Toll Fees for an 8-Ton Truck: Johannesburg to Cape Town (2024 Estimates)
Gauteng to Western Cape via N1/N12 — Main Toll Plazas
Fees below are for Class 3 vehicles (3–9 tons, 2 axles) — typical 8-ton rigid truck. Prices include VAT and are one-way. Source: SANRAL / N3TC / Bakwena / TRAC published tariffs (effective March 2024).
| Toll Plaza | Route | Fee (ZAR) |
|---|
| Grasmere (JHB South) | N12 | R 62.00 |
| Vaal | N1 | R 95.00 |
| Verkeerdevlei | N1 | R 65.00 |
| Bultfontein | N1 | R 75.00 |
| De Aar | N1 | R 85.00 |
| Beaufort West | N1 | R 70.00 |
| Touws River | N1 | R 60.00 |
| Worcester | N1 | R 55.00 |
| Paarl | N1 | R 50.00 |
| Huguenot | N1 | R 45.00 |
| Cape Town (Cape Gate) | N1 | R 40.00 |
Summary
- Total One-Way Toll Cost: ~R 702
- Return Trip: ~R 1,404
- Distance: ~1,400 km (N1/N12).
- Driving Time: ~16–18 hours (legal limits).
Payment Methods
- e-tag (SANRAL) — auto-deduct, 10% discount on some plazas.
- Fleet cards: Fleetcor, Shell, BP, Total.
- Cash/Card at plazas (slower).
⚠️ Notes
- Fees adjust annually (usually April). Verify via SANRAL Toll Tariffs.
- Overloaded trucks face fines + weighbridge delays.
- Alternative route (N2 coastal) has different plazas (e.g., Tsitsikamma, Bloukrans) — similar total.
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