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Distance from 12 to 1

12 to 1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 185.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 32 min.

N 12 → 1
Road distance
185.1 km
115.0 mi • 99.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
160.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 32 min
Return: 7 hrs 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
52.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R309.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R311.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R345.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R347.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R408.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R410.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R455.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R459.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R537.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R540.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R599.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R604.05
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 32 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 47 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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185.1 km 3 hrs 32 min
Start 12
Finish 1
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    65.4 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.9 km
  3. Continue straight
    49.2 km
  4. Turn left
    13.6 km
  5. Turn right
    31.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    3.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    7.5 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    2.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Wemmershoek Road
    0.3 km
  11. Take the ramp right towards N1: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    2.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Main Road
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Main Road
    0.7 km
  15. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    1.6 km
  16. Turn left
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
92.6 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 46 min • 1 hr 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
12 → 1
Western Cape
Start area Origin
12, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
1, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
12 → 1
12 Origin postcode
Not available
1 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Worcester
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
85.5 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
92.5 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
131.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
1 → 12
12 ↔ 1
12 to Johannesburg Related trip
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12 to Pretoria Related trip
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12 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 12 -32.72518, 20.11586
Midpoint
92.6 km
Total: 185.1 km
Midpoint 92.6 km
185.1 km 3 hrs 32 min
Destination 1 -33.79778, 18.95351

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 185.1 km
Return-cycle span 370.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 9.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 92.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.72518, 20.11586
Midpoint -33.28637, 19.47978
End -33.79778, 18.95351
Destination services

Available in 1

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around 1
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around 1
1
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7646, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around 1
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around 1
3
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Questions 9
How far is 12 from 1? +
12 is about 185.1 km from 1 by road.
How long does it take from 12 to 1? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 12 to 1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 12 to 1? +
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 12 to 1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R309.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R311.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R345.13 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R347.93 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 12 to 1? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Towns along the route

: Cape Town
From 12 To 1
Franschhoek
From 12 To 1

Route Locations

Start area
12, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 85.5 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 92.5 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 131.0 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 142.8 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 144.8 km

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