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Distance from 3 to 4

N 3 → 4
Road distance
1,569.9 km
Highway dominant · M5 / N1 / N5
3 to 4 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,569.9 km in roughly 17 hrs 59 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,179.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 59 min
Return: 35 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1079 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,070.04
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,073.43
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,057.61
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,164.99
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,050.75
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,055.22
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,034.34
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,176.03
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R5,329.93
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R5,335.82
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R5,308.34
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R5,494.77
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
69° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
249° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9430, 18.4894
End coords Destination point
-29.6036, 29.8824
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
3 → 4
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Car
1,569.9 km
17 hrs 59 min
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Two-wheeler
1,569.9 km
~24 hrs 9 min
65 km/h avg
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1,569.9 km 17 hrs 59 min
Start 3
Finish 4
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from 3 to 4 via N1 and N5
    National highway route N1N5
  2. Directions from 3 to 4 via M5
    Metro arterial route M5
  3. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Park Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Alexandra Road
    1.8 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Berkley Road
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right towards M5: Milnerton
    0.3 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    0.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  11. Merge slight right
    456.5 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  14. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right
    66.5 km
  17. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  19. Merge slight right
    183.2 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  23. Turn left
    16.1 km
  24. Go straight
    22.0 km
  25. Turn left
    1.6 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  27. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  28. Turn slight right
    1.0 km
  29. Turn right
    0.4 km
  30. Turn right
    0.2 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R943.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ 4 → 3 3 to Johannesburg 3 to Pretoria 3 to Cape Town 3 to Durban Johannesburg to 4 Pretoria to 4 Cape Town to 4
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Halfway point
784.9 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 59 min • 8 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
113.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
261.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
84.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 4
06:48 – 17:08
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,562.33
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R31.40
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R313.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,907.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 3 -33.94296, 18.48939
Midpoint
784.9 km
Total: 1,569.9 km
Midpoint 784.9 km
1,569.9 km 17 hrs 59 min
Destination 4 -29.60363, 29.88245

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,569.9 km
Return-cycle span 3,139.9 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 784.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94296, 18.48939
Midpoint -30.66451, 25.18411
End -29.60363, 29.88245
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Questions 9
How far is 3 from 4? +
3 is about 1,569.9 km from 4 by road.
How long does it take from 3 to 4? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 3 to 4 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 to 4? +
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 4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,070.04 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,073.43 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,057.61 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,164.99 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 3 to 4? +
Yes. There are 17 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

: Milnerton
From 3 To 4
Black River Parkway
From 3 To 4
: Paarl
From 3 To 4
: Johannesburg
From 3 To 4
: Senekal
From 3 To 4
Theunissen
From 3 To 4
Currys Post
From 3 To 4
Lions River
From 3 To 4

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