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Distance from 3Rd N2 to Mossel Bay

3Rd N2 to Mossel Bay is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,217.9 km in roughly 13 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 3Rd N2 → Mossel Bay
Road distance
1,217.9 km
N1 N12 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,038.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 39 min
Start point
3rd
End point
Marsh Street
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
819 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,325.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,335.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,832.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,849.78
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,068.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,080.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,736.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,760.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,037.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,053.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,917.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,947.54
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
210° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
30° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2268, 27.8200
End coords Destination point
-34.1832, 22.1536
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,217.9 km 13 hrs 39 min
Start 3Rd N2
Finish Mossel Bay
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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
    900.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  17. Turn left
    172.4 km
  18. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  21. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  23. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right
    18.3 km
  25. Turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.0 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.1 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Montagu Street
    5.5 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    2.6 km
  31. Turn right towards N2: Mossel Bay
    0.6 km
  32. Merge slight right
    32.1 km
  33. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    0.6 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn left onto Aalwyn Road
    0.1 km
  35. Turn right onto Louis Fourie Road
    4.0 km
  36. Turn slight left onto George Road
    2.1 km
  37. Continue straight onto Bland Street
    0.9 km
  38. Turn right onto Beach Street
    0.1 km
  39. Turn left onto Marsh Street
    0.1 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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 ↩ Mossel Bay → 3Rd N2 3Rd N2 to Johannesburg 3Rd N2 to Pretoria 3Rd N2 to Cape Town 3Rd N2 to Durban Johannesburg to Mossel Bay Pretoria to Mossel Bay Cape Town to Mossel Bay
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
609.6 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 49 min • 6 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
87.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
202.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
65.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mossel Bay
07:13 – 17:41
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
07:13
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,090.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R243.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,358.57
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 3Rd N2 Start: 3rd -26.22677, 27.82003
Midpoint
609.6 km
Total: 1,217.9 km
Midpoint 609.6 km
1,217.9 km 13 hrs 39 min
Destination Mossel Bay End: Marsh Street -34.18320, 22.15362

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,217.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,435.7 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 609.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22677, 27.82003
Midpoint -30.66699, 25.18080
End -34.18320, 22.15362
Destination services

Available in Mossel Bay

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Mossel Bay
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
2
  • Shell
    Mossel Bay, 6500, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Mossel Bay, 6506, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
6
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Questions 9
How far is 3Rd N2 from Mossel Bay? +
3Rd N2 is about 1,217.9 km from Mossel Bay by road.
How long does it take from 3Rd N2 to Mossel Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 3Rd N2 to Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay? +
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 Mossel Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,325.42 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,335.07 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,832.25 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,849.78 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 3Rd N2 to Mossel Bay? +
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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From 3Rd N2 To Mossel Bay
9th
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: Cape Town
From 3Rd N2 To Mossel Bay
: Mossel Bay
From 3Rd N2 To Mossel Bay

Route Locations

Start area
3Rd N2, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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