Distance from A 3 to 2

N A 3 → 2

Road distance

753 km

Highway dominant · N2 / R102

A 3 to 2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 753.0 km in roughly 9 hrs 17 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

661.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

9 hrs 17 min

End point

Trinder Square

Return: 18 hrs 36 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

557 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

10 hrs 17 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,437.78

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,443.75

See more fuel details from A 3 to 2

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

91° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

271° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.1032, 18.4395

End coords Destination point

-33.9642, 25.6168

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 14 °C A 3 Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C 2 Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

A 3 → 2

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Car

753 km

9 hrs 17 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

753 km

~11 hrs 35 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 7 hrs 47 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in 2

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

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Government offices 0.0 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start A 3

Finish 2

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from A 3 to 2 via N2

National highway N2

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Directions from A 3 to 2 via R102

Provincial road route R102

2 route directions identified on this trip

Start your journey

1.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sonneblom Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Ou Kaapse Weg

0.3 km
Turn right onto Steenberg Road

2.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road

3.4 km
Turn left onto Atlantic Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Beach Road

0.5 km
Continue right onto Royal Road

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Baden Powell Drive

0.1 km
Continue onto Baden Powell Drive

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Baden Powell Drive

0.1 km
Continue onto Baden Powell Drive

24.3 km
Turn right towards N2: Somerset West

0.5 km
Merge slight right

348.3 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George

0.9 km
Continue straight

50.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna

1.2 km
Continue straight

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

10.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.8 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

1.9 km
Continue straight

62.5 km
Continue straight

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

221.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Road

0.5 km
Go straight onto Cape Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Cape Road

7.1 km
Turn right onto Rink Street

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Western Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Western Road

0.4 km
Turn right onto Museum Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Bird Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Trinder Square

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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 ↩ 2 → A 3 A 3 to Johannesburg A 3 to Pretoria A 3 to Cape Town A 3 to Durban Johannesburg to 2 Pretoria to 2 Cape Town to 2

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

376.0 km

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 38 min • 4 hrs 38 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

54.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

125.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

40.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at 2

07:06 – 17:21

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 15 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 56 min

SunriseDawn break

07:06

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,147.48

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R15.06

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R150.60

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,313.14

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (43)

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 3 -34.10324, 18.43953

Midpoint

376.0 km

Total: 753 km

Midpoint 376.0 km

753 km 558 min

Destination 2 End: Trinder Square -33.96418, 25.61680

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 753 km

Return-cycle span 1506 km

Traversal time 558 min

Maneuver count 41

Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 376.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.10324, 18.43953

Midpoint -34.17968, 21.98344

End -33.96418, 25.61680

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Questions 9

How far is A 3 from 2? +

A 3 is about 753 km from 2 by road.

How long does it take from A 3 to 2? +

The drive usually takes about 558 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A 3 to 2 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 3 to 2? +

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 3 to 2? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,437.78 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,443.75 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,751.14 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,761.99 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A 3 to 2? +

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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Route Locations

Start area

A 3, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

2, Eastern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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About 293.1 km Difference: 459.9 km

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Distance from A 3 to 2

Places in 2

National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa

Wikus Van Rensburg Attorneys

Tenac

Saint Augustines Primary School

St George's Primary School

Shoprite

African Bank

Greenwood Primary School

Providance

Kwik Spar

NFB

Citadel

Capitec Bank

Thuf

BDO

Cuspal

Khumbulani High School

Gijima

N.M.B.M. MFANASEKHAYA GQOBOSE BUILDING

Quickshop

Shell

Finer Furnishings

The Hill College

Tops at Spar

Quest School

Kwikspar

Pooh and Friends

Standard Bank

Amelda Ferreira Optometrist

Lilitha College of Nursing

Pick n Pay Express

Upholstery etc

Paint and Hardware

Superspar

Mundy's Book Exchange

Tops at Spar

Humerail Centre

Quickshop

Sandy Bishop Hair

African Bank

Standard Bank

Nedbank

Capitec Bank

Shell Select

Studio 93

MJR Auto

Shell

Shambala

Washing Well Laundrette

Shell Select

Xtreme Yamaha

Department of Health

The Vision Centre

Dolphins Leap

Builders Express

Nissan Eastern Cape

Cuspal

Bloomingdales

The Little Slipper Factory Shop

Department of Public Works

Triangle Sports

Essence of Israel

Nedbank

With Love

Super Indian Barber Shop

Simply Style

Sumatran Coffee

Pick n Pay Clothing

Infinity Beauty

Shell

Shell Select

Tops at Spar

AJK Cellular

Continental Butchery

Fibretronic Sales

Magic Tan Sunbed Studio

PEP

The Baking Shop