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Distance from A 3 to Wellington

A 3 to Wellington is a practical regional trip, covering about 90.2 km in roughly 1 hr 16 min.

N A 3 → Wellington
Road distance
90.2 km
M3 M5 N1 N2 R44
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
73.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 16 min
End point
Rose Street
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
76 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R172.15
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R172.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R209.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R210.97
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R227.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R228.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R276.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R278.36
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R298.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R300.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R364.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R366.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
46° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
226° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.1032, 18.4395
End coords Destination point
-33.6431, 19.0106
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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90.2 km 1 hr 16 min
Start A 3
Finish Wellington
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Sonneblom Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Ou Kaapse Weg
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Steenberg Road
    1.3 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    8.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive
    2.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Paradise Road
    0.6 km
  9. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    2.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive
    1.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.4 km
  13. Merge slight left onto Settlers Way
    1.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5 North: Milnerton
    0.4 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    2.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  17. Merge slight right
    39.1 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Stellenbosch
    0.3 km
  19. Turn left
    24.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    1.0 km
  21. Turn right onto Blouvlei Road
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Burg Street
    0.4 km
  23. Turn right onto Rose Street
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Wellington → A 3 A 3 to Johannesburg A 3 to Pretoria A 3 to Cape Town A 3 to Durban Johannesburg to Wellington Pretoria to Wellington Cape Town to Wellington
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
45.1 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
38 min • 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
6.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
15.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Wellington
07:24 – 17:55
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R376.86
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R18.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R396.70
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 3 -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint
45.1 km
Total: 90.2 km
Midpoint 45.1 km
90.2 km 1 hr 16 min
Destination Wellington End: Rose Street -33.64306, 19.01056

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 90.2 km
Return-cycle span 180.3 km
Traversal time 1 hr 16 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 26.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 45.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint -33.86605, 18.68284
End -33.64306, 19.01056
Destination services

Available in Wellington

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Wellington
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Wellington
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Wellington
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Wellington
6
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Questions 8
How far is A 3 from Wellington? +
A 3 is about 90.2 km from Wellington by road.
How long does it take from A 3 to Wellington? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 3 to Wellington in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A 3 to Wellington? +
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 Wellington? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R172.15 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R172.87 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R209.67 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R210.97 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 3 to Wellington? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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 Wellington
: Cape Town
From A 3 To Wellington
: Cape Town International Airport
From A 3 To Wellington
Somerset
From A 3 To Wellington
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From A 3 To Wellington
Groote Schuur
From A 3 To Wellington
Settlers Way
From A 3 To Wellington
: Milnerton
From A 3 To Wellington
Black River Parkway
From A 3 To Wellington
: Paarl
From A 3 To Wellington

Route Locations

Start area
A 3, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Wellington, 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 Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 2.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 9.4 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 36.1 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 47.9 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 49.9 km

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