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Distance from 55 to 3

55 to 3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,663.8 km in roughly 18 hrs 35 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 55 → 3
Road distance
1,663.8 km
1,033.8 mi • 898.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,395.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 35 min
Return: 37 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 hrs 35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,785.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,798.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,102.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,127.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,674.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,692.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,093.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,126.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,835.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,858.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,386.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,430.18
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for 3
13.2°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.0°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
13 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,663.8 km 18 hrs 35 min
Start 55
Finish 3
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Turn right
    0.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.0 km
  4. Continue straight
    2.2 km
  5. Turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right
    1.7 km
  7. Turn left
    0.0 km
  8. Turn right
    54.6 km
  9. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    199.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  16. Continue straight
    68.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  19. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    2.5 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.6 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town International Airport
    0.1 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M52: Pinelands
    0.3 km
  24. Turn left onto Raapenberg Road towards Pinelands
    0.0 km
  25. Turn left onto Alexandra Road
    0.3 km
  26. Turn left onto Park Road
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right
    0.0 km
  28. Turn right
    0.0 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R998.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
832.1 km
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 17 min • 9 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
55 → 3
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Start area Origin
55, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
3, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
55 → 3
55 Origin postcode
Not available
3 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,291.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
1,387.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,370.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
3 → 55
55 ↔ 3
55 to Johannesburg Related trip
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55 to Pretoria Related trip
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55 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 55 -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint
832.1 km
Total: 1,663.8 km
Midpoint 832.1 km
1,663.8 km 18 hrs 35 min
Destination 3 -33.94296, 18.48939

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,663.8 km
Return-cycle span 3,327.6 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 832.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint -30.47319, 25.59772
End -33.94296, 18.48939
Destination services

Available in 3

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around 3
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around 3
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around 3
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 3
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around 3
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around 3
6
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Questions 9
How far is 55 from 3? +
55 is about 1,663.8 km from 3 by road.
How long does it take from 55 to 3? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 to 3 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 55 to 3? +
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 55 to 3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,785.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,798.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,102.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,127.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 to 3? +
Yes. There are 35 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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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From 55 To 3
: Cape Town
From 55 To 3
: Maitland
From 55 To 3
Muizenberg
From 55 To 3
Black River Parkway
From 55 To 3
: Cape Town International Airport
From 55 To 3
Somerset
From 55 To 3
Settlers Way
From 55 To 3
: Pinelands
From 55 To 3

Route Locations

Start area
55, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
3, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,291.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,387.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,370.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,425.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 1,509.3 km

Reverse route and related trips

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55 to Johannesburg 55 to Pretoria 55 to Cape Town 55 to Durban Johannesburg to 3 Pretoria to 3 Cape Town to 3 Durban to 3

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