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Distance from Schoemanskloof N1 to Cota Calandula

Schoemanskloof N1 to Cota Calandula is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 3,242.8 km in roughly 39 hrs 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Schoemanskloof N1 → Cota Calandula
Road distance
3,242.8 km
N1 N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2,363.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
89
Info Travel board
Travel time
39 hrs 15 min
Start point
Schoemanskloof
End point
Cota-Calandula
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2355 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 19 planned rest stops
44 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5,428.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,454.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R6,047.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R6,096.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R7,162.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R7,196.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R7,978.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R8,043.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R9,424.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R9,469.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R10,498.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R10,583.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
317° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
137° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.3851, 30.5287
End coords Destination point
-9.2003, 16.0320
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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3,242.8 km 39 hrs 15 min
Start Schoemanskloof N1
Finish Cota Calandula
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Schoemanskloof
    37.5 km
  2. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right
    116.4 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork
    102.2 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.4 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N4
    0.5 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: Polokwane
    0.5 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight right
    9.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4: Rustenburg
    1.3 km
  11. Continue straight onto Platinum Highway
    166.6 km
  12. Continue straight onto Roos Street
    0.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Sarel Cilliers Street
    0.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Hendrik Potgieter Street
    65.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Church Street
    5.4 km
  16. Turn right
    49.0 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    0.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  20. Continue
    0.2 km
  21. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left
    0.5 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  24. Continue left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    10.0 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  26. Continue
    36.4 km
  27. Continue left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    5.6 km
  28. Continue straight onto Main Street
    4.5 km
  29. Continue straight onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    74.0 km
  30. Continue straight onto Sir Seretse Khama Avenue
    2.1 km
  31. Turn slight left onto Sir Seretse Karma Highway
    0.0 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  33. Continue
    462.6 km
  34. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.2 km
  35. Merge slight right onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    164.7 km
  36. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  37. Turn left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    104.3 km
  38. Turn right
    387.5 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Okavango Road
    0.1 km
  40. Continue onto Okavango Road
    5.4 km
  41. Turn left
    96.1 km
  42. Turn right
    0.3 km
  43. Turn right
    55.0 km
  44. Turn right
    77.4 km
  45. At the end of the road, turn right
    30.4 km
  46. Continue left
    13.9 km
  47. Continue slight left
    11.5 km
  48. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  49. Continue
    339.8 km
  50. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  51. Continue
    175.1 km
  52. Continue straight
    113.8 km
  53. Keep slight right at the fork
    23.5 km
  54. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  55. Continue
    3.9 km
  56. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.1 km
  57. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    1.0 km
  58. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.0 km
  59. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.3 km
  60. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.1 km
  61. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    6.5 km
  62. At the end of the road, turn left
    26.2 km
  63. Continue straight
    9.1 km
  64. Continue straight
    79.4 km
  65. Turn slight left
    0.7 km
  66. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  67. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  68. Continue
    0.0 km
  69. Go straight
    2.0 km
  70. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  71. Continue
    2.3 km
  72. Continue straight
    62.9 km
  73. Keep slight right at the fork
    102.8 km
  74. Turn right
    116.0 km
  75. Continue straight
    10.8 km
  76. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  77. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  78. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  79. Continue
    0.2 km
  80. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  81. Continue
    0.2 km
  82. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.8 km
  83. Go straight
    1.2 km
  84. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  85. Keep slight right at the fork
    21.0 km
  86. Turn right
    1.6 km
  87. Continue straight onto Lombe-Cota
    24.5 km
  88. Continue straight onto Cota-Calandula
    10.7 km
  89. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 32
Known total R991.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 32 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Swartruggens Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R103.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Routes ↩ Cota Calandula → Schoemanskloof N1 Schoemanskloof N1 to Johannesburg Schoemanskloof N1 to Pretoria Schoemanskloof N1 to Cape Town Schoemanskloof N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Cota Calandula Pretoria to Cota Calandula Cape Town to Cota Calandula
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1,624.2 km
Mpumalanga to Malanje
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 hrs 37 min • 19 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Malanje
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
233.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
539.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
175.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cota Calandula
06:59 – 18:45
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 47 min
SunriseDawn break
06:59
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R13,555.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R64.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R648.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R14,268.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (98)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
15
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
8
Highway exits Deceleration zones
18
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Schoemanskloof N1 Start: Schoemanskloof -25.38507, 30.52865
Midpoint
1,624.2 km
Total: 3,242.8 km
Midpoint 1,624.2 km
3,242.8 km 39 hrs 15 min
Destination Cota Calandula End: Cota-Calandula -9.20027, 16.03204

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Malanje
One-way road span 3,242.8 km
Return-cycle span 6,485.7 km
Traversal time 39 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 89
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1,624.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.38507, 30.52865
Midpoint -21.00162, 18.43244
End -9.20027, 16.03204
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Questions 9
How far is Schoemanskloof N1 from Cota Calandula? +
Schoemanskloof N1 is about 3,242.8 km from Cota Calandula by road.
How long does it take from Schoemanskloof N1 to Cota Calandula? +
The drive usually takes about 39 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Schoemanskloof N1 to Cota Calandula 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 Schoemanskloof N1 to Cota Calandula? +
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 Schoemanskloof N1 to Cota Calandula? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R5,428.50 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R5,454.18 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R6,047.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R6,096.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Schoemanskloof N1 to Cota Calandula? +
Yes. There are 32 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

Schoemanskloof
From Schoemanskloof N1 To Cota Calandula
: Polokwane
From Schoemanskloof N1 To Cota Calandula
Rustenburg
From Schoemanskloof N1 To Cota Calandula
Wonderboom
From Schoemanskloof N1 To Cota Calandula
Trans-Kalahari Corridor
From Schoemanskloof N1 To Cota Calandula
Rua Joaquim Kapango
From Schoemanskloof N1 To Cota Calandula
Lombe-Cota
From Schoemanskloof N1 To Cota Calandula
Cota-Calandula
From Schoemanskloof N1 To Cota Calandula

Route Locations

Start area
Schoemanskloof N1, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cota Calandula, Malanje
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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