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Distance from Cape Town to P50 3

Cape Town to P50 3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,634.1 km in roughly 18 hrs 56 min.

N Cape Town → P50 3
Road distance
1634.1 km
N1 N5 R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,341.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 56 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
Return: 37 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1136 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,120.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,133.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,800.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,823.90
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,117.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,134.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,014.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,045.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,417.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,439.66
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,597.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,638.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
67° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
247° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-28.5849, 31.0849
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

1634.1 km 1137 min
Start Cape Town
Finish P50 3
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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. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    461.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right
    66.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left
    12.3 km
  20. Turn left
    2.5 km
  21. Turn right
    61.9 km
  22. Turn right
    26.4 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Victoria Street
    6.0 km
  25. Turn right
    45.4 km
  26. Turn right
    38.1 km
  27. Turn right
    32.2 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R502.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ P50 3 → Cape Town Cape Town to Johannesburg Cape Town to Pretoria Cape Town to Durban Cape Town to Polokwane Johannesburg to P50 3 Pretoria to P50 3 Cape Town to P50 3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
816.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 28 min • 9 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
117.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
271.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
88.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at P50 3
06:27 – 17:16
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,830.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R32.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R326.83
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,190.24
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
816.9 km
Total: 1634.1 km
Midpoint 816.9 km
1634.1 km 1137 min
Destination P50 3 -28.58489, 31.08485

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1634.1 km
Return-cycle span 3268.2 km
Traversal time 1137 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 816.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -30.57092, 25.45489
End -28.58489, 31.08485
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around P50 3
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around P50 3
1
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from P50 3? +
Cape Town is about 1634.1 km from P50 3 by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to P50 3? +
The drive usually takes about 1137 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to P50 3 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to P50 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 Cape Town to P50 3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,120.30 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,133.25 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,800.37 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,823.90 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to P50 3? +
Yes. There are 9 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
P50 3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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