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Distance from Somerset to Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town

Somerset to Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,406.3 km in roughly 15 hrs 16 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Somerset → Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town
Road distance
1,406.3 km
873.8 mi • 759.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,262.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 16 min
Return: 30 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,354.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,365.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,622.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,643.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,106.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,120.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,460.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,488.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,086.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,106.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,552.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,589.73
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
15 hrs 16 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
15 hrs 31 min
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Route class Operational trip category
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1,406.3 km 15 hrs 16 min
Start Somerset
Finish Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
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  3. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    4.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    1.2 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    21.8 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    68.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  15. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    0.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16: Berkley Road
    0.4 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards M16
    0.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Berkley Road
    0.7 km
  20. Turn left onto Liesbeek Parkway
    0.7 km
  21. Turn sharp right onto Station Road
    0.6 km
  22. Turn left onto Lower Main Road
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right onto Darien Avenue
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  24. You have arrived at your destination
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
703.5 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 38 min • 7 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Somerset → Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town
Gauteng to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Somerset, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Somerset → Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town
Somerset Origin postcode
Not available
Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,033.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
1,113.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
1,129.9 km
Rev Related route set
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Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town → Somerset
Somerset ↔ Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
703.5 km
Total: 1,406.3 km
Midpoint 703.5 km
1,406.3 km 15 hrs 16 min
Destination Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town -33.94020, 18.46896

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,406.3 km
Return-cycle span 2,812.6 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 703.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -31.05726, 24.47477
End -33.94020, 18.46896
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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town
6
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Questions 9
How far is Somerset from Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town? +
Somerset is about 1,406.3 km from Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town 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 Somerset to Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town? +
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 Somerset to Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,354.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,365.24 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,622.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,643.69 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town? +
Yes. There are 18 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

: Bloemfontein
From Somerset To Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town
Western Bypass
From Somerset To Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town
: Cape Town
From Somerset To Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town
: Maitland
From Somerset To Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town
Muizenberg
From Somerset To Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town
Black River Parkway
From Somerset To Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town
Liesbeek Parkway
From Somerset To Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town

Route Locations

Start area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Voom Voom 61 Lower Main Road Observatory Cape Town, 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: 1,033.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,113.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,129.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,167.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,244.8 km

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