Distance from A 100 Dresden to 3

N A 100 Dresden → 3

Road distance

1,412.0 km

Metro routes · M5 / M52 / N1 / N2

A 100 Dresden to 3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,412.0 km in roughly 15 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,262.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 21 min

Start point

Dresden Crescent

Return: 30 hrs 43 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

921 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

17 hrs 6 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,761.21

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,764.26

See more fuel details from A 100 Dresden to 3

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

224° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

44° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.0380, 27.9153

End coords Destination point

-33.9430, 18.4894

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 3 °C A 100 Dresden Clear Sky View Forecast → 7 °C 3 Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

A 100 Dresden → 3

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Car

1,412.0 km

15 hrs 21 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,412.0 km

~21 hrs 43 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 12 km to Lanseria International
✈ HLA → CPT (2 hrs 31 min)
🚗 11 km from Cape Town International
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Hotel Soon after A 100 Dresden

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 381 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

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Hotel Soon after A 100 Dresden

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 381 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 381 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start A 100 Dresden

Finish 3

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from A 100 Dresden to 3 via N1 and N2

National highway route N1N2
Directions from A 100 Dresden to 3 via M5 and M52

Metro arterial routes M5M52
Head on Dresden Crescent

0.0 km
Turn right onto Germany Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto South Africa Drive

1.1 km
Turn left onto Konifer

1.9 km
Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive

8.3 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein

1.2 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

21.8 km
Keep slight right at the fork

915.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

68.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Go straight onto Koeberg Road

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg

2.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town International Airport

0.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M52: Pinelands

0.3 km
Turn left onto Raapenberg Road towards Pinelands

0.0 km
Turn left onto Alexandra Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Park Road

0.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 18

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 3 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

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

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

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Routes ↩ 3 → A 100 Dresden A 100 Dresden to Johannesburg A 100 Dresden to Pretoria A 100 Dresden to Cape Town A 100 Dresden to Durban Johannesburg to 3 Pretoria to 3 Cape Town to 3

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

706.3 km

Gauteng to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 40 min • 7 hrs 40 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

101.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

234.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

76.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at 3

07:44 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 59 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 41 min

SunriseDawn break

07:44

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,902.19

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R28.24

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R282.40

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,212.83

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (18)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin A 100 Dresden Start: Dresden Crescent -26.03804, 27.91532

Midpoint

706.3 km

Total: 1,412.0 km

Midpoint 706.3 km

1,412.0 km 15 hrs 21 min

Destination 3 -33.94296, 18.48939

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,412.0 km

Return-cycle span 2,824.0 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 21 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 706.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.03804, 27.91532

Midpoint -31.04540, 24.49557

End -33.94296, 18.48939

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is A 100 Dresden from 3? +

A 100 Dresden is about 1,412.0 km from 3 by road.

How long does it take from A 100 Dresden to 3? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A 100 Dresden 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 A 100 Dresden 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 A 100 Dresden to 3? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,761.21 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,764.26 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,750.03 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,846.61 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A 100 Dresden to 3? +

Yes. There are 18 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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Seven Seas Fisheries

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Mugg & Bean

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Bootlegger Coffee Company

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Back Area Garden Deli

Gaia Waldorf School

Pinelands Montessori

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Pick n Pay Express

Symonds Autos

Damelin College Mowbray

Pedal Power Association

Urban Harvest Edible Gardens

Outdoor Warehouse

Sportsman's Warehouse

Starke Ayres Garden Centre

Paediatric-Adolescent Treatment Africa (PATA)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (Mowbray Campus)

Arepp Theatre For Life

Shell

Help a Rural Child Charity Trust

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Asbestos Removal & Roofing

Rustenburg Girls' High School

Groote Schuur Community Improvement District

Rags2Riches

Research Contracts & Innovation

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Pinelands High School

EcoAfrica

Sex Workers Education & Advocacy Taskforce

Capago

Rosebank Progress Private College

Performance Brands South Africa

First Ascent Head Office

Revolution Records

Voom Voom

Tops at Spar

Voom Voom

Komati Foods

The Development Action Group

Dogz at Home Dog Training Centre

Tops at Spar

Pick n Pay Express

Hawkes & Findlay Hardware Store

Mnandi Textiles & Design

MQ's Workshop

FAMSA

Observatory Improvement District

Pick n Pay

Saint Peters Square

Shell Select

Jan Kriel Garage & Panel Shop

Teleperformance

Quality Office Furniture

Shell Select

Driveshafts Centre Maitland

My Laundry Lounge

The Local Baker

Modern Auto Midas

Rondewash Laundry

Astron Energy

Cape of Storms Distilling Company

All Office

ABSA

Standard Bank