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Distance from M 3 to Ventersdorp

N M 3 → Ventersdorp
Road distance
611.3 km
Highway dominant · N14
M 3 to Ventersdorp is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 611.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 5 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
531.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 5 min
End point
Voortrekker Street
Return: 14 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
425 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,167.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,172.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,421.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,430.36
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,540.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,546.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,875.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,887.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,026.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,034.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,467.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,483.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
226° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
46° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0379, 30.6494
End coords Destination point
-26.3165, 26.8227
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 15 °C M 3 Fair View Forecast → 10 °C Ventersdorp Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
M 3 → Ventersdorp
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Car
611.3 km
7 hrs 5 min
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Two-wheeler
611.3 km
~9 hrs 24 min
65 km/h avg
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611 km
~1 hr 13 min
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611.3 km 7 hrs 5 min
Start M 3
Finish Ventersdorp
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from M 3 to Ventersdorp via N14
National highway N14
  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
    403.8 km
  11. Turn right
    10.2 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14
    0.1 km
  14. Merge slight right
    98.5 km
  15. Take the exit ramp right
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right onto Hendrik Potgieter Street
    1.6 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.2 km
  19. Continue make a U-turn onto Voortrekker Street
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 32
Known total R1,140.50
Main toll road N14
This route includes 32 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N14. 3 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 Pikoko
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
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 -25.819, 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
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 ↩ Ventersdorp → M 3 M 3 to Johannesburg M 3 to Pretoria M 3 to Cape Town M 3 to Durban Johannesburg to Ventersdorp Pretoria to Ventersdorp Cape Town to Ventersdorp
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
305.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 32 min • 3 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
101.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ventersdorp
06:48 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,555.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.23
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R122.25
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,689.57
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin M 3 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
305.9 km
Total: 611.3 km
Midpoint 305.9 km
611.3 km 7 hrs 5 min
Destination Ventersdorp End: Voortrekker Street -26.31647, 26.82273

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 611.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,222.5 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 305.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -24.64858, 28.59139
End -26.31647, 26.82273
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Questions 9
How far is M 3 from Ventersdorp? +
M 3 is about 611.3 km from Ventersdorp by road.
How long does it take from M 3 to Ventersdorp? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from M 3 to Ventersdorp 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 M 3 to Ventersdorp? +
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 Ventersdorp? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,167.18 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,172.02 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,421.56 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,430.36 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from M 3 to Ventersdorp? +
Yes. There are 32 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Ventersdorp
From M 3 To Ventersdorp
Rustenburg
From M 3 To Ventersdorp

Route Locations

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

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