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Distance from Newlands to Smuts Track

Newlands to Smuts Track is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,742.1 km in roughly 17 hrs 19 min.

N Newlands → Smuts Track
Road distance
1,742.1 km
1,082.5 mi • 940.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,541.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
44
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
100.6 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
R2,916.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,930.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,248.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,275.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,847.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,866.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,286.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,321.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5,062.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,086.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,640.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,685.79
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
17 hrs 19 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
17 hrs 34 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,742.1 km 17 hrs 19 min
Start Newlands
Finish Smuts Track
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head east
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto D3370
    2.7 km
  4. Turn right onto Matlala Road, D19
    20.9 km
  5. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    1.4 km
  6. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Thabo Mbeki Street, R101
    3.0 km
  7. Keep left onto R101
    1.7 km
  8. Keep left
    269.2 km
  9. Keep left
    48.8 km
  10. Keep right onto M1
    0.8 km
  11. Keep left
    7.5 km
  12. Keep right onto N1
    405.7 km
  13. Continue straight onto N1
    195.9 km
  14. Keep left
    0.4 km
  15. Keep right
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Station Road, R58
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right
    0.2 km
  18. Turn slight left onto N1
    2.3 km
  19. Keep left
    1.2 km
  20. Turn sharp right onto N9
    0.0 km
  21. Keep left
    1.0 km
  22. Continue straight onto N1
    310.7 km
  23. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Donkin Street, N1, N12
    352.9 km
  24. Keep right
    0.2 km
  25. Turn left onto High Street, R60
    0.0 km
  26. Turn right onto N1
    24.5 km
  27. Keep left
    0.3 km
  28. Turn sharp right onto R101
    0.0 km
  29. Turn left onto N1
    78.7 km
  30. Keep left
    0.3 km
  31. Keep right
    1.3 km
  32. Keep left
    0.4 km
  33. Keep right
    0.0 km
  34. Keep right
    0.0 km
  35. Turn right onto Berkley Road, M16
    0.7 km
  36. Turn left onto Liesbeek Parkway, M57
    1.6 km
  37. Keep right
    0.8 km
  38. Keep left
    4.2 km
  39. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue, M63
    1.8 km
  40. Turn right
    0.1 km
  41. Keep right
    0.3 km
  42. Keep left
    0.2 km
  43. Turn left onto Smuts Track
    0.0 km
  44. Arrive at Smuts Track, on the left
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 46
Known total R1,582.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 46 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 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
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
871.1 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
Newlands → Smuts Track
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Newlands
Destination area Arrival
Smuts Track, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Newlands → Smuts Track
Newlands Origin postcode
Not available
Smuts Track 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 Overlapping province
1,369.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,449.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,465.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Smuts Track → Newlands
Newlands ↔ Smuts Track
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Newlands -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint
871.1 km
Total: 1,742.1 km
Midpoint 871.1 km
1,742.1 km 17 hrs 19 min
Destination Smuts Track -33.98661, 18.43128

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,742.1 km
Return-cycle span 3,484.2 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 44
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 871.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint -30.22690, 25.72134
End -33.98661, 18.43128
Destination services

Available in Smuts Track

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

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Smuts Track
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Smuts Track
5
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Newlands from Smuts Track? +
Newlands is about 1,742.1 km from Smuts Track by road.
How long does it take from Newlands to Smuts Track? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Newlands to Smuts Track 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 Newlands to Smuts Track? +
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 Newlands to Smuts Track? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,916.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,930.08 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,248.67 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,275.01 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Newlands to Smuts Track? +
Yes. There are 46 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
Newlands
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Smuts Track, 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: 1,369.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,449.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,465.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,503.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,580.6 km

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