Toll Gates from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Traveling from Johannesburg to Cape Town by road is a popular choice for long-distance drivers, truckers, tourists, and road-trippers. Along this scenic yet long journey, you’ll encounter a few toll gates, especially in the early stages of the route. This blog breaks down all the toll gates on this route, where they’re located, and how much they cost to help you budget your trip accurately. Calculate your trip expenses with the Toll Gate Fees Calculator.

• Toll Route Overview
• Toll Gates from Johannesburg to Cape Town
• Toll Costs Summary Table
• Distance and Estimated Total Cost
• Payment Methods

The most commonly used route between Johannesburg and Cape Town is the N1 National Road. It’s a well-maintained freeway stretching over 1,400 km and passing through major towns like Bloemfontein, Colesberg, and Beaufort West. While most of the N1 is toll-free, the first few hundred kilometers after Johannesburg include several toll gates.

You’ll encounter the following toll gates when driving from Johannesburg to Cape Town via the N1:

1. Grasmere Toll Plaza

• Location: Near Lenasia, just south of Johannesburg
• Type: Mainline plaza
• Class 1 (Light vehicles): R24.00

2. Vaal Toll Plaza

• Location: On the N1 near Vanderbijlpark
• Class 1: R70.00

3. Verkeerdevlei Toll Plaza

• Location: Near Winburg
• Class 1: R65.00

After Verkeerdevlei, the road becomes toll-free all the way through the Free State, Northern Cape, and Western Cape until you reach Cape Town.

Toll gates accept the following payment options:

• Cash (Rand notes and coins)
• Debit/Credit Cards
• eTag (for automated payment lanes)

To avoid delays, ensure you have the correct payment method ready before approaching each toll gate.