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Distance from A 3 to Zonnebloem

N A 3 → Zonnebloem
Road distance
22.9 km
M3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
19.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
27 min
End point
Vogelgezang Street
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
50.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R43.79
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R43.97
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R53.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R53.67
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R57.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R58.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R70.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R70.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R76.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R76.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R92.60
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R93.17
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
359° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
179° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.1032, 18.4395
End coords Destination point
-33.9325, 18.4350
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
A 3 to Zonnebloem is a short everyday drive, covering about 22.9 km in roughly 27 min.
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22.9 km 27 min
Start A 3
Finish Zonnebloem
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    2.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    1.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Searle Street
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Searle Street
    0.1 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hanover Street
    0.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Vogelgezang Street
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Zonnebloem → A 3 A 3 to Johannesburg A 3 to Pretoria A 3 to Cape Town A 3 to Durban Johannesburg to Zonnebloem Pretoria to Zonnebloem Cape Town to Zonnebloem
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
11.5 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Zonnebloem
07:28 – 17:56
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R95.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.59
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R100.91
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 3 -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint
11.5 km
Total: 22.9 km
Midpoint 11.5 km
22.9 km 27 min
Destination Zonnebloem End: Vogelgezang Street -33.93255, 18.43505

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 22.9 km
Return-cycle span 45.9 km
Traversal time 27 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 74.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 11.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint -34.00471, 18.45036
End -33.93255, 18.43505
Destination services

Available in Zonnebloem

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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 Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    400 Albert Road, 7925, Western Cape
  • Astron Energy
    307 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
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Questions 8
How far is A 3 from Zonnebloem? +
A 3 is about 22.9 km from Zonnebloem by road.
How long does it take from A 3 to Zonnebloem? +
The drive usually takes about 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 3 to Zonnebloem in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A 3 to Zonnebloem? +
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 Zonnebloem? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R43.79 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R43.97 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R53.34 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R53.67 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 3 to Zonnebloem? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Ou Kaapse Weg
From A 3 To Zonnebloem
: Cape Town
From A 3 To Zonnebloem
Hospital Bend
From A 3 To Zonnebloem
Waterfront
From A 3 To Zonnebloem
CTICC
From A 3 To Zonnebloem
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From A 3 To Zonnebloem

Route Locations

Start area
A 3, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Zonnebloem, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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