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Distance from Cape Town to Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201

Cape Town to Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,556.0 km in roughly 17 hrs 19 min.

N Cape Town → Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201
Road distance
1,556.0 km
966.8 mi • 840.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,227.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 19 min
Return: 34 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 hrs 19 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,604.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,617.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,901.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,925.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,436.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,453.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,828.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,859.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,522.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,543.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,037.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,078.36
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201
19.0°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
19.1°C
Day range High / low
H 26° • L 16°
Rain chance Today's probability
3%
Wind 10m wind speed
13 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,556.0 km 17 hrs 19 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201
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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
    644.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right
    66.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    211.0 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  19. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Montgomery Drive
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Montgomery Drive
    0.0 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Montgomery Drive
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Montgomery Drive
    1.7 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork onto Montgomery Drive
    0.3 km
  25. Turn left onto Chase Valley Road
    0.3 km
  26. Turn left onto McCarthy Drive
    0.6 km
  27. Turn right onto Cascades Crescent
    0.0 km
  28. Turn right
    0.0 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 17
Known total R943.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
777.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 39 min • 8 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201 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
1,183.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,317.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,262.9 km
Rev Related route set
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Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201 → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201
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Route sheet

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Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
777.9 km
Total: 1,556.0 km
Midpoint 777.9 km
1,556.0 km 17 hrs 19 min
Destination Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201 -29.57214, 30.35770

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,556.0 km
Return-cycle span 3,112.0 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 777.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -30.71481, 25.09779
End -29.57214, 30.35770
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201
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Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201
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  • Pick n Pay Express
    McCarthy Drive, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201
  • Checkers
    Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay
    50 Sanctuary Road Liberty Midlands Mall, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay
    151 Victoria Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Parklane Superspar
    18 Chief Albert Luthuli Road
  • Quickshop
    27 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201? +
Cape Town is about 1,556.0 km from Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201 by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201 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 Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201? +
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 Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,604.73 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,617.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,901.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,925.14 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201? +
Yes. There are 17 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 Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201
: Paarl
From Cape Town To Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town To Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201
: Johannesburg
From Cape Town To Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201
: Senekal
From Cape Town To Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201
Theunissen
From Cape Town To Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201
Cascades Crescent
From Cape Town To Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pick N Pay Express Mccarthy Drive Kwazulu Natal 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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: 1,183.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,317.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,262.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,279.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,377.4 km

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