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Distance from 17 to 1

17 to 1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,379.9 km in roughly 15 hrs 2 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 17 → 1
Road distance
1,379.9 km
857.4 mi • 744.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,237.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 2 min
Return: 30 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 2 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.8 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 R23.25 / litre
R2,309.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,320.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,573.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,594.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,047.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,062.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,395.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,422.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,010.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,029.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,467.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,503.62
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
15 hrs 2 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
15 hrs 17 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,379.9 km 15 hrs 2 min
Start 17
Finish 1
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Biggs Avenue
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Victoria Falls Road
    1.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Elliot Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    0.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Main Reef Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Main Reef Road
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Brakpan Road
    0.6 km
  8. Turn slight left onto Station Street
    0.8 km
  9. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.6 km
  10. Continue slight left onto Van Der Walt Road
    0.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Van Der Walt Road
    0.2 km
  12. Continue onto Van Der Walt Road
    0.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Farquharson Road
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Elsburg Road
    2.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Heidelberg Road
    0.2 km
  16. Take the ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    1.2 km
  17. Merge slight right
    19.1 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  23. Continue straight
    20.7 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Main Road
    0.5 km
  25. Turn right onto Main Road
    0.7 km
  26. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    1.6 km
  27. Turn left
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R723.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
690.3 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
Loc Route geography
Route geography
17 → 1
Gauteng to Western Cape
Start area Origin
17, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
1, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
17 → 1
17 Origin postcode
Not available
1 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,007.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
1,086.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
1,103.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
1 → 17
17 ↔ 1
17 to Johannesburg Related trip
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17 to Pretoria Related trip
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17 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 17 -26.21465, 28.37159
Midpoint
690.3 km
Total: 1,379.9 km
Midpoint 690.3 km
1,379.9 km 15 hrs 2 min
Destination 1 -33.79778, 18.95351

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,379.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,759.8 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 690.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21465, 28.37159
Midpoint -30.90350, 24.80638
End -33.79778, 18.95351
Destination services

Available in 1

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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 17 from 1? +
17 is about 1,379.9 km from 1 by road.
How long does it take from 17 to 1? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 17 to 1 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 17 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 17 to 1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,309.94 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,320.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,573.22 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,594.09 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 17 to 1? +
Yes. There are 26 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

: Johannesburg
From 17 To 1
ern Bypass
From 17 To 1
: Cape Town
From 17 To 1
Franschhoek
From 17 To 1

Route Locations

Start area
17, Gauteng
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 George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,007.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,086.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,103.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,141.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,218.4 km

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17 to Johannesburg 17 to Pretoria 17 to Cape Town 17 to Durban Johannesburg to 1 Pretoria to 1 Cape Town to 1 Durban to 1

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