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Distance from Nh50 to 1

N Nh50 → 1
Road distance
1,841.3 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N12 / R45
Nh50 to 1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,841.3 km in roughly 20 hrs 16 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,652.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 hrs 16 min
Return: 40 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1216 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops
22 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,600.73
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,604.71
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,586.15
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,712.09
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,750.96
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,756.21
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,731.72
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,897.90
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R6,251.27
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R6,258.17
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R6,225.95
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R6,444.61
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
221° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
41° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0379, 30.6494
End coords Destination point
-33.7978, 18.9535
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 19 °C Nh50 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 13 °C 1 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Nh50 → 1
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Car
1,841.3 km
20 hrs 16 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,841.3 km
~28 hrs 19 min
65 km/h avg
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1,841.3 km 20 hrs 16 min
Start Nh50
Finish 1
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Nh50 to 1 via N1 and N12
    National highway route N1N12
  2. Directions from Nh50 to 1 via R45
    Provincial road route R45
  3. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left
    0.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right
    0.1 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.7 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left
    89.2 km
  12. Turn left
    361.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  15. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  22. Continue straight
    20.7 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Main Road
    0.5 km
  24. Turn right onto Main Road
    0.7 km
  25. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    1.6 km
  26. Turn left
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 51
Known total R1,730.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 51 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
e-Toll Gantry TG001
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
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
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
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ 1 → Nh50 Nh50 to Johannesburg Nh50 to Pretoria Nh50 to Cape Town Nh50 to Durban Johannesburg to 1 Pretoria to 1 Cape Town to 1
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Halfway point
921.4 km
Limpopo to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 hrs 8 min • 10 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
132.6 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
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 1
07:46 – 17:41
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:44
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
07:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,696.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R36.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R368.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R8,101.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nh50 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
921.4 km
Total: 1,841.3 km
Midpoint 921.4 km
1,841.3 km 20 hrs 16 min
Destination 1 -33.79778, 18.95351

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,841.3 km
Return-cycle span 3,682.6 km
Traversal time 20 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 921.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -29.34240, 26.15270
End -33.79778, 18.95351
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Nh50 from 1? +
Nh50 is about 1,841.3 km from 1 by road.
How long does it take from Nh50 to 1? +
The drive usually takes about 20 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nh50 to 1 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 Nh50 to 1? +
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 Nh50 to 1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,705.46 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,720.05 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,701.49 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,879.14 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nh50 to 1? +
Yes. There are 51 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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: Johannesburg
From Nh50 To 1
: Soweto
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ern Bypass
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