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Distance from Cape Town to Maseru Bridge

Cape Town to Maseru Bridge is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,139.8 km in roughly 12 hrs 47 min.

N Cape Town → Maseru Bridge
Road distance
1,139.8 km
708.2 mi • 615.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
998.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 47 min
Return: 25 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,907.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,916.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,125.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,142.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,517.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,529.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,804.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,827.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,312.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,328.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,689.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,719.89
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 hrs 47 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
13 hrs 2 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,139.8 km 12 hrs 47 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Maseru Bridge
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    461.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    523.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right
    0.3 km
  15. Turn slight left towards Church Street
    2.2 km
  16. Turn right
    0.3 km
  17. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Oliver Tambo Road
    2.3 km
  19. Turn right onto George Lubbe Street towards M10 Hamilton
    4.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  21. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    0.2 km
  22. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    0.4 km
  23. Take the ramp slight left towards N8
    0.4 km
  24. Merge slight right onto Alexandra Avenue
    122.8 km
  25. Turn right
    11.6 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
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 toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
569.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 23 min • 6 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Maseru Bridge
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Maseru Bridge, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Maseru Bridge
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Maseru Bridge 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
767.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
901.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
846.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Maseru Bridge → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Maseru Bridge
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
569.7 km
Total: 1,139.8 km
Midpoint 569.7 km
1,139.8 km 12 hrs 47 min
Destination Maseru Bridge -29.29777, 27.45427

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,139.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,279.5 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 569.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -31.78864, 23.38445
End -29.29777, 27.45427
Destination services

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Service groups 1
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Maseru Bridge
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Maseru Bridge? +
Cape Town is about 1,139.8 km from Maseru Bridge by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Maseru Bridge? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Maseru Bridge 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 Maseru Bridge? +
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 Maseru Bridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,907.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,916.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,125.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,142.66 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Maseru Bridge? +
Yes. There are 4 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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Towns along the route

: Foreshore
From Cape Town To Maseru Bridge
: Paarl
From Cape Town To Maseru Bridge
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town To Maseru Bridge
: Johannesburg
From Cape Town To Maseru Bridge
: Aliwal
From Cape Town To Maseru Bridge
London
From Cape Town To Maseru Bridge
Mangaung
From Cape Town To Maseru Bridge
Hamilton
From Cape Town To Maseru Bridge

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Maseru Bridge, Free State
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: 767.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 901.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 846.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 863.3 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 961.2 km

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