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Distance from 12 to 3

N 12 → 3
Road distance
235.1 km
M5 M52 N1 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
202.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 2 min
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
242 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
58.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R448.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R450.71
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R546.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R550.05
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R592.22
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R594.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R721.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R725.77
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R779.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R782.47
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R949.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R954.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
228° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
48° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-32.7252, 20.1159
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
Calculating arrival…
12 to 3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 235.1 km in roughly 4 hrs 2 min.
Travel modes
12 → 3
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Car
235.1 km
4 hrs 2 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
235.1 km
~3 hrs 44 min
63 km/h avg
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Route overview

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Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

235.1 km 4 hrs 2 min
Start 12
Finish 3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    65.4 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.9 km
  3. Continue straight
    49.2 km
  4. Turn left
    13.6 km
  5. Turn right
    31.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    1.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Champagne Street
    8.2 km
  8. Continue straight
    16.1 km
  9. Take the ramp right towards N1: Cape Town
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    39.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  13. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    2.5 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town International Airport
    0.1 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M52: Pinelands
    0.3 km
  18. Turn left onto Raapenberg Road towards Pinelands
    0.0 km
  19. Turn left onto Alexandra Road
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Park Road
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right
    0.0 km
  22. Turn right
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ 3 → 12 12 to Johannesburg 12 to Pretoria 12 to Cape Town 12 to Durban Johannesburg to 3 Pretoria to 3 Cape Town to 3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
117.5 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 1 min • 2 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
39.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 3
07:30 – 17:53
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 9 min
SunriseDawn break
07:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R982.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R47.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,034.29
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 12 -32.72518, 20.11586
Midpoint
117.5 km
Total: 235.1 km
Midpoint 117.5 km
235.1 km 4 hrs 2 min
Destination 3 -33.94296, 18.48939

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 235.1 km
Return-cycle span 470.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 9.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 117.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.72518, 20.11586
Midpoint -33.41208, 19.28805
End -33.94296, 18.48939
Destination services

Available in 3

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

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
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is 12 from 3? +
12 is about 235.1 km from 3 by road.
How long does it take from 12 to 3? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 12 to 3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 12 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 12 to 3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R448.84 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R450.71 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R546.67 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R550.05 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 12 to 3? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Cape Town
From 12 To 3
: Maitland
From 12 To 3
Muizenberg
From 12 To 3
Black River Parkway
From 12 To 3
: Cape Town International Airport
From 12 To 3
Somerset
From 12 To 3
Settlers Way
From 12 To 3
: Pinelands
From 12 To 3

Route Locations

Start area
12, 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

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Reverse route and related trips

View distance from 3 to 12

12 to Johannesburg 12 to Pretoria 12 to Cape Town 12 to Durban Johannesburg to 3 Pretoria to 3 Cape Town to 3 Durban to 3

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