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Distance from 1 M3 to 3

1 M3 to 3 is a short everyday drive, covering about 9.0 km in roughly 10 min.

N 1 M3 → 3
Road distance
9.0 km
M52 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
7.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 min
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R15.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R16.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R16.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R19.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R19.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R22.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R22.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R26.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R26.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R29.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R29.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
104° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
284° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9276, 18.4141
End coords Destination point
-33.9430, 18.4894
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Accommodation

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Start, destination and route line.

9.0 km 10 min
Start 1 M3
Finish 3
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Orange Street
    0.6 km
  3. Continue straight onto Annandale Street
    0.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Mill Street
    0.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Jutland Avenue
    1.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive
    2.8 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    2.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M52: Pinelands
    0.3 km
  11. Turn left onto Raapenberg Road towards Pinelands
    0.0 km
  12. Turn left onto Alexandra Road
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Park Road
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right
    0.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ 3 → 1 M3 1 M3 to Johannesburg 1 M3 to Pretoria 1 M3 to Cape Town 1 M3 to Durban Johannesburg to 3 Pretoria to 3 Cape Town to 3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.5 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 min • 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 3
07:22 – 18:02
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R37.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.80
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R39.52
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 1 M3 -33.92756, 18.41409
Midpoint
4.5 km
Total: 9.0 km
Midpoint 4.5 km
9.0 km 10 min
Destination 3 -33.94296, 18.48939

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 9.0 km
Return-cycle span 18.0 km
Traversal time 10 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 178.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92756, 18.41409
Midpoint -33.94019, 18.45253
End -33.94296, 18.48939
Destination services

Available in 3

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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 3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around 3
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around 3
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around 3
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 3
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around 3
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around 3
6
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Questions 8
How far is 1 M3 from 3? +
1 M3 is about 9.0 km from 3 by road.
How long does it take from 1 M3 to 3? +
The drive usually takes about 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1 M3 to 3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 1 M3 to 3? +
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 1 M3 to 3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R15.04 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R15.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R16.75 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R16.89 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1 M3 to 3? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Cape Town International Airport
From 1 M3 To 3
Somerset
From 1 M3 To 3
Hospital Bend
From 1 M3 To 3
Settlers Way
From 1 M3 To 3
: Pinelands
From 1 M3 To 3

Route Locations

Start area
1 M3, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
3, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 92.6 km Difference: 83.6 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 90.6 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from 3 to 1 M3

1 M3 to Johannesburg 1 M3 to Pretoria 1 M3 to Cape Town 1 M3 to Durban Johannesburg to 3 Pretoria to 3 Cape Town to 3 Durban to 3

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