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Distance from A 3 Valenca to Sines

N A 3 Valenca → Sines
Road distance
541.0 km
A 3 Valenca to Sines is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 541.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 53 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
447.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 53 min
Start point
Autoestrada de Entre-Douro-e-Minho
Return: 11 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
353 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,088.76
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,093.05
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,087.59
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,139.79
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,436.56
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,442.21
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,435.02
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,503.89
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,890.21
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,897.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,888.18
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,978.80
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
182° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
2° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
41.9793, -8.6537
End coords Destination point
37.9565, -8.8690
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C A 3 Valenca Fair View Forecast → 21 °C Sines Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
A 3 Valenca → Sines
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Car
541.0 km
5 hrs 53 min
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Two-wheeler
541.0 km
~8 hrs 19 min
65 km/h avg
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541.0 km 5 hrs 53 min
Start A 3 Valenca
Finish Sines
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Autoestrada de Entre-Douro-e-Minho
    96.5 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork onto Autoestrada de Entre-Douro-e-Minho (Via Verde)
    8.8 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork towards IC 23
    0.4 km
  4. Merge slight left onto Via de Cintura Interna
    3.8 km
  5. Continue straight onto Ponte do Freixo
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Circular Regional Interior do Porto
    7.6 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Autoestrada do Norte
    6.8 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork onto Autoestrada do Norte
    254.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 10: Arruda
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 1
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 10: Benavente
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight left onto Autoestrada do Ribatejo
    20.7 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 13: Santo Estêvão
    1.5 km
  14. Merge slight left
    39.1 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 2
    0.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 2: Algarve
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight left onto Autoestrada do Sul
    46.5 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight right towards IC 33
    0.4 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  21. Merge slight left
    0.2 km
  22. Continue straight
    29.8 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Autoestrada do Baixo Alentejo
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Autoestrada do Baixo Alentejo
    3.0 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Autoestrada do Baixo Alentejo
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Autoestrada do Baixo Alentejo
    13.7 km
  27. Continue straight
    1.2 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  29. Continue
    0.7 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Marginal da Costa do Norte
    0.0 km
  31. Continue onto Marginal da Costa do Norte
    0.1 km
  32. Turn slight right
    0.4 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Avenida Dom Pedro I
    0.2 km
  34. Continue onto Avenida Dom Pedro I
    0.2 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Avenida General Humberto Delgado
    0.0 km
  36. Continue onto Avenida General Humberto Delgado
    0.7 km
  37. Continue make a U-turn onto Avenida General Humberto Delgado
    0.1 km
  38. Turn right onto Rua 1º de Dezembro
    0.1 km
  39. At the end of the road, turn right onto Rua Marquês de Pombal
    0.2 km
  40. Continue slight left onto Rua Marquês de Pombal
    0.1 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Sines → A 3 Valenca A 3 Valenca to Johannesburg A 3 Valenca to Pretoria A 3 Valenca to Cape Town A 3 Valenca to Durban Johannesburg to Sines Pretoria to Sines Cape Town to Sines
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
270.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 56 min • 2 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
90.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sines
07:12 – 21:56
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
14:34
Total daylightUsable driving light
14 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:12
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,261.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.82
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R108.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,380.51
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (67)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
6
Complex forks Path selection
9
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 3 Valenca Start: Autoestrada de Entre-Douro-e-Minho 41.97926, -8.65373
Midpoint
270.6 km
Total: 541.0 km
Midpoint 270.6 km
541.0 km 5 hrs 53 min
Destination Sines 37.95655, -8.86896

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 541.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,082.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 270.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start 41.97926, -8.65373
Midpoint 39.82108, -8.71913
End 37.95655, -8.86896
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Questions 9
How far is A 3 Valenca from Sines? +
A 3 Valenca is about 541.0 km from Sines by road.
How long does it take from A 3 Valenca to Sines? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 3 Valenca to Sines in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A 3 Valenca to Sines? +
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 Valenca to Sines? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,088.76 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,093.05 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,087.59 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,139.79 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 3 Valenca to Sines? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Autoestrada de Entre-Douro-e-Minho
From A 3 Valenca To Sines
Autoestrada de Entre-Douro-e-Minho (Via Verde)
From A 3 Valenca To Sines
IC 23
From A 3 Valenca To Sines
A 20: Porto-Antas
From A 3 Valenca To Sines
Gaia-Freixo
From A 3 Valenca To Sines
Lisboa
From A 3 Valenca To Sines
Via de Cintura Interna
From A 3 Valenca To Sines
Ponte do Freixo
From A 3 Valenca To Sines
Gaia
From A 3 Valenca To Sines
Circular Regional Interior do Porto
From A 3 Valenca To Sines

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