Distance from A3 Ring to E40

N A3 Ring → E40

Road distance

417.5 km

Metro routes · M22 / N2

A3 Ring to E40 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 417.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 52 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

359.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.16×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 52 min

Start point

Ring

Return: 9 hrs 45 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

292 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

5 hrs 22 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R840.16

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R843.47

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

269° W

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

89° E

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-33.9785, 22.4563

End coords Destination point

-33.9955, 18.5614

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 8 °C A3 Ring Clear Sky View Forecast → 8 °C E40 Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

A3 Ring → E40

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Car

417.5 km

4 hrs 52 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

417.5 km

~6 hrs 25 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 7 km to George Airport
✈ GRJ → CPT (41 min)
🚗 5 km from Cape Town International
↑ 2 hrs 27 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from A3 Ring to E40

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start A3 Ring

Finish E40

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from A3 Ring to E40 via N2

National highway N2
Directions from A3 Ring to E40 via M22

Metro arterial route M22
Head on Ring

0.1 km
Continue sharp right onto Ring Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Union Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Hope Street

1.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto York Street

0.0 km
Continue onto York Street

1.9 km
Turn right towards N2: Mossel Bay

0.7 km
Merge slight right

73.5 km
Continue straight

53.5 km
Continue straight

281.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M22

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Borcherds Quarry Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Ntlangano Crescent

0.3 km
Turn right onto Miller Street

0.8 km
Turn left onto Elijah Loza Street

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Emdeni Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto X.E. Magqwashe Street

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mkhanyisi Maphuma Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Shiba Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Magowashu Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Mthonjeni Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Qabazi Drive

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

Routes ↩ E40 → A3 Ring A3 Ring to Johannesburg A3 Ring to Pretoria A3 Ring to Cape Town A3 Ring to Durban Johannesburg to E40 Pretoria to E40 Cape Town to E40

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

208.5 km

Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 26 min • 2 hrs 26 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

30.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

69.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

22.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at E40

07:45 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 58 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

13 hrs 20 min

SunriseDawn break

07:45

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,745.12

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.35

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R83.50

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,836.96

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (10)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin A3 Ring Start: Ring -33.97848, 22.45628

Midpoint

208.5 km

Total: 417.5 km

Midpoint 208.5 km

417.5 km 293 min

Destination E40 -33.99553, 18.56141

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape

One-way road span 417.5 km

Return-cycle span 835 km

Traversal time 293 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 208.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97848, 22.45628

Midpoint -34.02988, 20.49073

End -33.99553, 18.56141

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is A3 Ring from E40? +

A3 Ring is about 417.5 km from E40 by road.

How long does it take from A3 Ring to E40? +

The drive usually takes about 293 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A3 Ring to E40 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from A3 Ring to E40? +

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 E40? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R840.16 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R843.47 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R839.26 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R879.54 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A3 Ring to E40? +

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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