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Distance from Oudtshoorn N12 to Johannesburg M1

Oudtshoorn N12 to Johannesburg M1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,115.5 km in roughly 12 hrs 6 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Oudtshoorn N12 → Johannesburg M1
Road distance
1,115.5 km
M1 M2 N1 R41
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
990.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 6 min
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
726 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,867.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,876.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,080.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,096.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,463.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,475.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,744.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,766.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,241.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,257.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,611.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,640.58
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
36° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
216° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.5898, 22.2236
End coords Destination point
-26.2322, 28.0193
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,115.5 km 12 hrs 6 min
Start Oudtshoorn N12
Finish Johannesburg M1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Saviour Street
    0.5 km
  3. Turn left
    172.6 km
  4. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  7. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    6.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Roodepoort
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards R41: Roodepoort
    0.1 km
  14. Go straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right towards M2: Bloemfontein
    0.3 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Sandton
    0.3 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards M1: Bloemfontein
    0.6 km
  19. Merge slight left
    1.9 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 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 -26.263, 27.976
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
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
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
558.4 km
Western Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 3 min • 6 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
80.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
185.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
60.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg M1
06:32 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,662.62
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R22.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R223.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,908.02
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Oudtshoorn N12 -33.58981, 22.22361
Midpoint
558.4 km
Total: 1,115.5 km
Midpoint 558.4 km
1,115.5 km 12 hrs 6 min
Destination Johannesburg M1 -26.23220, 28.01933

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 1,115.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,230.9 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 558.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.58981, 22.22361
Midpoint -30.42845, 25.63428
End -26.23220, 28.01933
Destination services

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Service groups 7
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 3 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
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Questions 9
How far is Oudtshoorn N12 from Johannesburg M1? +
Oudtshoorn N12 is about 1,115.5 km from Johannesburg M1 by road.
How long does it take from Oudtshoorn N12 to Johannesburg M1? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Oudtshoorn N12 to Johannesburg M1 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 Oudtshoorn N12 to Johannesburg M1? +
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 Oudtshoorn N12 to Johannesburg M1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,867.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,876.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,080.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,096.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Oudtshoorn N12 to Johannesburg M1? +
Yes. There are 11 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

: Beaufort
From Oudtshoorn N12 To Johannesburg M1
: Johannesburg
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ern Bypass
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: Roodepoort
From Oudtshoorn N12 To Johannesburg M1
: Bloemfontein
From Oudtshoorn N12 To Johannesburg M1
Sandton
From Oudtshoorn N12 To Johannesburg M1
Pretoria
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Durban
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Soweto
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Route Locations

Start area
Oudtshoorn N12, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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