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Distance from P305 to Cango Caves

N P305 → Cango Caves
Road distance
1306.1 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N3 / N5 / R328
P305 to Cango Caves is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,306.1 km in roughly 15 hrs 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
946.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 5 min
End point
the fork
Return: 30 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
905 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,628.31
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,638.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,625.49
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,751.49
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,467.90
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,481.55
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,464.18
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,630.44
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,563.03
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,580.99
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,558.14
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,776.90
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
237° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
57° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.0540, 30.7858
End coords Destination point
-33.3923, 22.2144
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 9 °C P305 Fair View Forecast → 6 °C Cango Caves Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
P305 → Cango Caves
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Car
1306.1 km
15 hrs 5 min
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Two-wheeler
1306.1 km
~20 hrs 5 min
65 km/h avg
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1306.1 km 905 min
Start P305
Finish Cango Caves
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from P305 to Cango Caves via N3 and N5 and N1
    National highway route N3N5N1
  2. Directions from P305 to Cango Caves via R328
    Provincial road route R328
  3. Start your journey
    3.2 km
  4. Turn left
    112.5 km
  5. Turn right
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight
    22.2 km
  7. Turn left
    12.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  10. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  14. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  17. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  20. Turn left
    174.3 km
  21. Turn right onto Baron van Reede Street towards R328: Cango Caves
    28.5 km
  22. Continue right
    0.1 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Cango Caves → P305 P305 to Johannesburg P305 to Pretoria P305 to Cape Town P305 to Durban Johannesburg to Cango Caves Pretoria to Cango Caves Cape Town to Cango Caves
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
653.2 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 32 min • 7 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
94.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
217.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
70.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cango Caves
07:28 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:29
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
07:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,459.31
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R261.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,746.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin P305 -29.05404, 30.78582
Midpoint
653.2 km
Total: 1306.1 km
Midpoint 653.2 km
1306.1 km 905 min
Destination Cango Caves End: the fork -33.39228, 22.21438

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1306.1 km
Return-cycle span 2612.2 km
Traversal time 905 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 653.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.05404, 30.78582
Midpoint -29.89368, 25.86240
End -33.39228, 22.21438
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Questions 9
How far is P305 from Cango Caves? +
P305 is about 1306.1 km from Cango Caves by road.
How long does it take from P305 to Cango Caves? +
The drive usually takes about 905 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from P305 to Cango Caves 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 P305 to Cango Caves? +
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 P305 to Cango Caves? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,628.31 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,638.65 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,625.49 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,751.49 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from P305 to Cango Caves? +
Yes. There are 5 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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