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Distance from Cape Town N3 N5 to Worcester

N Cape Town N3 N5 → Worcester
Road distance
110.5 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N3 / R44
Cape Town N3 N5 to Worcester is a practical regional trip, covering about 110.5 km in roughly 1 hr 55 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
65.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.68×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
44
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 55 min
End point
Russell Street
Return: 3 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
115 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
57.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R216.08
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R216.32
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R215.21
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R222.77
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R285.11
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R285.42
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R283.95
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R293.93
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R375.14
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R375.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R373.62
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R386.75
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
49° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
229° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0327, 18.9053
End coords Destination point
-33.6462, 19.4459
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R60 - R140
Cape Town N3 N5 → Worcester
Route class Operational trip category
Regional
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Cape Town N3 N5 Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Worcester Rain View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Cape Town N3 N5 → Worcester
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Car
110.5 km
1 hr 55 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
110.5 km
~1 hr 46 min
62 km/h avg
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Places from Cape Town N3 N5 to Worcester

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Fuel stations Soon after Cape Town N3 N5

Shell

133 Lourensford Road, 7130, Western Cape 6 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Cape Town N3 N5

Shell Select

7130, Western Cape 6 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Cape Town N3 N5

Weirdough

Myburgh Road, Somerset West, 7130 8 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Cape Town N3 N5

Spoon Bakery and Eatery

1 Drama Street, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130 8 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Cape Town N3 N5

1 Dirkie Uys Street, Somerset West, 7130 8 km from start
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Supermarkets Before halfway

Pick n Pay

Strand Road, 7600, Western Cape 8 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Motherdough

7 Church Street, Stellenbosch, 7600 11 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Pick n Pay Express

Western Cape, 7625 26 km from start
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Supermarkets Past halfway

Shoprite

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape 26 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Bonjour

Paarl, 7624 31 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Worcester

Shell

Worcester, 6849, Western Cape 61 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Worcester

Shell

Worcester, 6849, Western Cape 61 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Worcester

Shell

Worcester, 6849, Western Cape 61 km from start
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Supermarkets Near Worcester

Spar

72 High Street, Worcester, 6850 66 km from start
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110.5 km 115 min
Start Cape Town N3 N5
Finish Worcester
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Cape Town N3 N5 to Worcester via N3 and N1
    National highway route N3N1
  2. Directions from Cape Town N3 N5 to Worcester via R44
    Provincial road route R44
  3. Head on W2W climb to the Neck and Schoeman's Dam (N3)
    0.7 km
  4. Turn sharp right onto To Binkburg and Kopland Dam
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Rola Coaster - Chequered Flag
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left
    0.6 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  9. Turn left
    0.3 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    2.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left
    1.0 km
  13. Turn left
    0.2 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Lourensford Road
    0.1 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Lourensford Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Lourensford Road
    1.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Lourensford Road
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Lourensford Road
    0.6 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Lourensford Road
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Lourensford Road
    0.3 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Lourensford Road
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Lourensford Road
    0.8 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Lourensford Road
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Lourensford Road
    0.4 km
  26. Turn right onto Irene Avenue
    3.0 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Irene Avenue
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Irene Avenue
    0.9 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Steynsrust Road
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Steynsrust Road
    0.1 km
  31. Turn right onto Beaulie Crescent towards R44: Stellenbosch
    0.5 km
  32. Continue right onto Beaulie Crescent
    0.1 km
  33. Turn left onto Broadway Boulevard
    8.9 km
  34. Continue straight onto Strand Road
    4.6 km
  35. Continue straight onto Adam Tas Street
    17.3 km
  36. Take the ramp right towards N1: Worcester
    0.5 km
  37. Merge slight right
    59.6 km
  38. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Worcester
    0.4 km
  39. Turn right onto Rabie Avenue
    0.6 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rabie Avenue
    0.0 km
  41. Continue onto Rabie Avenue
    1.3 km
  42. Continue straight onto Trappes Street
    0.4 km
  43. Turn left onto High Street
    0.9 km
  44. Turn right onto Baring Street
    0.2 km
  45. Turn right onto Russell Street
    0.1 km
  46. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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Halfway point
55.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
57 min • 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
18.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
59.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Worcester
07:38 – 17:41
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:39
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
07:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R461.89
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.21
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R22.10
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R486.20
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (43)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
8
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town N3 N5 -34.03267, 18.90534
Midpoint
55.2 km
Total: 110.5 km
Midpoint 55.2 km
110.5 km 115 min
Destination Worcester End: Russell Street -33.64624, 19.44593

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 110.5 km
Return-cycle span 221 km
Traversal time 115 min
Maneuver count 44
Maneuver density 39.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 55.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03267, 18.90534
Midpoint -33.77506, 18.95831
End -33.64624, 19.44593
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town N3 N5 from Worcester? +
Cape Town N3 N5 is about 110.5 km from Worcester by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town N3 N5 to Worcester? +
The drive usually takes about 115 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town N3 N5 to Worcester in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town N3 N5 to Worcester? +
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 N3 N5 to Worcester? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R216.08 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R216.32 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R215.21 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R222.77 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town N3 N5 to Worcester? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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