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Distance from A 3 to Dortmund

N A 3 → Dortmund
Road distance
1,347.5 km
Mixed roads · M3 / M5 / N1 / N2 / R59
A 3 to Dortmund is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,347.5 km in roughly 14 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,209.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 49 min
End point
Dortmund Street
Return: 29 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
889 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,711.73
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,722.40
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,708.82
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,838.83
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,577.98
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,592.06
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,574.14
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,745.68
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,707.87
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,726.40
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,702.82
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,928.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
50° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
230° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.1032, 18.4395
End coords Destination point
-26.8095, 27.8189
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C A 3 Fog View Forecast → 3 °C Dortmund Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
A 3 → Dortmund
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Car
1,347.5 km
14 hrs 49 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,347.5 km
~20 hrs 43 min
65 km/h avg
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~5 hrs 59 min
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1,347.5 km 14 hrs 49 min
Start A 3
Finish Dortmund
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  1. Directions from A 3 to Dortmund via N2 and N1
    National highway route N2N1
  2. Directions from A 3 to Dortmund via M3 and M5
    Metro arterial routes M3M5
  3. Directions from A 3 to Dortmund via R59
    Provincial road route R59
  4. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Sonneblom Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Ou Kaapse Weg
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Steenberg Road
    1.3 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    8.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive
    2.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Paradise Road
    0.6 km
  12. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    2.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive
    1.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.4 km
  16. Merge slight left onto Settlers Way
    1.2 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5 North: Milnerton
    0.4 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    2.3 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  20. Merge slight right
    456.5 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  23. Continue straight
    843.1 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Parys
    0.5 km
  25. Turn right
    18.3 km
  26. Turn right onto D.F. Malan Road
    1.8 km
  27. Turn right onto Taunus Street
    0.2 km
  28. Turn left onto Dortmund Street
    0.2 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R425.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Routes ↩ Dortmund → A 3 A 3 to Johannesburg A 3 to Pretoria A 3 to Cape Town A 3 to Durban Johannesburg to Dortmund Pretoria to Dortmund Cape Town to Dortmund
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
674.0 km
Western Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 24 min • 7 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
97.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
224.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
72.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Dortmund
06:52 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:07
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,632.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.95
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R269.50
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,929.05
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 3 -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint
674.0 km
Total: 1,347.5 km
Midpoint 674.0 km
1,347.5 km 14 hrs 49 min
Destination Dortmund End: Dortmund Street -26.80955, 27.81889

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Free State
One-way road span 1,347.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,695.0 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 674.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint -31.34160, 24.07807
End -26.80955, 27.81889
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Questions 9
How far is A 3 from Dortmund? +
A 3 is about 1,347.5 km from Dortmund by road.
How long does it take from A 3 to Dortmund? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 3 to Dortmund 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 Dortmund? +
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 Dortmund? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,711.73 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,722.40 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,708.82 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,838.83 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 3 to Dortmund? +
Yes. There are 7 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

Ou Kaapse Weg
From A 3 To Dortmund
: Cape Town
From A 3 To Dortmund
: Cape Town International Airport
From A 3 To Dortmund
Somerset
From A 3 To Dortmund
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From A 3 To Dortmund
Groote Schuur
From A 3 To Dortmund
Settlers Way
From A 3 To Dortmund
: Milnerton
From A 3 To Dortmund
Black River Parkway
From A 3 To Dortmund
: Paarl
From A 3 To Dortmund

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