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Distance from Lomo N3 to Coast

N Lomo N3 → Coast
Road distance
1696.2 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N3 / N5
Lomo N3 to Coast is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,696.2 km in roughly 22 hrs 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,297.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
55
Info Travel board
Travel time
22 hrs 15 min
Return: 44 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1335 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 11 planned rest stops
25 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,317.03
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,320.69
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,303.59
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,419.61
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,376.63
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,381.47
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,358.91
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,511.99
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R5,758.73
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R5,765.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R5,735.40
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R5,936.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
248° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
68° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2176, 31.6359
End coords Destination point
-32.0587, 18.8822
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Lomo N3 Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Coast Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Lomo N3 → Coast
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Car
1696.2 km
22 hrs 15 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1696.2 km
~26 hrs 5 min
65 km/h avg
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1696.2 km 1336 min
Start Lomo N3
Finish Coast
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Lomo N3 to Coast via N3 and N5 and N1
    National highway route N3N5N1
  2. Start your journey
    1.2 km
  3. Turn left
    1.3 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork
    9.6 km
  5. Turn slight right
    2.9 km
  6. Turn left
    0.9 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.3 km
  8. Turn right
    4.8 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.8 km
  10. Turn left
    0.5 km
  11. Go straight
    25.0 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    6.1 km
  13. Turn left
    12.8 km
  14. Continue straight
    9.6 km
  15. Turn right
    3.0 km
  16. Turn left
    54.3 km
  17. Turn left
    45.4 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.0 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    26.3 km
  21. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  22. Merge slight right
    61.6 km
  23. Turn left
    2.6 km
  24. Turn right
    12.6 km
  25. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  26. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  27. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  29. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  30. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  31. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  32. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  33. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  34. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    408.3 km
  35. Take the exit ramp right
    0.4 km
  36. At the end of the road, turn right
    111.9 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.4 km
  38. Turn right
    146.3 km
  39. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.0 km
  40. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    6.7 km
  41. Continue straight
    214.8 km
  42. Continue straight
    21.5 km
  43. At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  44. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  45. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  46. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    118.5 km
  47. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.6 km
  48. At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street
    0.1 km
  49. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.6 km
  50. Take the ramp right
    0.3 km
  51. Turn left
    27.8 km
  52. Turn left
    32.7 km
  53. Turn left
    3.4 km
  54. Turn right
    5.4 km
  55. Turn right
    2.7 km
  56. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Coast → Lomo N3 Lomo N3 to Johannesburg Lomo N3 to Pretoria Lomo N3 to Cape Town Lomo N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Coast Pretoria to Coast Cape Town to Coast
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
847.9 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
11 hrs 7 min • 11 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
122.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
282.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
91.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Coast
07:36 – 17:47
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:42
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 10 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,090.27
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R33.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R339.25
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,463.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lomo N3 -28.21759, 31.63586
Midpoint
847.9 km
Total: 1696.2 km
Midpoint 847.9 km
1696.2 km 1336 min
Destination Coast -32.05869, 18.88222

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1696.2 km
Return-cycle span 3392.4 km
Traversal time 1336 min
Maneuver count 55
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 847.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.21759, 31.63586
Midpoint -30.33576, 25.69925
End -32.05869, 18.88222
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Questions 10
How far is Lomo N3 from Coast? +
Lomo N3 is about 1696.2 km from Coast by road.
How long does it take from Lomo N3 to Coast? +
The drive usually takes about 1336 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lomo N3 to Coast 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 Lomo N3 to Coast? +
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 Lomo N3 to Coast? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,317.03 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,320.69 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,303.59 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,419.61 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lomo N3 to Coast? +
Yes. There are 5 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.
What are the postal codes for Lomo N3 and Coast? +
Lomo N3: 3865
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