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Distance from Paarl N1 M1 to Sunnyside

Paarl N1 M1 to Sunnyside is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,383.0 km in roughly 15 hrs.

N Paarl N1 M1 → Sunnyside
Road distance
1,383.0 km
M1 M5 M7
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,248.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs
Start point
Huguenot Tunnel
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
900 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,315.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,326.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,579.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,600.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,054.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,069.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,402.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,430.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,019.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,038.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,477.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,513.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
47° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
227° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7323, 19.0926
End coords Destination point
-25.7575, 28.2122
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,383.0 km 15 hrs 0 min
Start Paarl N1 M1
Finish Sunnyside
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Huguenot Tunnel
    393.8 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  3. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  4. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  7. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    30.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Eeufees Road
    0.6 km
  10. Turn right onto Eeufees Road
    0.5 km
  11. Turn left
    0.4 km
  12. Go straight onto Christina de Wit Avenue
    0.9 km
  13. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Sunnyside
    0.3 km
  15. Continue straight onto Elandspoort Avenue
    1.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto Steve Biko Road
    0.9 km
  17. Turn right onto Kotze Street
    0.8 km
  18. Continue straight onto Jorissen Street
    0.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Johnston Street
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Jorissen Street
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R426.50
Main toll road M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
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
691.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 30 min • 7 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
99.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
230.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
74.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sunnyside
06:31 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,781.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.66
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R276.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,085.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Paarl N1 M1 Start: Huguenot Tunnel -33.73232, 19.09264
Midpoint
691.9 km
Total: 1,383.0 km
Midpoint 691.9 km
1,383.0 km 15 hrs 0 min
Destination Sunnyside -25.75750, 28.21222

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,383.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,766.1 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 691.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73232, 19.09264
Midpoint -30.80723, 24.97688
End -25.75750, 28.21222
Destination services

Available in Sunnyside

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Sunnyside
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Sunnyside
6
  • PEP
    Esselen Road, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Steve Biko Road, Pretoria, 0083, Gauteng
  • Bathu Pretoria
    387 Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria, 0002
  • PEP
    Schoeman Street, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • PEP
    277 Pretorius Street, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Sunnyside
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Sunnyside
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Sunnyside
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sunnyside
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 3 nearby matches around Sunnyside
3
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
  • Clicks
    Pretorius Street, Pretoria
  • Clicks
    Bosman Street
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Sunnyside
6
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Questions 9
How far is Paarl N1 M1 from Sunnyside? +
Paarl N1 M1 is about 1,383.0 km from Sunnyside by road.
How long does it take from Paarl N1 M1 to Sunnyside? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl N1 M1 to Sunnyside 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 Paarl N1 M1 to Sunnyside? +
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 Paarl N1 M1 to Sunnyside? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,315.22 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,326.17 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,579.10 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,600.02 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl N1 M1 to Sunnyside? +
Yes. There are 15 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Huguenot Tunnel
From Paarl N1 M1 To Sunnyside
: Johannesburg
From Paarl N1 M1 To Sunnyside
ern Bypass
From Paarl N1 M1 To Sunnyside
Pretoria
From Paarl N1 M1 To Sunnyside
: Sunnyside
From Paarl N1 M1 To Sunnyside
Gezina
From Paarl N1 M1 To Sunnyside
Annlin
From Paarl N1 M1 To Sunnyside

Route Locations

Start area
Paarl N1 M1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sunnyside
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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