Grasmere Toll Plaza
Also known as: Grasmere Toll Gate
N1 · Johannesburg – Bloemfontein – Cape Town · South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)
Fees effective 1 March 2026 (SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment) · Class I = standard light vehicle / bakkie / SUV
R27.50
Class I fee (light vehicle)
N1
Road
SANRAL
Operator
Grasmere is the southernmost mainline toll plaza on the N1 within Gauteng, sitting about 35 km south of the Johannesburg city centre between the Armadale and Louisrus interchanges. It is the first toll point encountered when leaving Johannesburg heading to Bloemfontein or Cape Town, and the last when returning from the south.
Grasmere Toll Plaza fees 2026
All fees include VAT. Effective 1 March 2026 — SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment.
| Vehicle class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Class I | R 27.50 |
| Class II | R 82.00 |
| Class III | R 96.00 |
| Class IV | R 126.00 |
Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Operator: South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)
Location
On the N1, approximately 35 km south of Johannesburg CBD, near Lenasia. Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker shows approximate plaza position on the N1 near Lenasia / Johannesburg South.
About Grasmere Toll Plaza
The N1 south of Johannesburg is one of South Africa's busiest toll corridors, connecting the economic hub of Gauteng to the Free State and Western Cape. SANRAL manages this section directly, with toll revenue funding the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the N1 between Johannesburg and Bloemfontein. Grasmere operates alongside two southbound ramp plazas — a South ramp (Grasmere–Louisrus, R14) and a North ramp (Grasmere–Armadale, R14) — that apply only to vehicles using specific interchanges. The mainline plaza at R27.50 applies to all through traffic.
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How much is the Grasmere Toll Plaza fee in 2026?
The Grasmere Toll Plaza Class I fee (standard light vehicle, bakkie, SUV, or motorcycle) is R27.50 as of 1 March 2026. Class II is R82.00, Class III is R96.00, and Class IV is R126.00.
Where is the Grasmere Toll Plaza located?
On the N1, approximately 35 km south of Johannesburg CBD, near Lenasia. It operates on the N1 between Armadale – Louisrus.
Who operates the Grasmere Toll Plaza?
Grasmere Toll Plaza is operated by South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL). SANRAL (South African National Roads Agency Limited) is the state-owned entity responsible for South Africa's national road network under the National Roads Act (Act No. 7, 1998).
Can I pay by card at the Grasmere Toll Plaza?
Yes. All South African toll plazas accept contactless debit and credit card payments (tap-and-go). Cash is also accepted. The Gauteng e-toll system has been abolished — no e-tag is required at any mainline toll plaza.
When were the Grasmere Toll Plaza fees last updated?
Fees were last updated on 1 March 2026 as part of SANRAL's annual CPI-linked tariff adjustment of 3.12%. Toll fees are typically revised each year on 1 March.
Fees verified from: foresightpublications.co.za — effective 1 March 2026. Fuel prices used in route calculators: R23.36/L inland 95 ULP (updated 2026-04-01).
Plaza map shows the approximate location on the N1. Not intended for navigation.