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Distance from 3 to 1

3 to 1 is a practical regional trip, covering about 55.8 km in roughly 40 min.

N 3 → 1
Road distance
55.8 km
34.7 mi • 30.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
45.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
40 min
Return: 1 hr 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
40 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R93.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R93.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R104.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R104.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R123.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R123.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R137.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R138.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R162.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R162.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R180.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R182.12
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for 1
13.1°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.3°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
15 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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55.8 km 40 min
Start 3
Finish 1
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Park Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Alexandra Road
    1.8 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Berkley Road
    0.6 km
  6. Turn right towards M5: Milnerton
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    0.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  9. Merge slight right
    47.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Franschhoek
    0.5 km
  11. Turn sharp right onto Main Road
    1.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    1.6 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right
    0.1 km
  15. 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 N1
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
27.9 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
20 min • 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
3 → 1
Western Cape
Start area Origin
3, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
1, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
3 → 1
3 Origin postcode
Not available
1 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Paarl
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
1.8 km
13.5 km
15.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
1 → 3
3 ↔ 1
3 to Johannesburg Related trip
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3 to Pretoria Related trip
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3 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 3 -33.94296, 18.48939
Midpoint
27.9 km
Total: 55.8 km
Midpoint 27.9 km
55.8 km 40 min
Destination 1 -33.79778, 18.95351

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 55.8 km
Return-cycle span 111.6 km
Traversal time 40 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 26.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 27.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94296, 18.48939
Midpoint -33.84977, 18.70793
End -33.79778, 18.95351
Destination services

Available in 1

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

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around 1
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around 1
1
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7646, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around 1
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around 1
3
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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is 3 from 1? +
3 is about 55.8 km from 1 by road.
How long does it take from 3 to 1? +
The drive usually takes about 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 3 to 1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 3 to 1? +
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 to 1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R93.41 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R93.85 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R104.06 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R104.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 3 to 1? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Milnerton
From 3 To 1
Black River Parkway
From 3 To 1
: Paarl
From 3 To 1
: Franschhoek
From 3 To 1

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 1.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 13.5 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 15.6 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 36.8 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 43.8 km

Reverse route and related trips

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

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