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Distance from Cape Town to Dover N3

Cape Town to Dover N3 is a short everyday drive, covering about 19.6 km in roughly 22 min.

N Cape Town → Dover N3
Road distance
19.6 km
M3 M38
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
14.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
22 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
End point
Dover Road
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R37.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R37.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R45.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R45.83
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R49.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R49.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R60.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R60.47
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R64.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R65.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R79.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R79.57
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
160° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
340° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-34.0476, 18.4682
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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19.6 km 22 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Dover N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Roeland Street
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive
    2.8 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards M3: Muizenberg
    0.6 km
  6. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.6 km
  7. Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive
    2.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    1.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Paradise Road
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive
    2.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    2.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M38: Kendal Road
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Kendal Road
    1.4 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Boundary Road
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Boundary Road
    0.9 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergvliet Road
    0.2 km
  17. Continue straight onto Roscommon Road
    0.5 km
  18. Turn right onto Gordon Road
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left onto Dover Road
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Dover N3 → Cape Town Cape Town to Johannesburg Cape Town to Pretoria Cape Town to Durban Cape Town to Polokwane Johannesburg to Dover N3 Pretoria to Dover N3 Cape Town to Dover N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
9.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
11 min • 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Dover N3
07:27 – 17:56
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R81.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.39
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R86.18
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
9.8 km
Total: 19.6 km
Midpoint 9.8 km
19.6 km 22 min
Destination Dover N3 End: Dover Road -34.04758, 18.46824

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 19.6 km
Return-cycle span 39.2 km
Traversal time 22 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 102.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 9.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.97767, 18.44904
End -34.04758, 18.46824
Destination services

Available in Dover N3

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Dover N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Dover N3
5
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Dover N3
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Dover N3
6
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
  • Shell
    102 Churchill Road, 7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Dover N3
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Dover N3
3
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Dover N3? +
Cape Town is about 19.6 km from Dover N3 by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Dover N3? +
The drive usually takes about 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Dover N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Dover N3? +
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 to Dover N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R37.40 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R37.55 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R45.55 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R45.83 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Dover N3? +
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

: Muizenberg
From Cape Town To Dover N3
Kirstenbosch
From Cape Town To Dover N3
Hospital Bend
From Cape Town To Dover N3
Heathfield
From Cape Town To Dover N3
Punts Estate
From Cape Town To Dover N3

Route Locations

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

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