Distance from Ou Kaapse Weg to Leuven

Ou Kaapse Weg to Leuven is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,528.5 km in roughly 16 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Ou Kaapse Weg → Leuven

Road distance

1,528.5 km

949.8 mi • 825.2 nmi

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,328.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

16 hrs 43 min

Return: 33 hrs 26 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

16 hrs 43 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops

18 hrs 43 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R2,558.75

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R2,570.86

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Wx Destination weather

Today's outlook for Leuven

9.7°C

Overcast

Feels like Perceived temperature

5.6°C

Day range High / low

H 14° • L 9°

Rain chance Today's probability

50%

Wind 10m wind speed

23 km/h

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Ou Kaapse Weg

Finish Leuven

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Ou Kaapse Weg

0.1 km
Turn right onto Steenberg Road

1.3 km
Take the ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway

8.5 km
Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive

2.5 km
Continue straight onto Paradise Road

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Union Avenue

2.0 km
Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive

1.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

0.2 km
Turn left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

0.4 km
Merge slight left onto Settlers Way

1.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5 North: Milnerton

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway

2.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl

1.3 km
Merge slight right

456.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

917.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

18.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs

0.8 km
Merge slight right

101.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R546: Evander

0.6 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards R546: Evander

0.1 km
Turn right

4.4 km
Turn left onto Rotterdam Road

1.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Braam Fisher Drive

0.3 km
Turn left onto Toulouse Road

0.6 km
Turn right onto Leuven Road

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 33

Known total R928.50

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Leandra

Road: Road not linked yet

R50.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

Leandra

Road: Road not linked yet

R50.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Leandra

Road: Road not linked yet

R50.50

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

764.5 km

Western Cape to Mpumalanga

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

8 hrs 21 min • 8 hrs 21 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Mpumalanga

Loc Route geography

Route geography

Ou Kaapse Weg → Leuven

Western Cape to Mpumalanga

Start area Origin

Ou Kaapse Weg, Western Cape

Destination area Arrival

Leuven, Mpumalanga

Road span Street reference

— • —

Post Postal reference

Postal reference

— • —

Ou Kaapse Weg → Leuven

Ou Kaapse Weg Origin postcode

Not available

Leuven Destination postcode

Not available

Province span Route area

Western Cape to Mpumalanga

Set Nearby route set

Nearby route set

Cape Town to George

3 other similar routes

Cape Town to George Overlapping province

1,156.1 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province

1,252.1 km

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance

1,235.5 km

Rev Related route set

Related route set

Leuven → Ou Kaapse Weg

Ou Kaapse Weg ↔ Leuven

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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Ou Kaapse Weg -34.08146, 18.43156

Midpoint

764.5 km

Total: 1,528.5 km

Midpoint 764.5 km

1,528.5 km 16 hrs 43 min

Destination Leuven -26.47109, 29.11977

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Mpumalanga

One-way road span 1,528.5 km

Return-cycle span 3,057.1 km

Traversal time 16 hrs 43 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 764.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08146, 18.43156

Midpoint -30.87326, 24.85857

End -26.47109, 29.11977

Destination services

Available in Leuven

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Service groups 2

Schools Supermarkets

Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Leuven

Evander, 2280, Mpumalanga
Evander High Scool
Evander, 2302, Mpumalanga

Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Leuven

Quickshop
126 Bram Fischer Drive, Evander

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Ou Kaapse Weg from Leuven? +

Ou Kaapse Weg is about 1,528.5 km from Leuven by road.

How long does it take from Ou Kaapse Weg to Leuven? +

The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Ou Kaapse Weg to Leuven 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 Ou Kaapse Weg to Leuven? +

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 Ou Kaapse Weg to Leuven? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,558.75 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,570.86 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,850.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,873.51 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Ou Kaapse Weg to Leuven? +

Yes. There are 33 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

: Cape Town

From Ou Kaapse Weg To Leuven

: Cape Town International Airport

From Ou Kaapse Weg To Leuven

Somerset

From Ou Kaapse Weg To Leuven

Nelson Mandela Boulevard

From Ou Kaapse Weg To Leuven

Groote Schuur

From Ou Kaapse Weg To Leuven

Settlers Way

From Ou Kaapse Weg To Leuven

: Milnerton

From Ou Kaapse Weg To Leuven

Black River Parkway

From Ou Kaapse Weg To Leuven

: Paarl

From Ou Kaapse Weg To Leuven

: Johannesburg

From Ou Kaapse Weg To Leuven

Route Locations

Start area

Ou Kaapse Weg, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Leuven, Mpumalanga

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: 1,156.1 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province

About 276.4 km Difference: 1,252.1 km

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance

About 293.1 km Difference: 1,235.5 km

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance

About 238.6 km Difference: 1,290.0 km

East London to Mthatha Similar distance

About 178.6 km Difference: 1,350.0 km

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