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Distance from Cape Town N1 N3 to Cape Town

N Cape Town N1 N3 → Cape Town
Road distance
3.0 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.70×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 min
End point
Gallery Lane
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
37.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5.82
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R7.09
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R7.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R7.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R7.71
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R9.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R9.41
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R10.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R10.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R12.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R12.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
227° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
47° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9178, 18.4315
End coords Destination point
-33.9288, 18.4172
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Cape Town N1 N3 to Cape Town is a short everyday drive, covering about 3.0 km in roughly 4 min.
Travel modes
Cape Town N1 N3 → Cape Town
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Car
3.0 km
4 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
3.0 km
~4 min
41 km/h avg
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Walking
3.0 km
36 min
5 km/h average
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3.0 km 4 min
Start Cape Town N1 N3
Finish Cape Town
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.6 km
  3. Take the exit ramp straight towards CITCC P1 P2
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Walter Sisulu Avenue
    0.4 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork onto Heerengracht Boulevard
    0.3 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork onto Adderley Street
    0.7 km
  8. Turn left onto Bureau Street
    0.2 km
  9. Turn right onto Plein Street
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Gallery Lane
    0.1 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 min • 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
0.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
58.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town
07:32 – 17:52
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 20 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R12.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R0.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R13.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town N1 N3 -33.91783, 18.43146
Midpoint
1.5 km
Total: 3.0 km
Midpoint 1.5 km
3.0 km 4 min
Destination Cape Town End: Gallery Lane -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 3.0 km
Return-cycle span 6.1 km
Traversal time 4 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 393.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.91783, 18.43146
Midpoint -33.92002, 18.42593
End -33.92883, 18.41722
Places

Places in Cape Town

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

50 places
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
🏫
School

St. Martini Kindergarten

🏫 School 240 Loop Street, Cape Town
👔
Clothing store

Dreamland Vintage

👔 Clothing store 7 Beckham Street, 8001
📍
Supermarket

Spar

📍 Supermarket 26-28 Kloof Street, Cape Town, 8001
📍
Convenience store

Harrington Halaal

📍 Convenience store Glynn Street
🏬
Department store

Cape Union Mart Head Office

🏬 Department store 34 Barrack Street
🏫
School

International Business Training College

🏫 School 79 Roeland Street, Cape Town, 8001
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
🏫
School

Get Onboard Superyacht Academy

🏫 School 32 Kloof Street, Cape Town, 8001
👔
Clothing store

Selfi

👔 Clothing store 199 Loop Street
📍
Convenience store

Bread Milk & Honey

📍 Convenience store 10 Spin Street, Cape Town
👔
Clothing store

👔 Clothing store 99 Harrington Street, Cape Town
👔
Clothing store

Freedom Of Movement

👔 Clothing store 69A Kloof Street, Cape Town
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Mill Street, Gardens Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
🏦
Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank Breda Street, Cape Town, 8001
🏫
School

Stepping Stones Children's Centre

🏫 School 2 Albertus Street, Cape Town
🏫
School

Internationale Schule

🏫 School 105 Long Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Adderley Street
📍
Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
👔
Clothing store

Espadril

👔 Clothing store
📍
Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
👔
Clothing store

Leather & Suede

👔 Clothing store 73 Loop Street
🏫
School

Pikkieland Creche

🏫 School 61 Caledon Street, Cape Town
👔
Clothing store

Mr Price

👔 Clothing store Cape Town
👔
Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store 9 Adderley Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
📍
Convenience store

Atlas Trading Co.

📍 Convenience store 104 Wale Street, 8001
🏫
School

Good Hope Seminary Junior School

🏫 School Vredehoek Avenue
🏫
University

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (Ophthalmic Sciences)

🏫 University 20 De Villiers Street, Cape Town
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket 58 Strand Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
🏬
Shopping centre

Matador Centre

🏬 Shopping centre 62 Strand Street, Cape Town
🏦
Bank

African Bank

🏦 Bank Riebeek Street
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 8001, Western Cape
🏬
Department store

Michael Stevenson Gallery

🏬 Department store 160 Sir Lowry Road, 7925
💊
Pharmacy

Microchem Lab Services

💊 Pharmacy 176 Sir Lowry Road, Cape Town, 8001
🏬
Shopping centre

🏬 Shopping centre 145 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925
🏬
Shopping centre

Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Breakwater Boulevard, Cape Town
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
🏦
Bank

Capitec Woodstock

🏦 Bank 172 Victoria Road, Woodstock Cape Town, 7925
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Main Road
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 8005, Western Cape
🏦
Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank 222 Victoria Road, Cape Town
🏦
Bank

Bidvest Bank

🏦 Bank Regent Road
🏬
Shopping centre

The Point Mall

🏬 Shopping centre 76 Regent Road, Cape Town, 8005
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Victoria Road
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 400 Albert Road, 7925, Western Cape
⛽
Convenience store

Astron Energy

⛽ Convenience store 307 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
🏬
Shopping centre

Saint Peters Square

🏬 Shopping centre 423 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925
🏬
Shopping centre

Riverside Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Main Road
💊
Pharmacy

Clicks

💊 Pharmacy 1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Destination brief

Travelling to Cape Town

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Mother City
Standout Table Mountain, coast and neighbourhood variety
Cape Town combines mountain, ocean and sharply different neighbourhoods in a way few South African cities can match, which is why the exact district matters almost as much as the city name itself.
Best for Who this destination suits
City break Food and culture Beach trip Conference travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
A CBD arrival is not the same trip as Camps Bay, Sea Point, Century City, the southern suburbs or the airport side. Choose the exact district before departure.
Local pulse
Cape Town Tourism continues to actively promote current events, deals and trip-planning tools, which makes live city timing relevant to route planning.
Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Cape Town Tourism
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Cape Town as a base for urban sightseeing, Atlantic and False Bay coast days, Winelands links and longer Western Cape touring.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Cape Town Tourism offers trip-planning tools for places to stay, eat and see
The city works for both leisure and conference travel
Neighbourhood choice strongly shapes the trip
Route support

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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town N1 N3 from Cape Town? +
Cape Town N1 N3 is about 3.0 km from Cape Town by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town N1 N3 to Cape Town? +
The drive usually takes about 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town N1 N3 to Cape Town in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town N1 N3 to Cape Town? +
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 Cape Town N1 N3 to Cape Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R5.82 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R5.84 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R7.09 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R7.13 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town N1 N3 to Cape Town? +
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

Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Cape Town N1 N3 To Cape Town
CITCC P1 P2
From Cape Town N1 N3 To Cape Town
Heerengracht Boulevard
From Cape Town N1 N3 To Cape Town
Gallery Lane
From Cape Town N1 N3 To Cape Town

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town N1 N3, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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