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Distance from 3Rd to 3Rd N2

3Rd to 3Rd N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,050.9 km in roughly 12 hrs 32 min.

N 3Rd → 3Rd N2
Road distance
1,050.9 km
N12 R558
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
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 32 min
End 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
R2,006.54
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,014.86
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,443.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,458.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,647.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,658.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,224.54
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,244.51
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,483.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,498.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,242.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,269.09
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
336° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
156° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-46.8621, 37.8182
End coords Destination point
-26.2268, 27.8200
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,050.9 km 12 hrs 32 min
Start 3Rd
Finish 3Rd N2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    4.4 km
  2. Turn right
    47.4 km
  3. Turn left
    24.3 km
  4. Turn right
    50.3 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  6. Continue
    0.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right
    0.9 km
  10. Turn left onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Maitland Road
    4.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Komga Road
    23.6 km
  13. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left
    123.2 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Cathcart Street East
    2.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  23. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  24. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  25. Turn left
    2.6 km
  26. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  27. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    373.6 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R558
    0.6 km
  29. Turn left
    0.9 km
  30. Turn right onto Golden Highway
    8.1 km
  31. Turn left onto Nirvana Drive
    4.0 km
  32. Turn right onto Klipspruit Valley Road
    2.2 km
  33. Take the ramp left towards N12
    0.8 km
  34. Merge slight right
    4.0 km
  35. Continue straight
    1.2 km
  36. Turn right onto Adcock Street
    7.9 km
  37. Turn right onto Main Street
    1.4 km
  38. Turn left
    0.1 km
  39. Turn right onto 7th Street
    0.1 km
  40. Turn left onto 9th
    0.2 km
  41. Continue slight right onto 3rd
    0.2 km
  42. 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 N12
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12.
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 N2 → 3Rd 3Rd to Johannesburg 3Rd to Pretoria 3Rd to Cape Town 3Rd to Durban Johannesburg to 3Rd N2 Pretoria to 3Rd N2 Cape Town to 3Rd N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
526.2 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
56.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
233.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 3Rd N2
06:37 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,392.56
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
R210.17
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,623.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (36)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 3Rd -46.86209, 37.81818
Midpoint
526.2 km
Total: 1,050.9 km
Midpoint 526.2 km
1,050.9 km 12 hrs 32 min
Destination 3Rd N2 End: 3rd -26.22677, 27.82003

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,050.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,101.7 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 526.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -46.86209, 37.81818
Midpoint -30.17710, 26.50917
End -26.22677, 27.82003
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 3Rd N2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around 3Rd N2
2
  • Woolworths
    Bolani Road, Soweto, 1808
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around 3Rd N2
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 3Rd N2
6
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Questions 9
How far is 3Rd from 3Rd N2? +
3Rd is about 1,050.9 km from 3Rd N2 by road.
How long does it take from 3Rd to 3Rd N2? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 3Rd to 3Rd N2 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 to 3Rd N2? +
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 to 3Rd N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,006.54 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,014.86 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,443.86 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,458.99 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 3Rd to 3Rd N2? +
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

Kroonstad
From 3Rd To 3Rd N2
Western Bypass
From 3Rd To 3Rd N2
9th
From 3Rd To 3Rd N2

Route Locations

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

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