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Distance from A3 Ring to Aachen

N A3 Ring → Aachen
Road distance
1,290.2 km
Provincial mix · N1 / N17 / R546
A3 Ring to Aachen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,290.2 km in roughly 14 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,050.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 18 min
Start point
Ring
End point
Aachen Road
Return: 28 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
858 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,596.39
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,606.61
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,593.60
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,718.08
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,425.79
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,439.27
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,422.11
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,586.35
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,507.62
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,525.36
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,502.78
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,718.89
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
39° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
219° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9785, 22.4563
End coords Destination point
-26.4751, 29.1079
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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A3 Ring → Aachen
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1,290.2 km
14 hrs 18 min
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1,290.2 km
~19 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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1,290.2 km 14 hrs 18 min
Start A3 Ring
Finish Aachen
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  1. Directions from A3 Ring to Aachen via N1 and N17
    National highway route N1N17
  2. Directions from A3 Ring to Aachen via R546
    Provincial road route R546
  3. Head on Ring
    0.1 km
  4. Continue sharp right onto Ring Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Union Street
    1.2 km
  6. Turn right onto York Street
    1.7 km
  7. Turn left onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    1.0 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    1.5 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    21.9 km
  12. Turn left
    32.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right
    172.5 km
  19. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  22. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  25. Merge slight right
    101.9 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R546: Evander
    0.6 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork towards R546: Evander
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right
    4.4 km
  29. Turn left onto Rotterdam Road
    0.8 km
  30. Turn right onto Solly Zwane Street
    0.7 km
  31. Turn right onto Aachen Road
    0.2 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R765.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Routes ↩ Aachen → A3 Ring A3 Ring to Johannesburg A3 Ring to Pretoria A3 Ring to Cape Town A3 Ring to Durban Johannesburg to Aachen Pretoria to Aachen Cape Town to Aachen
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Halfway point
645.7 km
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 9 min • 7 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
92.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
214.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
69.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aachen
06:49 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,393.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R258.04
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,676.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A3 Ring Start: Ring -33.97848, 22.45628
Midpoint
645.7 km
Total: 1,290.2 km
Midpoint 645.7 km
1,290.2 km 14 hrs 18 min
Destination Aachen End: Aachen Road -26.47513, 29.10786

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 1,290.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,580.4 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 645.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97848, 22.45628
Midpoint -30.21965, 25.72156
End -26.47513, 29.10786
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Questions 9
How far is A3 Ring from Aachen? +
A3 Ring is about 1,290.2 km from Aachen by road.
How long does it take from A3 Ring to Aachen? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A3 Ring to Aachen 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 A3 Ring to Aachen? +
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 A3 Ring to Aachen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,596.39 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,606.61 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,593.60 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,718.08 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A3 Ring to Aachen? +
Yes. There are 29 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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