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Distance from M 3 to Ni

M 3 to Ni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 493.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 42 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N M 3 → Ni
Road distance
493.6 km
M43 N12 R21 R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
421.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 42 min
End point
Swan Street
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
342 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R826.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R830.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R920.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R927.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,090.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,095.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,214.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,224.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,434.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,441.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,597.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,610.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
213° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
33° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0379, 30.6494
End coords Destination point
-26.1848, 28.3211
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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493.6 km 5 hrs 42 min
Start M 3
Finish Ni
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right
    0.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    89.2 km
  10. Turn left
    351.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R21: Kempton Park
    0.2 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards R21 South: Kempton Park
    1.2 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway
    31.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M43: Kempton Park
    0.6 km
  15. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.9 km
  16. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  17. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.8 km
  18. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  19. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    1.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.4 km
  21. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.7 km
  22. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  23. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    3.7 km
  24. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.9 km
  25. Merge slight right
    2.0 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23
    0.7 km
  27. Turn right onto Tom Jones Street
    0.9 km
  28. Turn left onto Howard Avenue
    0.6 km
  29. Turn left onto Swan Street
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 36
Known total R1,140.50
Main toll road R21 - Albertina Sisulu Freeway
This route includes 36 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R21 - Albertina Sisulu Freeway. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.953, 28.257
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.852, 28.251
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.922, 28.262
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.997, 28.250
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.043, 28.275
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Routes ↩ Ni → M 3 M 3 to Johannesburg M 3 to Pretoria M 3 to Cape Town M 3 to Durban Johannesburg to Ni Pretoria to Ni Cape Town to Ni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
247.2 km
Limpopo to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 51 min • 2 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ni
06:32 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,063.05
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.71
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,171.63
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin M 3 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
247.2 km
Total: 493.6 km
Midpoint 247.2 km
493.6 km 5 hrs 42 min
Destination Ni End: Swan Street -26.18477, 28.32107

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Gauteng
One-way road span 493.6 km
Return-cycle span 987.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 247.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -24.27713, 28.99067
End -26.18477, 28.32107
Destination services

Available in Ni

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Ni
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Ni
2
  • Woolworths
    Benoni, 1501
  • PEP
    Pretoria Road, Johannesburg, 1501, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Ni
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Ni
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Ni
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
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Questions 9
How far is M 3 from Ni? +
M 3 is about 493.6 km from Ni by road.
How long does it take from M 3 to Ni? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from M 3 to Ni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from M 3 to Ni? +
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 M 3 to Ni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R826.21 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R830.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R920.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R927.84 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from M 3 to Ni? +
Yes. There are 36 tollgates 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. 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

: Kempton Park
From M 3 To Ni
O R Tambo International
From M 3 To Ni
Pretoria
From M 3 To Ni
: eMalahleni
From M 3 To Ni

Route Locations

Start area
M 3, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ni, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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