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Distance from Birchleigh to M 3

N Birchleigh → M 3
Road distance
476.2 km
Highway dominant · N1 / R21
Birchleigh to M 3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 476.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 30 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
415.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 30 min
Start point
Dikbas Street
Return: 11 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
330 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R909.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R913.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,107.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,114.27
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,199.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,204.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,461.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,470.22
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,578.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,585.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,922.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,934.50
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
37° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
217° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.0581, 28.2369
End coords Destination point
-23.0379, 30.6494
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 12 °C Birchleigh Fair View Forecast → 16 °C M 3 Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Birchleigh → M 3
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Car
476.2 km
5 hrs 30 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
476.2 km
~7 hrs 19 min
65 km/h avg
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476 km
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476.2 km 5 hrs 30 min
Start Birchleigh
Finish M 3
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Directions from Birchleigh to M 3 via N1
National highway N1
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Directions from Birchleigh to M 3 via R21
Provincial road route R21
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Dikbas Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Olienhout Avenue
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Tamboti Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto John Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Pepler Avenue
    0.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Modderfontein Road
    2.5 km
  7. Turn left onto Pretoria Road
    0.9 km
  8. Turn right
    0.6 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards R21: Pretoria
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway
    21.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Polokwane
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Polokwane
    1.5 km
  13. Merge slight right
    153.1 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    198.7 km
  15. Turn right
    89.2 km
  16. Turn right
    3.5 km
  17. Turn left
    1.7 km
  18. Turn right
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left
    0.2 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left
    0.0 km
  24. Turn left
    0.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 32
Known total R1,070.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 32 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.922, 28.262
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.953, 28.257
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.997, 28.250
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.852, 28.251
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ M 3 → Birchleigh Birchleigh to Johannesburg Birchleigh to Pretoria Birchleigh to Cape Town Birchleigh to Durban Johannesburg to M 3 Pretoria to M 3 Cape Town to M 3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
238.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 45 min • 2 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
79.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at M 3
06:27 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,990.45
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.52
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R95.24
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,095.21
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Birchleigh Start: Dikbas Street -26.05806, 28.23694
Midpoint
238.5 km
Total: 476.2 km
Midpoint 238.5 km
476.2 km 5 hrs 30 min
Destination M 3 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 476.2 km
Return-cycle span 952.4 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 238.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.05806, 28.23694
Midpoint -24.21653, 29.04480
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is Birchleigh from M 3? +
Birchleigh is about 476.2 km from M 3 by road.
How long does it take from Birchleigh to M 3? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Birchleigh to M 3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Birchleigh to M 3? +
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 Birchleigh to M 3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R909.25 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R913.02 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,107.41 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,114.27 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Birchleigh to M 3? +
Yes. There are 32 tollgates 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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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Birchleigh To M 3
: Polokwane
From Birchleigh To M 3
Johannesburg
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Krugersdorp
From Birchleigh To M 3

Route Locations

Start area
Birchleigh
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
M 3, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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