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Distance from Soweto N1 N1 to Van Der Stel

N Soweto N1 N1 → Van Der Stel
Road distance
1,379.5 km
N1 R44
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,236.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 4 min
Start point
Soweto Highway
End point
Salveira Street
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
904 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,634.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,645.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,208.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,228.06
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,475.54
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,489.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,233.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,259.24
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,573.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,592.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,569.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,604.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
223° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
43° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2315, 27.9607
End coords Destination point
-34.0965, 18.8489
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Soweto N1 N1 to Van Der Stel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,379.5 km in roughly 15 hrs 4 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Soweto N1 N1 → Van Der Stel
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Car
1,379.5 km
15 hrs 4 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,379.5 km
~21 hrs 13 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,380 km
↑ 10 hrs 18 min faster
Flight time
2 hrs 45 min
With airport
~4 hrs 45 min
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1,379.5 km 15 hrs 4 min
Start Soweto N1 N1
Finish Van Der Stel
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Soweto Highway
    0.4 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Soweto Highway
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right towards N1
    0.6 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.2 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    28.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Wellington
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left
    17.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Strand Road
    4.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Broadway Boulevard
    12.0 km
  13. Turn left
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Old Main Road towards Somerset West
    1.4 km
  15. Turn left towards Somerset West
    1.8 km
  16. Turn left onto Rustenburg Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Salveira Street
    0.2 km
  18. 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. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
690.1 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 32 min • 7 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
99.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
229.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
74.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Van Der Stel
07:31 – 17:50
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
07:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,766.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R275.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,069.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto N1 N1 Start: Soweto Highway -26.23152, 27.96074
Midpoint
690.1 km
Total: 1,379.5 km
Midpoint 690.1 km
1,379.5 km 15 hrs 4 min
Destination Van Der Stel End: Salveira Street -34.09651, 18.84889

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,379.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,759.0 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 1.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 690.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23152, 27.96074
Midpoint -31.09279, 24.41480
End -34.09651, 18.84889
Nearby places

Places in Van Der Stel

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

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School 0.4 km

Hottentots Holland High School

15 Island Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
🏫
School 0.8 km

Helderberg International School

18 Hazelden Drive, Heritage Park, Cape Town, 7130
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College 1.0 km

Boland College

71 Aerodrome Road, Strand, Cape Town, 7140
🏫
School 1.1 km

Silukhanyo Primary School

36 Xaki Street, Asanda Village, Strand, 7140
📍
Convenience store 1.1 km

Quickshop

83 Main Road, Somerset West
🏫
School 1.1 km

Somerset West Methodist Primary School

19 Church Street, Somerset West, 7130
📍
Supermarket 1.2 km

Shoprite

Somerset-Wes, 7130, Western Cape
👔
Clothing store 1.2 km

Ackermans

99 Main Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
📍
Supermarket 1.2 km

Checkers

Somerset West, 7130, Western Cape
📍
Convenience store 1.2 km

Quickshop

Cape Town
👔
Clothing store 1.2 km

Choice Clothing

103 Main Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
👔
Clothing store 1.3 km

PEP

Cape Town, 7130, Western Cape
👔
Clothing store 1.4 km

Mr Price

Drama Street, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
🏫
School 1.6 km

Montgomery and Miller Academy

40 Saint James Street, Audas Estate, Cape Town, 7130
📍
Convenience store 1.7 km

Pick n Pay Express

Somerset West, 7130, Western Cape
🏫
School 1.7 km

Solomon Qatyana Primary School

1 Hlathi Street, Asanda Village, Strand, 7140
🏫
School 1.7 km

Altena Primary School

2 La Motte Street, Strand, 7140
📍
Supermarket 1.8 km

Kwikspar Lion's Square

150 Main Road, Somerset West, 7130
📍
Convenience store 1.8 km

154 Main Road, Somerset West, 7130
📍
Supermarket 2.1 km

Checkers Hyper

De Beers Avenue, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130, Western Cape
💊
Pharmacy 2.6 km

Dischem

Centenary Drive, Cape Town
⛽
Fuel station 2.8 km

Shell

133 Lourensford Road, 7130, Western Cape
⛽
Convenience store 2.8 km

Shell Select

7130, Western Cape
🏬
Shopping centre 2.8 km

Somerset Mall

Centenary Drive
🏦
Bank 2.8 km

Nedbank Strand CBD

37 Main Road, Strand, Cape Town, 7140
👔
Clothing store 2.9 km

Luggage Bazaar

31 Main Road, Strand, Cape Town, 7140
🏬
Department store 2.9 km

Friedman & Cohen

30 Main Road, Strand, Cape Town, 7140
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Clothing store 3.0 km

Ackermans

13 Main Road, Strand, Cape Town, 7140
💊
Pharmacy 4.8 km

Heldervue Chemist

Abelia Street, Somerset West, 7130
⛽
Fuel station 5.2 km

Shell

7130, Western Cape
💊
Pharmacy 5.6 km

Baychem Pharmacy

Lancaster Road, Gordon's Bay
👔
Clothing store 6.7 km

Checkers Outdoor

Gordon's Bay
👔
Clothing store 6.7 km

Out of Madagascar

42 Royal du Cap Road, Gordon's Bay, 7151
💊
Pharmacy 6.9 km

Essential Health Pharmacy & Clinic

Gordon's Bay, 7140
🏬
Shopping centre 7.0 km

Old Cape Mall

33 Beach Road
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto N1 N1 from Van Der Stel? +
Soweto N1 N1 is about 1,379.5 km from Van Der Stel by road.
How long does it take from Soweto N1 N1 to Van Der Stel? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto N1 N1 to Van Der Stel 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 N1 to Van Der Stel? +
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 N1 to Van Der Stel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,634.09 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,645.02 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,208.19 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,228.06 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto N1 N1 to Van Der Stel? +
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

Western Bypass
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: Cape Town
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: Wellington
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Stellenbosch
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Klapmuts
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Somerset
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Broadway Boulevard
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Grabouw
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Route Locations

Start area
Soweto N1 N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Van Der Stel, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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