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Distance from 3 to Frankfurt

3 to Frankfurt is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,809.9 km in roughly 20 hrs 40 min.

N 3 → Frankfurt
Road distance
1,809.9 km
M5 N1 N12 N3 R36
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,578.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 hrs 40 min
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1240 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops
23 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,029.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,044.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,375.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,402.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,997.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,016.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,453.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,489.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5,259.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,284.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,859.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,906.93
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
52° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
232° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9430, 18.4894
End coords Destination point
-24.6278, 30.7986
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

1,809.9 km 20 hrs 40 min
Start 3
Finish Frankfurt
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    456.5 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  16. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  18. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  20. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    15.2 km
  21. Continue left
    49.3 km
  22. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.8 km
  23. Turn right onto De Clerq Street
    28.6 km
  24. Turn right
    26.1 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left
    26.9 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn left
    11.5 km
  27. Turn left
    0.9 km
  28. Turn left
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right
    0.6 km
  30. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  31. Turn left
    0.1 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R884.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
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
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Frankfurt → 3 3 to Johannesburg 3 to Pretoria 3 to Cape Town 3 to Durban Johannesburg to Frankfurt Pretoria to Frankfurt Cape Town to Frankfurt
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
905.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 hrs 20 min • 10 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
130.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
301.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
97.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Frankfurt
06:18 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 9 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,565.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R36.20
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R361.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,963.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 3 -33.94296, 18.48939
Midpoint
905.3 km
Total: 1,809.9 km
Midpoint 905.3 km
1,809.9 km 20 hrs 40 min
Destination Frankfurt -24.62778, 30.79861

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,809.9 km
Return-cycle span 3,619.7 km
Traversal time 20 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 905.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94296, 18.48939
Midpoint -29.87389, 25.87533
End -24.62778, 30.79861
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Questions 9
How far is 3 from Frankfurt? +
3 is about 1,809.9 km from Frankfurt by road.
How long does it take from 3 to Frankfurt? +
The drive usually takes about 20 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 3 to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt? +
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 Frankfurt? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,029.70 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,044.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,375.03 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,402.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 3 to Frankfurt? +
Yes. There are 27 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. 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 Frankfurt
Black River Parkway
From 3 To Frankfurt
: Paarl
From 3 To Frankfurt
: Johannesburg
From 3 To Frankfurt
ern Bypass
From 3 To Frankfurt
: eMalahleni
From 3 To Frankfurt
Kempton Park
From 3 To Frankfurt
Benoni
From 3 To Frankfurt
: Nelspruit
From 3 To Frankfurt
Mashishing
From 3 To Frankfurt

Route Locations

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

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