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Distance from Cape Town to Auckland Park

Cape Town to Auckland Park is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,401.3 km in roughly 13 hrs 50 min.

N Cape Town → Auckland Park
Road distance
1,401.3 km
870.7 mi • 756.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,260.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 50 min
Return: 27 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 hrs 50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
101.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,345.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,356.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,613.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,634.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,095.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,109.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,447.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,475.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,072.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,091.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,536.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,573.54
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 hrs 50 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
14 hrs 5 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,401.3 km 13 hrs 50 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Auckland Park
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head northeast on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.7 km
  3. Turn right onto Darling Street, M4
    0.7 km
  4. Keep left
    1.1 km
  5. Turn sharp right onto F.W. de Klerk Boulevard
    0.0 km
  6. Continue straight
    106.8 km
  7. Keep right
    0.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  9. Turn right onto N1
    1.3 km
  10. Keep right
    0.1 km
  11. Turn left onto High Street, R60
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right onto N1
    352.8 km
  13. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street, N1, N12
    2.0 km
  14. Keep left
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto N1, N12
    312.6 km
  16. Keep left
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto R717
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right
    0.3 km
  19. Continue straight onto N1
    427.0 km
  20. Keep right onto N1
    178.1 km
  21. Keep left onto Southern Bypass, N12
    3.2 km
  22. Keep left
    7.0 km
  23. Keep left
    1.1 km
  24. Keep right
    0.0 km
  25. Turn left onto Main Reef Road, R41
    0.6 km
  26. Turn sharp right onto Church Street, M17
    1.8 km
  27. Turn left onto Queens Road, M17
    0.5 km
  28. Turn right onto Queens Road, M17
    0.1 km
  29. Turn left onto Bartlett Road, M10
    1.3 km
  30. Turn right onto Ripley Road, M5
    0.9 km
  31. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  32. Turn left
    0.0 km
  33. Keep right
    0.0 km
  34. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  35. Turn left
    0.0 km
  36. Keep left
    0.0 km
  37. Turn left
    0.1 km
  38. Turn left
    0.0 km
  39. Arrive at your destination, on the left
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 15
Known total R590.00
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
700.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 55 min • 6 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Auckland Park
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Auckland Park, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Auckland Park
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Auckland Park Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,028.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
1,108.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
1,124.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Auckland Park → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Auckland Park
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
700.7 km
Total: 1,401.3 km
Midpoint 700.7 km
1,401.3 km 13 hrs 50 min
Destination Auckland Park -26.18532, 27.99718

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,401.3 km
Return-cycle span 2,802.6 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 700.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -31.08492, 24.42275
End -26.18532, 27.99718
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Auckland Park
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Auckland Park
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Auckland Park
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Auckland Park
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Auckland Park
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Auckland Park
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Auckland Park
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Auckland Park
6
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Auckland Park? +
Cape Town is about 1,401.3 km from Auckland Park by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Auckland Park? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Auckland Park 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 Cape Town to Auckland Park? +
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 Cape Town to Auckland Park? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,345.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,356.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,613.17 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,634.36 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Auckland Park? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Auckland Park, Gauteng
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,028.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,108.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,124.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,162.7 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,222.8 km

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