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Distance from Wellington to Cape Town N1 N17

Wellington to Cape Town N1 N17 is a practical regional trip, covering about 61.9 km in roughly 45 min.

N Wellington → Cape Town N1 N17
Road distance
61.9 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
53.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
45 min
Start point
Rose Street
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R103.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R104.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R115.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R116.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R136.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R137.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R152.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R153.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R179.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R180.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R200.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R202.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
238° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
58° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.6431, 19.0106
End coords Destination point
-33.8946, 18.5166
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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61.9 km 45 min
Start Wellington
Finish Cape Town N1 N17
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Rose Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Burg Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Blouvlei Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    1.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Champagne Street
    8.2 km
  6. Continue straight
    16.1 km
  7. Take the ramp right towards N1: Cape Town
    0.4 km
  8. Merge slight right
    35.5 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Cape Town N1 N17 → Wellington Wellington to Johannesburg Wellington to Pretoria Wellington to Cape Town Wellington to Durban Johannesburg to Cape Town N1 N17 Pretoria to Cape Town N1 N17 Cape Town to Cape Town N1 N17
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
30.9 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
22 min • 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
10.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town N1 N17
07:24 – 18:00
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
07:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R258.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R12.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R272.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Wellington Start: Rose Street -33.64306, 19.01056
Midpoint
30.9 km
Total: 61.9 km
Midpoint 30.9 km
61.9 km 45 min
Destination Cape Town N1 N17 -33.89461, 18.51662

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 61.9 km
Return-cycle span 123.8 km
Traversal time 45 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 14.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 30.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.64306, 19.01056
Midpoint -33.81196, 18.82018
End -33.89461, 18.51662
Destination services

Available in Cape Town N1 N17

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1 N17
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1 N17
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Cape Town N1 N17
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1 N17
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1 N17
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Cape Town N1 N17
1
  • Clicks
    1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Cape Town N1 N17
2
  • Edgars
    Century Boulevard, Cape Town, 7446
  • VGK Firearms
    17 M.E. Rothman Street, Cape Town, 7500
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Questions 8
How far is Wellington from Cape Town N1 N17? +
Wellington is about 61.9 km from Cape Town N1 N17 by road.
How long does it take from Wellington to Cape Town N1 N17? +
The drive usually takes about 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Wellington to Cape Town N1 N17 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Wellington to Cape Town N1 N17? +
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 Wellington to Cape Town N1 N17? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R103.61 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R104.10 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R115.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R116.36 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Wellington to Cape Town N1 N17? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

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From Wellington To Cape Town N1 N17

Route Locations

Start area
Wellington, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town N1 N17, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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