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Distance from Johannesburg M2 M3 to Parow

Johannesburg M2 M3 to Parow is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,395.4 km in roughly 15 hrs 4 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Johannesburg M2 M3 → Parow
Road distance
1,395.4 km
M14 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,250.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 4 min
End point
Hopkins Street
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
904 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,335.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,346.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,602.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,623.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,082.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,096.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,433.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,461.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,055.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,074.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,517.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,554.31
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
225° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
45° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2124, 28.0905
End coords Destination point
-33.9025, 18.5869
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,395.4 km 15 hrs 4 min
Start Johannesburg M2 M3
Finish Parow
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    4.5 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    57.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M14: Plattekloofweg
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards M14: Parow
    0.3 km
  11. Go straight onto McIntyre Road
    0.9 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto McIntyre Road
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto McIntyre Road
    0.8 km
  14. Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Hopkins Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
698.0 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 32 min • 7 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
100.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
232.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
75.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Parow
07:20 – 18:03
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,832.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.91
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R279.08
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,139.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg M2 M3 -26.21236, 28.09051
Midpoint
698.0 km
Total: 1,395.4 km
Midpoint 698.0 km
1,395.4 km 15 hrs 4 min
Destination Parow End: Hopkins Street -33.90250, 18.58694

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,395.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,790.8 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 1.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 698.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21236, 28.09051
Midpoint -31.02381, 24.54292
End -33.90250, 18.58694
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Parow
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Parow
6
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Parow
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Parow
6
  • Shell
    323 Voortrekker Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    111 Hugo Street, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7530, Western Cape
  • Shell
    100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    18 Malmesbury Way, 7500, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Parow
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Parow
4
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg M2 M3 from Parow? +
Johannesburg M2 M3 is about 1,395.4 km from Parow by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg M2 M3 to Parow? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg M2 M3 to Parow 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 Johannesburg M2 M3 to Parow? +
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 Johannesburg M2 M3 to Parow? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,335.94 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,346.99 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,602.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,623.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg M2 M3 to Parow? +
Yes. There are 18 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

: Durban
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Parow
Kimberley
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Parow
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Parow
: Cape Town
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Parow
: Plattekloofweg
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Parow
Mcinlyreweg
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Parow
: Parow
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Parow

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg M2 M3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Parow, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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