

700.8 km

Western Cape to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 34 min • 7 hrs 34 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

100.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

233.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

75.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at A1 Split

06:47 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:05

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 35 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

2 hrs 12 min

SunriseDawn break

06:47

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,856.69

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R28.02

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R280.22

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,164.94

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (11)

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 Nelson Mandela Boulevard Start: Nelson Mandela Boulevard -33.92862, 18.43469

Midpoint

700.8 km

Total: 1,401.1 km

Midpoint 700.8 km

1,401.1 km 15 hrs 8 min

Destination A1 Split End: Split Street -26.25390, 28.11104

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Gauteng

One-way road span 1,401.1 km

Return-cycle span 2,802.2 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 8 min

Maneuver count 13

Maneuver density 0.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 700.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92862, 18.43469

Midpoint -31.07377, 24.43403

End -26.25390, 28.11104

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Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Nelson Mandela Boulevard from A1 Split? +

Nelson Mandela Boulevard is about 1,401.1 km from A1 Split by road.

How long does it take from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to A1 Split? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to A1 Split 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 Nelson Mandela Boulevard to A1 Split? +

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 Nelson Mandela Boulevard to A1 Split? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,739.92 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,742.95 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,728.83 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,824.66 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to A1 Split? +

Yes. There are 17 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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