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Distance from 3Rd to Table Mountain

3Rd to Table Mountain is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 928.7 km in roughly 11 hrs 29 min.

N 3Rd → Table Mountain
Road distance
928.7 km
M3 M4 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2,171.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 29 min
End point
Tafelberg Road
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
689 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,773.22
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,780.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,159.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,173.07
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,339.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,349.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,849.60
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,867.24
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,078.51
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,091.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,749.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,772.69
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
304° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
124° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-46.8621, 37.8182
End coords Destination point
-33.9591, 18.4039
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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928.7 km 11 hrs 29 min
Start 3Rd
Finish Table Mountain
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    4.4 km
  2. Turn left
    119.1 km
  3. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  4. Merge slight right
    46.8 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  7. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  8. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    1.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    4.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  15. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    3.4 km
  18. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.5 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  22. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  23. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  24. Continue straight
    296.0 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town (South)
    0.1 km
  26. Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive
    3.2 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork onto Jutland Avenue
    0.9 km
  28. Continue straight onto Mill Street
    0.1 km
  29. Continue straight onto Annandale Street
    0.2 km
  30. Continue straight onto Orange Street
    0.1 km
  31. Turn left onto Hof Street
    0.4 km
  32. Turn right onto Camp Street
    0.6 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn left onto Kloof Nek Road
    1.7 km
  34. Turn left onto Tafelberg Road
    2.1 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Routes ↩ Table Mountain → 3Rd 3Rd to Johannesburg 3Rd to Pretoria 3Rd to Cape Town 3Rd to Durban Johannesburg to Table Mountain Pretoria to Table Mountain Cape Town to Table Mountain
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
463.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 44 min • 5 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
66.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
154.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
50.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
233.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Table Mountain
07:27 – 17:58
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,881.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.57
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R185.73
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,086.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 3Rd -46.86209, 37.81818
Midpoint
463.8 km
Total: 928.7 km
Midpoint 463.8 km
928.7 km 11 hrs 29 min
Destination Table Mountain End: Tafelberg Road -33.95906, 18.40387

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 928.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,857.3 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 463.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -46.86209, 37.81818
Midpoint -34.00935, 22.75456
End -33.95906, 18.40387
Destination services

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Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Table Mountain
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Table Mountain
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Table Mountain
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Table Mountain
6
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7700, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Table Mountain
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Table Mountain
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Table Mountain
6
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Questions 9
How far is 3Rd from Table Mountain? +
3Rd is about 928.7 km from Table Mountain by road.
How long does it take from 3Rd to Table Mountain? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 3Rd to Table Mountain 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 Table Mountain? +
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 Table Mountain? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,773.22 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,780.58 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,159.70 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,173.07 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 3Rd to Table Mountain? +
Yes. There are 3 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

: Port Elizabeth
From 3Rd To Table Mountain
: George
From 3Rd To Table Mountain
Mossel Bay
From 3Rd To Table Mountain
Cape Town
From 3Rd To Table Mountain

Route Locations

Start area
3Rd
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Table Mountain, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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