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Distance from Nh50 to 1

Nh50 to 1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,841.3 km in roughly 20 hrs 20 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Nh50 → 1
Road distance
1,841.3 km
1,144.2 mi • 994.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,652.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 hrs 20 min
Return: 40 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
20 hrs 20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops
22 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,082.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,096.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,433.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,461.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,067.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,086.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,530.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,567.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5,351.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,376.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,961.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R6,009.65
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
20 hrs 20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
20 hrs 35 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,841.3 km 20 hrs 20 min
Start Nh50
Finish 1
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right
    0.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    89.2 km
  10. Turn left
    361.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  13. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  20. Continue straight
    20.7 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Main Road
    0.5 km
  22. Turn right onto Main Road
    0.7 km
  23. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    1.6 km
  24. Turn left
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 51
Known total R1,730.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 51 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
921.4 km
Limpopo to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 hrs 10 min • 10 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Nh50 → 1
Limpopo to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Nh50, Limpopo
Destination area Arrival
1, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Nh50 → 1
Nh50 Origin postcode
Not available
1 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Limpopo to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,468.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
1,548.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,564.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
1 → Nh50
Nh50 ↔ 1
Nh50 to Johannesburg Related trip
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Nh50 to Pretoria Related trip
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Nh50 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nh50 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
921.4 km
Total: 1,841.3 km
Midpoint 921.4 km
1,841.3 km 20 hrs 20 min
Destination 1 -33.79778, 18.95351

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,841.3 km
Return-cycle span 3,682.7 km
Traversal time 20 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 921.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -29.34248, 26.15268
End -33.79778, 18.95351
Destination services

Available in 1

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

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 Nh50 from 1? +
Nh50 is about 1,841.3 km from 1 by road.
How long does it take from Nh50 to 1? +
The drive usually takes about 20 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nh50 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 Nh50 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 Nh50 to 1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,082.39 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,096.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,433.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,461.56 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nh50 to 1? +
Yes. There are 51 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 Nh50 To 1
: Soweto
From Nh50 To 1
Kimberley
From Nh50 To 1
Bloemfontein
From Nh50 To 1
ern Bypass
From Nh50 To 1
: Cape Town
From Nh50 To 1
Franschhoek
From Nh50 To 1

Route Locations

Start area
Nh50, Limpopo
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: 1,468.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,548.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,564.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,602.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,679.8 km

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