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Distance from Paarl N5 R301 to Johannesburg M1

N Paarl N5 R301 → Johannesburg M1
Road distance
1,341.8 km
M1 M2 N1 R301 R41
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,205.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 34 min
Start point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
874 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,562.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,572.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,120.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,139.88
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,380.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,394.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,117.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,142.89
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,448.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,466.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,417.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,451.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
49° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
229° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7310, 18.9642
End coords Destination point
-26.2322, 28.0193
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Paarl N5 R301 to Johannesburg M1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,341.8 km in roughly 14 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Paarl N5 R301 → Johannesburg M1
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Car
1,341.8 km
14 hrs 34 min
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Two-wheeler
1,341.8 km
~20 hrs 38 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,342 km
↑ 9 hrs 53 min faster
Flight time
2 hrs 41 min
With airport
~4 hrs 41 min
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1,341.8 km 14 hrs 34 min
Start Paarl N5 R301
Finish Johannesburg M1
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lady Grey Street
    1.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Huguenot Bypass towards R301: Paarl East
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    3.7 km
  4. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N1: Worcester
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    401.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    6.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Roodepoort
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right
    0.4 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards R41: Roodepoort
    0.1 km
  16. Go straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right towards M2: Bloemfontein
    0.3 km
  18. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Sandton
    0.3 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork towards M1: Bloemfontein
    0.6 km
  21. Merge slight left
    1.9 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 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.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
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Halfway point
671.3 km
Western Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 17 min • 7 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
96.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
223.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
72.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg M1
06:39 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,608.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R268.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,904.04
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Paarl N5 R301 Start: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint
671.3 km
Total: 1,341.8 km
Midpoint 671.3 km
1,341.8 km 14 hrs 34 min
Destination Johannesburg M1 -26.23220, 28.01933

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 1,341.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,683.7 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 671.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -30.95882, 24.66541
End -26.23220, 28.01933
Places

Places in Johannesburg M1

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51 places
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 2091, Gauteng
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 9 Kliprivier Road, Johannesburg
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
🏬
Shopping centre

Southdale Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Alamein Road, Johannesburg
📍
Convenience store

Pick n Pay Express

📍 Convenience store Johannesburg, 2130, Gauteng
👔
Clothing store

Braiders

👔 Clothing store 58 Earp Street
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Southdale, 2135, Gauteng
📍
Convenience store

Pick n Pay Express

📍 Convenience store De Villiers Graaff Motorway, Ormonde, 2091, Gauteng
🏫
School

Redwood Academy Ormonde

🏫 School 31 Modulus Road, Ormonde
🏬
Shopping centre

Xavier Junction

🏬 Shopping centre 5 Rente Street, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2000, Gauteng
📍
Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Johannesburg South
🏬
Shopping centre

Ormonde Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre 18 Crownwood Road, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
📍
Supermarket

Superspar

📍 Supermarket Crownwood Road, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
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School

Pikinni Day Care and Pre School

🏫 School Turf Club Street
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 108 Turf Club Street, 2190, Gauteng
🏫
School

The Genesis Academy

🏫 School Benjamin Street
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 2001, Gauteng
🏫
School

Winchester Ridge Primary School

🏫 School Estelle Avenue
🏬
Shopping centre

China Mall

🏬 Shopping centre 103 Main Reef Road, Johannesburg, 2092
🏦
Bank

BankservAfrica

🏦 Bank Trump Street
📍
Supermarket

Solly Krame's Grocer

📍 Supermarket High Street
🏫
School

Madrasah Salihaat

🏫 School 30 Bird Street, Mayfair
🏫
School

Little Blessings Daycare

🏫 School 1 Limerick Road
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
🏫
School

Kingdom Academy

🏫 School Carter Road
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank 25 Pixley Seme Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank 4 Pixley Seme Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank 5 Simmonds Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank 19 Thorpe Street
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 2091, Gauteng
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 63 Rossetenville Road, 2001, Gauteng
🏦
Bank

Nedbank

🏦 Bank Main Street, Johannesburg
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Clothing store

Starlite Fashions

👔 Clothing store Helen Joseph Street, Johannesburg
🏫
School

President High School

🏫 School Rifle Range Road
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank 28 Harrison Street, Johannesburg
👔
Clothing store

Woolworths

👔 Clothing store Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank 4 Geranium Street, Rosettenville, 2190
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Shopping centre

Newtown Junction

🏬 Shopping centre 100 Carr Street, Johannesburg, 2001
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Seranium Street, Johannesburg, 2190, Gauteng
👔
Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
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Clothing store

Rissik Street Outfitters

👔 Clothing store Johannesburg
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Clothing store

Legit

👔 Clothing store Johannesburg
👔
Clothing store

Identity

👔 Clothing store Johannesburg
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Taxi rank

Metro Mall Market & Taxi Rank

🚕 Taxi rank Bree Street, Johannesburg
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Convenience store

Pick n Pay BP Express

⛽ Convenience store Smit Street
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 2001, Gauteng
🏬
Shopping centre

The Bridge Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Wanderers Street
🚕
Taxi rank

Noord Taxi Rank

🚕 Taxi rank Plein Street, Johannesburg, 2000
🏬
Shopping centre

The Glen Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Orpen Road, 2001
🏬
Shopping centre

South Gate

🏬 Shopping centre Columbine Avenue
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Taxi rank

Parktown Taxi Rank - JR068

🚕 Taxi rank Queens Road, Parktown, 2193
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Questions 9
How far is Paarl N5 R301 from Johannesburg M1? +
Paarl N5 R301 is about 1,341.8 km from Johannesburg M1 by road.
How long does it take from Paarl N5 R301 to Johannesburg M1? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl N5 R301 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 Paarl N5 R301 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 Paarl N5 R301 to Johannesburg M1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,562.14 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,572.77 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,120.56 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,139.88 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl N5 R301 to Johannesburg M1? +
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 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

: Paarl
From Paarl N5 R301 To Johannesburg M1
Mbekweni
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Wellington
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Huguenot Bypass
From Paarl N5 R301 To Johannesburg M1
: Worcester
From Paarl N5 R301 To Johannesburg M1
: Johannesburg
From Paarl N5 R301 To Johannesburg M1
ern Bypass
From Paarl N5 R301 To Johannesburg M1
: Roodepoort
From Paarl N5 R301 To Johannesburg M1
: Bloemfontein
From Paarl N5 R301 To Johannesburg M1
Sandton
From Paarl N5 R301 To Johannesburg M1

Route Locations

Start area
Paarl N5 R301, 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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