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Distance from 3 N1 to Istanbul

N 3 N1 → Istanbul
Road distance
656.6 km
M63 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
582.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 58 min
End point
Istanbul Street
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
418 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
94.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,253.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,258.86
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,526.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,536.35
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,654.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,661.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,014.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,027.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,176.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,185.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,650.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,667.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
34° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
214° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.6882, 25.1520
End coords Destination point
-26.3182, 28.4307
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
3 N1 to Istanbul is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 656.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 58 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
3 N1 → Istanbul
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Car
656.6 km
6 hrs 58 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
656.6 km
~10 hrs 6 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
657 km
↑ 3 hrs 39 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 18 min
With airport
~3 hrs 18 min
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656.6 km 6 hrs 58 min
Start 3 N1
Finish Istanbul
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn
    599.7 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  5. Merge slight right
    31.6 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M63: Springs
    0.9 km
  7. Turn left onto Tonk Meter Way
    3.0 km
  8. Turn left onto Rhokana Avenue
    0.3 km
  9. Turn right onto Atlanta Street
    0.9 km
  10. Turn left onto Frankfurt Street
    0.1 km
  11. Turn left onto Istanbul Street
    0.1 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 26
Known total R613.50
Main toll road N17
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Istanbul → 3 N1 3 N1 to Johannesburg 3 N1 to Pretoria 3 N1 to Cape Town 3 N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Istanbul Pretoria to Istanbul Cape Town to Istanbul
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
328.8 km
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 29 min • 3 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
47.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
109.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Istanbul
06:36 – 17:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,744.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R131.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,888.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 3 N1 -30.68825, 25.15203
Midpoint
328.8 km
Total: 656.6 km
Midpoint 328.8 km
656.6 km 6 hrs 58 min
Destination Istanbul End: Istanbul Street -26.31816, 28.43065

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 656.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,313.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 328.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.68825, 25.15203
Midpoint -28.49279, 26.99925
End -26.31816, 28.43065
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Istanbul
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Istanbul
1
  • PEP
    Springs, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Istanbul
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Istanbul
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Istanbul
6
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Questions 9
How far is 3 N1 from Istanbul? +
3 N1 is about 656.6 km from Istanbul by road.
How long does it take from 3 N1 to Istanbul? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 3 N1 to Istanbul in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from 3 N1 to Istanbul? +
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 3 N1 to Istanbul? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,253.66 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,258.86 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,526.90 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,536.35 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 3 N1 to Istanbul? +
Yes. There are 26 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From 3 N1 To Istanbul
: Springs
From 3 N1 To Istanbul
Tonk Meter Way
From 3 N1 To Istanbul

Route Locations

Start area
3 N1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Istanbul, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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