Cost to drive from Cape Town to Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border)
Toll fees effective 1 March 2026 · Fuel: R23.36/L inland (updated 2026-04-01)
Multi-leg route · via Johannesburg
Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border)
Total distance
1920 km
Total tolls
R 609,50
Route legs
2 legs
Toll cost
R 609,50
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Toll breakdown
Class I (standard car) · mainline plazas only · effective 1 March 2026
| HuguenotRawsonville – Paarl (Western Cape) | R 54,50 |
| VerkeerdevleiKroonstad – Bloemfontein | R 78,50 |
| VaalLouisrus – Kroonstad (Free State) | R 91,50 |
| GrasmereArmadale – Louisrus (south of JHB) | R 27,50 |
| PumulaniPretoria – Hammanskraal | R 16,50 |
| CarouselPretoria (N4 junction) – Bela-Bela | R 75,00 |
| KranskopBela-Bela – Mokopane | R 61,50 |
| NylMokopane – Polokwane | R 79,50 |
| CapricornPolokwane – Louis Trichardt | R 63,50 |
| BaobabLouis Trichardt – Beit Bridge | R 61,50 |
| Total tolls | R 609,50 |
Return trip: R 1 219,00 in tolls · Source: foresightpublications.co.za
How does your vehicle compare?
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| Vehicle | Fuel / Elec. | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Polo | R 2 377,11 | R 2 986,61 |
| Volkswagen Golf 8 | R 2 870,48 | R 3 479,98 |
| Toyota Fortuner | R 3 588,10 | R 4 197,60 |
| Toyota Hilux | R 3 812,35 | R 4 421,85 |
| Ford Ranger | R 3 632,95 | R 4 242,45 |
| Mercedes-Benz C200 | R 3 005,03 | R 3 614,53 |
| BMW 3 Series | R 2 780,77 | R 3 390,27 |
| Volkswagen Golf GTI | R 3 498,39 | R 4 107,89 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | R 1 928,60 | R 2 538,10 |
| Tesla Model 3 | R 775,28 | R 1 384,78 |
| Tesla Model Y | R 879,34 | R 1 488,84 |
| BYD Atto 3 | R 796,09 | R 1 405,59 |
Toll gates on the N1 from Cape Town to Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border)
Mainline toll plazas only — ramp tolls apply to specific exits and are not included in the total.
| Plaza | Class I fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Huguenot | R 54.50 | ||
| Verkeerdevlei | R 78.50 | ||
| Vaal | R 91.50 | ||
| Grasmere | R 27.50 | ||
| Pumulani | R 16.50 | ||
| Carousel | R 75.00 | ||
| Kranskop | R 61.50 | ||
| Nyl | R 79.50 | ||
| Capricorn | R 63.50 | ||
| Baobab | R 61.50 | ||
| Total (one way) | R 609.50 | ||
Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Tariffs effective 1 March 2026 · 3.12% SANRAL CPI adjustment
Cost by vehicle — Cape Town to Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border)
Select your car to see the exact fuel and toll cost for this route.
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
5.9L/100km
R 3256
Toyota Corolla Quest
7L/100km
R 3749
Toyota Starlet
5.4L/100km
R 3031
Suzuki Swift
4.4L/100km
R 2583
Suzuki Baleno
5.4L/100km
R 3031
Haval Jolion
8.1L/100km
R 4242
Volkswagen Polo
5.3L/100km
R 2987
Volkswagen Golf 8
6.4L/100km
R 3480
Toyota Corolla Cross
8.1L/100km
R 4242
Hyundai i20
5.8L/100km
R 3211
Kia Picanto
5.2L/100km
R 2942
Renault Clio
5.7L/100km
R 3166
Tips for saving money on this trip
Fuel economy matters more than tolls on longer routes. A Polo 1.0 TSI uses about 38% less fuel than a Fortuner over the same distance. On the Cape Town to Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border) trip (1920km), that difference can be R200–R500 depending on the vehicle.
Tyre pressure and speed have a measurable effect. Under-inflated tyres increase fuel use by up to 3%. Driving at 110km/h instead of 120km/h can reduce fuel consumption by 10–15% on a highway trip.
Toll payments. All major toll plazas on this route now accept contactless tap-and-go card payments — no need to keep cash. E-tags (Sanral e-toll) no longer apply in Gauteng as the e-toll system was scrapped.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Cape Town from Beit Bridge?
Approximately 1,920 km via the N1 through Bloemfontein and Gauteng. Most drivers take two to three days for this epic drive.
What is the route from Cape Town to Beit Bridge?
N1 north all the way: Cape Town → Paarl → Beaufort West → Three Sisters → Colesberg → Bloemfontein → Johannesburg → Pretoria → Polokwane → Musina → Beit Bridge.
How much are tolls from Cape Town to Beit Bridge?
N1 South plazas (Gauteng to Cape Town section) and N1 North plazas (Limpopo corridor) all apply. Use the calculator for the exact total.