Distance from E42 to A3 Ring

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

208.2 km

Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 26 min • 2 hrs 26 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

30.0 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

69.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

22.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at A3 Ring

07:29 – 17:27

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:28

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 58 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 2 min

SunriseDawn break

07:29

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,742.79

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.34

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R83.39

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,834.52

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (9)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin E42 -33.99554, 18.56111

Midpoint

208.2 km

Total: 416.9 km

Midpoint 208.2 km

416.9 km 293 min

Destination A3 Ring End: Ring -33.97848, 22.45628

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape

One-way road span 416.9 km

Return-cycle span 833.8 km

Traversal time 293 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 208.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.99554, 18.56111

Midpoint -34.02957, 20.48965

End -33.97848, 22.45628

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How far is E42 from A3 Ring? +

E42 is about 416.9 km from A3 Ring by road.

How long does it take from E42 to A3 Ring? +

The drive usually takes about 293 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from E42 to A3 Ring in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from E42 to A3 Ring? +

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 E42 to A3 Ring? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R839.04 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R842.34 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R838.14 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R878.37 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from E42 to A3 Ring? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.

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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Distance from E42 to A3 Ring

Places from E42 to A3 Ring

Shell

Shell Select

Pick n Pay Hyper

Weirdough

Pick n Pay Express

Shell

Langs Toyota

Shell Select

Oumeul Bakkery

Sarah's Bakeshop

Quickshop

Quickshop

Quickshop

Shell

No last-stop data near A3 Ring

Checkers

Quickshop

Gracehill College

Bonjour

Pick n Pay

Business Cafe

Prince of Tarts

Shoprite

Outeniqua Primary School

FNB

Nedbank

Build it

Pick n Pay

Plat? Coffee

Bonjour

Quickshop

SMSS

The Sacred Leaf

Denneoord Primary School

Audi Centre George

Jody Stoffels

Oracle Mushrooms

Knapdoen Leather

Shoprite

Shell

Shoprite

Shell

Jumbo Wholesale

Shoprite

Shell

No accommodation listed along this route yet

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