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Distance from Rocklands to P38

N Rocklands → P38
Road distance
1537.7 km
Provincial mix · N1 / N5 / R300 / R616
Rocklands to P38 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,537.7 km in roughly 17 hrs 24 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,295.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 24 min
Start point
Park Avenue
Return: 34 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1044 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,094.43
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,106.61
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,091.11
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,239.47
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,082.93
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,099.00
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,078.55
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,274.30
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R5,372.28
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R5,393.42
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R5,366.51
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R5,624.07
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
61° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
241° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0640, 18.6090
End coords Destination point
-27.7963, 30.0795
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Rocklands Fog View Forecast → 14 °C P38 Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Rocklands → P38
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Car
1537.7 km
17 hrs 24 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1537.7 km
~23 hrs 39 min
65 km/h avg
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1537.7 km 1044 min
Start Rocklands
Finish P38
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  1. Directions from Rocklands to P38 via N1 and N5
    National highway route N1N5
  2. Directions from Rocklands to P38 via R300 and R616
    Provincial road routes R300R616
  3. Head on Park Avenue
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Spine Road
    1.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Merrydale Avenue towards Portlands
    1.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.4 km
  8. Turn right onto Wespoort Drive
    0.4 km
  9. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  10. Go straight onto 10th Avenue
    0.3 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Charlie Street
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left onto A.Z. Berman Drive
    2.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Stock Road
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right towards R300: Bellville
    0.4 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Cape Flats Freeway
    2.8 km
  16. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.9 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    1.5 km
  18. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    436.6 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  21. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  23. Turn right
    66.5 km
  24. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  25. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  26. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  28. Turn left
    12.3 km
  29. Turn left
    2.5 km
  30. Turn right
    101.0 km
  31. Turn right onto Madadeni Road
    13.0 km
  32. Turn right
    1.0 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R502.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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 ↩ P38 → Rocklands Rocklands to Johannesburg Rocklands to Pretoria Rocklands to Cape Town Rocklands to Durban Johannesburg to P38 Pretoria to P38 Cape Town to P38
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
768.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 42 min • 8 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
110.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
255.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
83.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at P38
06:46 – 17:11
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 25 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,427.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R30.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R307.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,765.80
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
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 Rocklands Start: Park Avenue -34.06400, 18.60900
Midpoint
768.8 km
Total: 1537.7 km
Midpoint 768.8 km
1537.7 km 1044 min
Destination P38 -27.79631, 30.07950

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1537.7 km
Return-cycle span 3075.4 km
Traversal time 1044 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 768.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.06400, 18.60900
Midpoint -30.76494, 25.04367
End -27.79631, 30.07950
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Questions 9
How far is Rocklands from P38? +
Rocklands is about 1537.7 km from P38 by road.
How long does it take from Rocklands to P38? +
The drive usually takes about 1044 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rocklands to P38 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 Rocklands to P38? +
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 Rocklands to P38? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,094.43 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,106.61 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,091.11 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,239.47 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rocklands to P38? +
Yes. There are 9 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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