Distance from Louvain N3 to Roodepoort

N Louvain N3 → Roodepoort

Road distance

40.2 km

Metro routes · M8 / N3

Louvain N3 to Roodepoort is a practical regional trip, covering about 40.2 km in roughly 33 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

27.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.46×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

33 min

Start point

Louvain Avenue

Return: 1 hr 7 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

33 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

71.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

33 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R80.96

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R81.28

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

257° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

77° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.1010, 28.1555

End coords Destination point

-26.1564, 27.8858

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R60 - R140

Louvain N3 → Roodepoort

Route class Operational trip category

Regional

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 8 °C Louvain N3 Clear Sky View Forecast → 8 °C Roodepoort Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Louvain N3 → Roodepoort

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Car

40.2 km

33 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

40.2 km

~37 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Louvain N3

Finish Roodepoort

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Louvain N3 to Roodepoort via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Louvain N3 to Roodepoort via M8

Metro arterial route M8
Head on Louvain Avenue

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Bruges Avenue

0.3 km
Turn right onto Thornhill Road

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Johannesburg Road

0.5 km
Turn right onto Peace Street

2.3 km
Turn left onto Vincent Tshabalala Road

0.3 km
Turn right towards N3: Pretoria

0.9 km
Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

29.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M8

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M8

0.1 km
Turn right onto 14th Avenue

0.4 km
Continue straight onto William Nicol Street North

2.0 km
Turn left onto Daniel Malan Avenue

0.1 km
Turn right onto Louis Botha Drive

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Honeyball Avenue

2.0 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Turn slight left

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 5

Known total R0.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Blouvalk

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Routes ↩ Roodepoort → Louvain N3 Louvain N3 to Johannesburg Louvain N3 to Pretoria Louvain N3 to Cape Town Louvain N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Roodepoort Pretoria to Roodepoort Cape Town to Roodepoort

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

20.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

16 min • 16 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

2.9 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

6.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

2.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

68.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Roodepoort

06:51 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 16 min

SunriseDawn break

06:51

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R168.17

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.80

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R8.05

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R177.03

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (5)

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 Louvain N3 Start: Louvain Avenue -26.10101, 28.15549

Midpoint

20.1 km

Total: 40.2 km

Midpoint 20.1 km

40.2 km 34 min

Destination Roodepoort -26.15639, 27.88583

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 40.2 km

Return-cycle span 80.4 km

Traversal time 34 min

Maneuver count 18

Maneuver density 44.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 20.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10101, 28.15549

Midpoint -26.04148, 28.00738

End -26.15639, 27.88583

Destination brief

Travelling to Roodepoort

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature West Rand urban district

Standout Residential-western Gauteng base with local attractions

Roodepoort is most useful as a western Gauteng district destination, where lakes, heritage, suburban stays and west-side city access matter more than conventional sightseeing expectations.

Best for Who this destination suits

West Rand stay Suburban access Practical city routing Short business trip

Arrival What to expect on arrival

The final suburb matters because Roodepoort covers a broad urban area and a stay near Florida Lake is not the same as one closer to the highway or industrial side.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Roodepoort as a western Gauteng base for suburban stays, local attractions and route positioning on the West Rand.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Regional travel information highlights attractions such as Florida Lake and local museums

Roodepoort is best understood as a broad urban district rather than a single compact centre

Its route value comes from west-side Gauteng positioning

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Louvain N3 from Roodepoort? +

Louvain N3 is about 40.2 km from Roodepoort by road.

How long does it take from Louvain N3 to Roodepoort? +

The drive usually takes about 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Louvain N3 to Roodepoort in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Louvain N3 to Roodepoort? +

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 Louvain N3 to Roodepoort? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R80.96 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R81.28 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R80.88 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R84.76 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Louvain N3 to Roodepoort? +

Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

What are the postal codes for Louvain N3 and Roodepoort? +

Louvain N3: 1645

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Distance from Louvain N3 to Roodepoort

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the farmhouse

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Decathlon

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Seven Seas Fisheries

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Kelokitso Community Farm

PEP

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Meat World

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Quickshop

Woolworths Green Valley

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