Distance from Soweto N1 M52 to Cape Town International Airport

N Soweto N1 M52 → Cape Town International Airport

Road distance

1,383.1 km

Provincial mix · M22 / N1 / N2 / R300 / R553

Soweto N1 M52 to Cape Town International Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,383.1 km in roughly 15 hrs 2 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,236.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 2 min

Return: 30 hrs 5 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

902 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 47 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,704.76

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,707.74

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

224° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

44° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.3168, 27.9417

End coords Destination point

-33.9718, 18.6021

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 9 °C Soweto N1 M52 Clear Sky View Forecast → 8 °C Cape Town International Airport Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Soweto N1 M52 → Cape Town International Airport

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Car

1,383.1 km

15 hrs 2 min

Road route

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Two-wheeler

1,383.1 km

~21 hrs 16 min

65 km/h avg

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Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

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City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Soweto N1 M52

Finish Cape Town International Airport

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Soweto N1 M52 to Cape Town International Airport via N1 and N2

National highway route N1N2
Directions from Soweto N1 M52 to Cape Town International Airport via M22

Metro arterial route M22
Directions from Soweto N1 M52 to Cape Town International Airport via R553 and R300

Provincial road routes R553R300
Start your journey

4.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R553

0.6 km
Turn left onto Golden Highway

0.3 km
Turn right towards N1

0.8 km
Merge slight right

1.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

915.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

48.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

14.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town

2.0 km
Merge slight right

3.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M22

0.1 km
Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road

1.0 km
Turn right onto Michigan Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Tower Road

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn left

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.0 km
Turn left

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 14

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is 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

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

691.9 km

Gauteng to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 31 min • 7 hrs 31 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Western Cape

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

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cape Town International Airport

07:46 – 17:42

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 56 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

13 hrs 54 min

SunriseDawn break

07:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,781.52

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

R276.63

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,085.81

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (21)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Soweto N1 M52 -26.31682, 27.94170

Midpoint

691.9 km

Total: 1,383.1 km

Midpoint 691.9 km

1,383.1 km 15 hrs 2 min

Destination Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,383.1 km

Return-cycle span 2,766.3 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 2 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 691.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.31682, 27.94170

Midpoint -31.11248, 24.39456

End -33.97185, 18.60211

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Soweto N1 M52 from Cape Town International Airport? +

Soweto N1 M52 is about 1,383.1 km from Cape Town International Airport by road.

How long does it take from Soweto N1 M52 to Cape Town International Airport? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Soweto N1 M52 to Cape Town International Airport 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 Soweto N1 M52 to Cape Town International Airport? +

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 Soweto N1 M52 to Cape Town International Airport? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,783.43 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,794.38 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,780.44 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,913.89 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Soweto N1 M52 to Cape Town International Airport? +

Yes. There are 14 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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: Bloemfontein

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Distance from Soweto N1 M52 to Cape Town International Airport

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Nooitgedacht Primary School

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Greenlands Primary School

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Pick n Pay Express

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Kairos Primary

Leiden Meat Market

Bismillah Tuck Stop

Montevideo Primary School

JD Meat Market

Holy Cross Educare

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Last Born Tuck Stop

Cavelier Retail Center

Superspar

Rasta Fruit's & Veg

Gugulethu Square

Shoprite

Irshaad's Meat Market

Delft Mall

Shell

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The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children

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South African National Bioinformatics Institute

Midas

Mayas Hardware Mandalay

Shell

Settler's Moslem Butchery

Control Centre

Vangate Mall

Galvatech (Pty) Ltd.

Southern Wind Shipyard

WolfPack

Builders Warehouse

Quickshop

Quickshop

Shoprite

Quickshop

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Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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