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Distance from M 3 to Shatale

M 3 to Shatale is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 259.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N M 3 → Shatale
Road distance
259.9 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
199.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 54 min
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
234 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R435.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R437.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R484.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R488.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R573.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R576.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R639.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R644.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R755.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R758.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R841.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R848.11
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
169° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
349° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0379, 30.6494
End coords Destination point
-24.7944, 31.0413
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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259.9 km 3 hrs 54 min
Start M 3
Finish Shatale
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn right
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  4. Turn left
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  5. Turn right
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    32.3 km
  9. Turn left
    42.8 km
  10. Turn right
    2.3 km
  11. Turn left
    4.9 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    10.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    25.9 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    10.4 km
  15. Turn right
    24.9 km
  16. Turn slight left
    66.9 km
  17. Turn left
    7.9 km
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  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  23. Continue
    23.6 km
  24. Turn right onto Shatale
    1.6 km
  25. Turn left
    0.2 km
  26. Turn right
    0.6 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  28. Turn left
    0.4 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn right
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  30. You have arrived at your destination
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Routes ↩ Shatale → M 3 M 3 to Johannesburg M 3 to Pretoria M 3 to Cape Town M 3 to Durban Johannesburg to Shatale Pretoria to Shatale Cape Town to Shatale
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
130.2 km
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 57 min • 1 hr 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
43.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Shatale
06:19 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:19
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,086.20
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.20
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,143.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin M 3 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
130.2 km
Total: 259.9 km
Midpoint 130.2 km
259.9 km 3 hrs 54 min
Destination Shatale -24.79444, 31.04133

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 259.9 km
Return-cycle span 519.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 11.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 130.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -23.92146, 31.05459
End -24.79444, 31.04133
Destination services

Available in Shatale

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Shatale
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Shatale
1
  • PEP
    Bushbuckridge, 1280, Limpopo
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Shatale
1
  • Shell
    Main Road, 1280, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Shatale
4
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Questions 9
How far is M 3 from Shatale? +
M 3 is about 259.9 km from Shatale by road.
How long does it take from M 3 to Shatale? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from M 3 to Shatale in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from M 3 to Shatale? +
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 Shatale? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R435.00 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R437.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R484.58 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R488.51 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from M 3 to Shatale? +
No tollgates are 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
M 3, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shatale, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 104.7 km

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