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Distance from Cape Town to Sea View N3

Cape Town to Sea View N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,634.3 km in roughly 18 hrs 11 min.

N Cape Town → Sea View N3
Road distance
1,634.3 km
M7 N1 N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,265.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 11 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
End point
Newark Place
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1091 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,735.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,748.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,047.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,072.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,609.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,626.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,021.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,053.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,749.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,772.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,290.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,333.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
73° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
253° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-29.9024, 30.9700
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

1,634.3 km 18 hrs 11 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Sea View 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. 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
    262.2 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  22. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    13.5 km
  23. Turn right onto Titren Road
    0.3 km
  24. Turn left onto Malton Road
    0.2 km
  25. Turn right onto Hythe Road
    0.2 km
  26. Turn right onto Sarnia Road
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left onto Newark Place
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 21
Known total R1,009.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Sea View N3 → Cape Town Cape Town to Johannesburg Cape Town to Pretoria Cape Town to Durban Cape Town to Polokwane Johannesburg to Sea View N3 Pretoria to Sea View N3 Cape Town to Sea View N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
817.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 5 min • 9 hrs 5 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
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sea View N3
06:24 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 17 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,831.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R32.69
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R326.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,190.70
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
817.0 km
Total: 1,634.3 km
Midpoint 817.0 km
1,634.3 km 18 hrs 11 min
Destination Sea View N3 End: Newark Place -29.90240, 30.97004

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,634.3 km
Return-cycle span 3,268.5 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 817.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -30.57051, 25.45594
End -29.90240, 30.97004
Destination services

Available in Sea View N3

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Sea View N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Sea View N3
3
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Durban, 4093, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Sea View N3
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sea View N3
6
  • Bonjour
    27 Titren Road, Durban, 4094
  • Quickshop
    701 Solomon Mahlangu Drive, Durban South
  • Quickshop
    30 Roland Chapman Drive, Durban South
  • Pick n Pay
    Wood Road, Montclair, 4061, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Express
    123 Montclair Road, Durban, 4000, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    310 Kenyon Howden Road, Durban, 4004, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Sea View N3? +
Cape Town is about 1,634.3 km from Sea View N3 by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Sea View N3? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Sea View N3 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 Sea View 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 Sea View N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,735.74 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,748.68 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,047.55 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,072.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Sea View N3? +
Yes. There are 21 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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Towns along the route

: Foreshore
From Cape Town To Sea View N3
: Paarl
From Cape Town To Sea View N3
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town To Sea View N3
: Johannesburg
From Cape Town To Sea View N3
: Senekal
From Cape Town To Sea View N3
Theunissen
From Cape Town To Sea View N3
: Durban
From Cape Town To Sea View N3
: Queensburgh
From Cape Town To Sea View N3
Pinetown
From Cape Town To Sea View N3
New Germany
From Cape Town To Sea View N3

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sea View N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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