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Distance from Estcourt to Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3

N Estcourt → Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3
Road distance
17.7 km
Highway dominant · N3
Estcourt to Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3 is a short everyday drive, covering about 17.7 km in roughly 15 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
12.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 min
Start point
Pylon Avenue
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R34.65
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R34.69
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R34.51
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R35.73
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R45.72
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R45.77
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R45.54
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R47.14
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R60.16
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R60.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R59.92
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R62.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
317° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
137° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.0103, 29.8686
End coords Destination point
-28.9259, 29.7801
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R20 - R35
Estcourt → Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 23 °C Estcourt Clear Sky View Forecast → 24 °C Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Estcourt → Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3
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Car
17.7 km
15 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
17.7 km
~16 min
65 km/h avg
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17.7 km 15 min
Start Estcourt
Finish Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Estcourt to Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3 via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Head on Pylon Avenue
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Hellet
    0.3 km
  4. Go straight onto Martin Road
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Ntabamhlope Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Ntabamhlope Road
    1.1 km
  7. Continue straight
    3.3 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight left
    11.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Ultra City
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right
    0.0 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N3
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.
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Routes ↩ Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3 → Estcourt Estcourt to Johannesburg Estcourt to Pretoria Estcourt to Cape Town Estcourt to Durban Johannesburg to Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3 Pretoria to Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3 Cape Town to Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3
06:51 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:00
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 16 min
SunriseDawn break
06:51
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R74.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.35
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R77.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Estcourt Start: Pylon Avenue -29.01028, 29.86861
Midpoint
8.9 km
Total: 17.7 km
Midpoint 8.9 km
17.7 km 15 min
Destination Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3 -28.92595, 29.78013

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 17.7 km
Return-cycle span 35.4 km
Traversal time 15 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 67.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.01028, 29.86861
Midpoint -28.99610, 29.81276
End -28.92595, 29.78013
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Questions 8
How far is Estcourt from Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3? +
Estcourt is about 17.7 km from Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3 by road.
How long does it take from Estcourt to Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3? +
The drive usually takes about 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Estcourt to Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Estcourt to Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal 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 Estcourt to Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R35.66 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R35.80 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R35.62 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R37.33 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Estcourt to Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3? +
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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Towns along the route

Hellet
From Estcourt To Shell Select 4052 Kwazulu Natal N3
: Harrismith
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Ultra City
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