Distance from Totalsports Pretoria to Cape Town

Directions from Totalsports Pretoria to Cape Town via N12

National highway N12
Directions from Totalsports Pretoria to Cape Town via M5 and M7 and M60

Metro arterial routes M5M7M60
Start your journey

0.1 km
Continue

0.1 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn left onto Lavender Road

0.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M5: Gezina

0.2 km
Go straight onto Steve Biko Street

2.4 km
Continue straight onto Johan Heyns Drive

3.2 km
Continue straight onto Hamilton Street

1.5 km
Turn right onto Pretorius Street

0.6 km
Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive

3.2 km
Continue straight onto Fountains Circle

0.1 km
Continue slight right onto Fountains Circle

0.1 km
Turn right onto Christina de Wit Avenue towards M7: Proclamation Hill

1.1 km
Turn right onto Eeufees Road

0.1 km
Take the ramp left

0.8 km
Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway

30.3 km
Continue straight

28.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto

1.4 km
Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass

6.1 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

73.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street

0.9 km
Turn right onto Sir Lowry Road

0.3 km
Continue slight right onto Darling Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Buitenkant Street

0.6 km
Turn right onto Roeland Street

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Gallery Lane

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 19

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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

730.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

8 hrs 0 min • 8 hrs 0 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

105.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

243.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

78.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cape Town

07:49 – 17:43

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:46

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 54 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

28 min

SunriseDawn break

07:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,106.24

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R29.22

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R292.16

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,427.62

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (19)

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 Totalsports Pretoria -25.68495, 28.18978

Midpoint

730.8 km

Total: 1,460.8 km

Midpoint 730.8 km

1,460.8 km 16 hrs 0 min

Destination Cape Town End: Gallery Lane -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,460.8 km

Return-cycle span 2,921.6 km

Traversal time 16 hrs 0 min

Maneuver count 34

Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 730.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.68495, 28.18978

Midpoint -30.94969, 24.69245

End -33.92883, 18.41722

Destination brief

Travelling to Cape Town

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Mother City

Standout Table Mountain, coast and neighbourhood variety

Cape Town combines mountain, ocean and sharply different neighbourhoods in a way few South African cities can match, which is why the exact district matters almost as much as the city name itself.

Best for Who this destination suits

City break Food and culture Beach trip Conference travel

Arrival What to expect on arrival

A CBD arrival is not the same trip as Camps Bay, Sea Point, Century City, the southern suburbs or the airport side. Choose the exact district before departure.

Local pulse

Cape Town Tourism continues to actively promote current events, deals and trip-planning tools, which makes live city timing relevant to route planning.

Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Cape Town Tourism

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Cape Town as a base for urban sightseeing, Atlantic and False Bay coast days, Winelands links and longer Western Cape touring.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Cape Town Tourism offers trip-planning tools for places to stay, eat and see

The city works for both leisure and conference travel

Neighbourhood choice strongly shapes the trip

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Totalsports Pretoria from Cape Town? +

Totalsports Pretoria is about 1,460.8 km from Cape Town by road.

How long does it take from Totalsports Pretoria to Cape Town? +

The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Totalsports Pretoria to Cape Town 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 Totalsports Pretoria to Cape Town? +

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 Totalsports Pretoria to Cape Town? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,939.76 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,951.33 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,936.60 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,077.54 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Totalsports Pretoria to Cape Town? +

Yes. There are 19 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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