Distance from Cape Town to S3

N Cape Town → S3

Road distance

29.8 km

Metro routes · M5 / N2

Cape Town to S3 is a short everyday drive, covering about 29.8 km in roughly 30 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

20.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.48×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

30 min

Start point

Paddock Avenue

End point

Baden Powell Drive

Return: 1 hr

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

30 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

59.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

30 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R58.36

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R58.42

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

153° SSE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

333° NNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-33.9288, 18.4172

End coords Destination point

-34.0911, 18.5157

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R30 - R50

Cape Town → S3

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 12 °C Cape Town Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C S3 Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Cape Town → S3

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Car

29.8 km

30 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

29.8 km

~28 min

64 km/h avg

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Hotel Near Cape Town

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 0 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

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Hotel Near Cape Town

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 0 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

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Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Cape Town

Finish S3

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Cape Town to S3 via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Cape Town to S3 via M5

Metro arterial route M5
Head on Paddock Avenue

0.1 km
Turn left onto Saint Johns Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Roeland Street

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive

2.8 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Hospital Bend

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Settlers Way

1.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5 South: Muizenberg

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway

8.5 km
Continue straight onto Prince George Drive

9.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Baden Powell Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto Baden Powell Drive

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Baden Powell Drive

0.1 km
Continue onto Baden Powell Drive

2.7 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.

N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

14.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

15 min • 15 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

2.1 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

5.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

1.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

67.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at S3

07:49 – 17:42

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:46

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 53 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 56 min

SunriseDawn break

07:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R124.74

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.60

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R5.97

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R131.31

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (17)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint

14.9 km

Total: 29.8 km

Midpoint 14.9 km

29.8 km 30 min

Destination S3 End: Baden Powell Drive -34.09113, 18.51566

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 29.8 km

Return-cycle span 59.7 km

Traversal time 30 min

Maneuver count 16

Maneuver density 53.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 14.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint -34.00397, 18.48625

End -34.09113, 18.51566

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Questions 8

How far is Cape Town from S3? +

Cape Town is about 29.8 km from S3 by road.

How long does it take from Cape Town to S3? +

The drive usually takes about 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to S3 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Cape Town to S3? +

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 S3? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R60.06 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R60.29 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R59.99 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R62.87 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to S3? +

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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