Distance from 3 to Norte

N 3 → Norte

Road distance

556.0 km

Highway dominant · M5 / N1 / N7

3 to Norte is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 556.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 3 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

478.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.16×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 3 min

End point

Apie Visser Street

Return: 7 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

363 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

6 hrs 48 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,061.69

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,066.09

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

353° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

173° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9430, 18.4894

End coords Destination point

-29.6712, 17.8844

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 18 °C 3 Fair View Forecast → 23 °C Norte Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

3 → Norte

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Car

556.0 km

6 hrs 3 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

556.0 km

~8 hrs 33 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 4 hrs 56 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Norte

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services in and around 3 and Norte.

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Government offices 0.1 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start 3

Finish Norte

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Route directions

🛣️

Directions from 3 to Norte via N1 and N7

National highway route N1 N7

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Directions from 3 to Norte via M5

Metro arterial route M5

2 route directions identified on this trip

Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn left onto Park Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Alexandra Road

1.8 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Berkley Road

0.6 km
Turn right towards M5: Milnerton

0.3 km
Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway

0.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl

1.3 km
Merge slight right

1.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1

1.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1

1.6 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N7: Malmesbury

116.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

37.5 km
Continue straight

386.6 km
Turn left

4.7 km
Turn right onto Apie Visser Street

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

Routes ↩ Norte → 3 3 to Johannesburg 3 to Pretoria 3 to Cape Town 3 to Durban Johannesburg to Norte Pretoria to Norte Cape Town to Norte

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

278.5 km

Western Cape to Northern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 1 min • 3 hrs 1 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Northern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

40.0 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

92.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

30.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Norte

07:30 – 17:59

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 28 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 44 min

SunriseDawn break

07:30

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,324.16

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.12

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R111.20

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,446.49

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (19)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin 3 -33.94296, 18.48939

Midpoint

278.5 km

Total: 556.0 km

Midpoint 278.5 km

556.0 km 6 hrs 3 min

Destination Norte End: Apie Visser Street -29.67118, 17.88440

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Northern Cape

One-way road span 556.0 km

Return-cycle span 1,112.0 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 3 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 278.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94296, 18.48939

Midpoint -31.77418, 18.63926

End -29.67118, 17.88440

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is 3 from Norte? +

3 is about 556.0 km from Norte by road.

How long does it take from 3 to Norte? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from 3 to Norte 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 Norte? +

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 Norte? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,061.69 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,066.09 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,293.08 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,301.09 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from 3 to Norte? +

No tollgates are 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 Norte

Black River Parkway

From 3 To Norte

: Paarl

From 3 To Norte

: Goodwood

From 3 To Norte

Malmesbury

From 3 To Norte

: Citrusdal

From 3 To Norte

Route Locations

Start area

3, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Norte, Northern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Distance from 3 to Norte

Places in Norte

Nama Khoi Traffic Office

Namakwa District Municipality

African Bank

FNB

Department of Home Affairs

PEP

Build it

Shoprite

Plaza Springbok Shopping Center

Nama Khoi Municipality

Department of Education

Roodehof Boys Hostel

Bambi Pre-Primere Skool

Quickshop

Roosmaryn Girls Hostel

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