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Distance from 3Rd N2 to 3Rd

3Rd N2 to 3Rd is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,051.0 km in roughly 12 hrs 32 min.

N 3Rd N2 → 3Rd
Road distance
1,051.0 km
N1 N12 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2,457.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 32 min
Start point
3rd
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
752 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,006.82
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,015.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,444.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,459.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,647.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,658.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,224.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,244.96
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,484.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,498.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,243.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,269.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
162° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
342° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2268, 27.8200
End coords Destination point
-46.8621, 37.8182
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,051.0 km 12 hrs 32 min
Start 3Rd N2
Finish 3Rd
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on 3rd
    0.2 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork onto 9th
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto 7th Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Main Street
    1.4 km
  6. Turn left onto Adcock Street
    7.8 km
  7. Continue left
    5.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.8 km
  9. Turn right onto Klipspruit Valley Road
    2.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Nirvana Drive
    4.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Golden Highway
    8.1 km
  12. Turn left
    1.1 km
  13. Turn right towards N1
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right
    373.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left
    2.4 km
  17. Turn right
    122.1 km
  18. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  23. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    123.2 km
  28. Take the exit ramp right
    0.3 km
  29. Turn right
    27.9 km
  30. Continue straight onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  31. Turn right
    0.9 km
  32. Continue left
    0.7 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  34. Continue
    0.5 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  36. Continue
    50.3 km
  37. Turn left
    24.3 km
  38. Turn right
    47.4 km
  39. Turn left
    4.4 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed toll booth near -26.327, 27.866
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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 ↩ 3Rd → 3Rd N2 3Rd N2 to Johannesburg 3Rd N2 to Pretoria 3Rd N2 to Cape Town 3Rd N2 to Durban Johannesburg to 3Rd Pretoria to 3Rd Cape Town to 3Rd
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
526.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 16 min • 6 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
75.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
174.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
56.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
233.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 3Rd
06:38 – 16:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,393.18
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R210.20
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,624.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (37)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 3Rd N2 Start: 3rd -26.22677, 27.82003
Midpoint
526.3 km
Total: 1,051.0 km
Midpoint 526.3 km
1,051.0 km 12 hrs 32 min
Destination 3Rd -46.86209, 37.81818

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,051.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,102.0 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 526.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22677, 27.82003
Midpoint -30.17663, 26.50894
End -46.86209, 37.81818
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Questions 9
How far is 3Rd N2 from 3Rd? +
3Rd N2 is about 1,051.0 km from 3Rd by road.
How long does it take from 3Rd N2 to 3Rd? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 3Rd N2 to 3Rd 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 3Rd N2 to 3Rd? +
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 3Rd N2 to 3Rd? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,006.82 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,015.14 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,444.20 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,459.34 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 3Rd N2 to 3Rd? +
Yes. There are 10 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

9th
From 3Rd N2 To 3Rd
: Aliwal
From 3Rd N2 To 3Rd
London
From 3Rd N2 To 3Rd
Mangaung
From 3Rd N2 To 3Rd

Route Locations

Start area
3Rd N2, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
3Rd
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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