Distance from E 5 to 3

N E 5 → 3

Road distance

872.0 km

Metro routes · M4 / M52 / N2

E 5 to 3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 872.0 km in roughly 10 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

751.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.16×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

10 hrs 18 min

Start point

East

Return: 20 hrs 36 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

618 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

11 hrs 33 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,665.10

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,672.00

See more fuel details from E 5 to 3

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

262° W

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

82° E

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-33.2834, 26.5624

End coords Destination point

-33.9430, 18.4894

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 11 °C E 5 Fair View Forecast → 11 °C 3 Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

E 5 → 3

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Car

872.0 km

10 hrs 18 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

872.0 km

~13 hrs 24 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 8 hrs 33 min faster · Search →

Places along your journey

Places from E 5 to 3

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start E 5

Finish 3

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from E 5 to 3 via N2

National highway N2

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Directions from E 5 to 3 via M4 and M52

Metro arterial routes M4 M52

2 route directions identified on this trip

Head on East

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Nxanxadi

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Nompondo Street

0.9 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Turn left

0.5 km
Turn right onto Beaufort Street

1.6 km
Continue straight onto Raglan Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Beaufort Street

1.6 km
Continue straight onto Grey Street

1.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right

119.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2

0.2 km
Merge slight right

197.6 km
Continue straight

32.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

4.0 km
Continue straight

63.9 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

5.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

3.4 km
Continue straight

7.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay

1.1 km
Continue straight

79.9 km
Continue straight

53.5 km
Continue straight

292.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M52: Raapenberg Road

0.3 km
Go straight onto Raapenberg Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Alexandra Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Park Road

0.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 3

Known total R219.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

Routes ↩ 3 → E 5 E 5 to Johannesburg E 5 to Pretoria E 5 to Cape Town E 5 to Durban Johannesburg to 3 Pretoria to 3 Cape Town to 3

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

435.5 km

Eastern Cape to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 9 min • 5 hrs 9 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Eastern Cape to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

62.8 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

145.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

47.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at 3

07:38 – 17:46

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 8 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

13 hrs 29 min

SunriseDawn break

07:38

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,645.10

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R17.44

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R174.41

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,836.95

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (27)

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

ZA-ATLAS

Origin E 5 Start: East -33.28339, 26.56237

Midpoint

435.5 km

Total: 872.0 km

Midpoint 435.5 km

872.0 km 10 hrs 18 min

Destination 3 -33.94296, 18.48939

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape

One-way road span 872.0 km

Return-cycle span 1,744.1 km

Traversal time 10 hrs 18 min

Maneuver count 37

Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 435.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.28339, 26.56237

Midpoint -33.99523, 22.57807

End -33.94296, 18.48939

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is E 5 from 3? +

E 5 is about 872.0 km from 3 by road.

How long does it take from E 5 to 3? +

The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from E 5 to 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 E 5 to 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 E 5 to 3? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,665.10 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,672.00 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,028.00 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,040.56 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from E 5 to 3? +

Yes. There are 3 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

Nxanxadi

From E 5 To 3

: George

From E 5 To 3

Mossel Bay

From E 5 To 3

Cape Town

From E 5 To 3

Pinelands

From E 5 To 3

Route Locations

Start area

E 5, Eastern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

3, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 178.6 km Difference: 693.5 km

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About 293.1 km Difference: 579.0 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

About 276.4 km Difference: 595.6 km

Reverse route and related trips

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Distance from E 5 to 3

Places from E 5 to 3

Quickshop

Shoprite

Boxes & Bites

Quickshop

Shell Select

Shell Select

Shell Select

Familie Geheimpies

Garden of Aidan

Fresh Bean Coffee Roastary

Shell

Quickshop

Quickshop

Oumeul Bakkery

Shell Select

Shell

Shell Select

Shell Select

Back Area Garden Deli

Gaia Waldorf School

Pinelands Montessori

KwikSpar

Pick n Pay Express

Symonds Autos

Damelin College Mowbray

Pedal Power Association

Urban Harvest Edible Gardens

Outdoor Warehouse

Sportsman's Warehouse

Starke Ayres Garden Centre

Paediatric-Adolescent Treatment Africa (PATA)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (Mowbray Campus)

Arepp Theatre For Life

Shell

Help a Rural Child Charity Trust

Design Time

Asbestos Removal & Roofing

Rustenburg Girls' High School

Groote Schuur Community Improvement District

Rags2Riches

Research Contracts & Innovation

The Alma Cafe

Pinelands High School

EcoAfrica

Sex Workers Education & Advocacy Taskforce

Capago

Rosebank Progress Private College

Performance Brands South Africa

First Ascent Head Office

Revolution Records

Voom Voom

Tops at Spar

Voom Voom

Komati Foods

The Development Action Group

Dogz at Home Dog Training Centre

Tops at Spar

Pick n Pay Express

Hawkes & Findlay Hardware Store

Mnandi Textiles & Design

MQ's Workshop

FAMSA

Observatory Improvement District

Pick n Pay

Saint Peters Square

Shell Select

Jan Kriel Garage & Panel Shop

Teleperformance

Quality Office Furniture

Shell Select

Driveshafts Centre Maitland

My Laundry Lounge

The Local Baker

Modern Auto Midas

Rondewash Laundry

Astron Energy

Cape of Storms Distilling Company

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