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Distance from Machadodorp to E003 N3 N3 N3

N Machadodorp → E003 N3 N3 N3
Road distance
400.0 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
317.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 10 min
Start point
Potgieter Street
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
310 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R763.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R766.86
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R930.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R935.89
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,007.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,011.83
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,227.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,234.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,325.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,331.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,614.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,624.82
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
192° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
12° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.6697, 30.2514
End coords Destination point
-28.4543, 29.5588
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Machadodorp to E003 N3 N3 N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 400.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 10 min.
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400.0 km 5 hrs 10 min
Start Machadodorp
Finish E003 N3 N3 N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Potgieter Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Tobias Street
    0.1 km
  3. Continue slight left onto Taute Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Eind Street
    0.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Janson Street
    0.8 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Machado Carolina
    100.7 km
  7. Continue straight
    7.7 km
  8. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    2.3 km
  9. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  10. Turn left
    2.6 km
  11. Turn right
    12.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  13. Merge slight right
    16.5 km
  14. Turn left
    1.0 km
  15. Continue make a U-turn
    1.0 km
  16. Turn right
    1.3 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R260.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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 ↩ E003 N3 N3 N3 → Machadodorp Machadodorp to Johannesburg Machadodorp to Pretoria Machadodorp to Cape Town Machadodorp to Durban Johannesburg to E003 N3 N3 N3 Pretoria to E003 N3 N3 N3 Cape Town to E003 N3 N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
200.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 35 min • 2 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
66.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at E003 N3 N3 N3
06:34 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,671.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R79.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,759.80
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Machadodorp Start: Potgieter Street -25.66972, 30.25138
Midpoint
200.4 km
Total: 400.0 km
Midpoint 200.4 km
400.0 km 5 hrs 10 min
Destination E003 N3 N3 N3 -28.45428, 29.55880

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 400.0 km
Return-cycle span 799.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 200.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66972, 30.25138
Midpoint -27.28228, 29.89586
End -28.45428, 29.55880
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around E003 N3 N3 N3
2
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Questions 9
How far is Machadodorp from E003 N3 N3 N3? +
Machadodorp is about 400.0 km from E003 N3 N3 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Machadodorp to E003 N3 N3 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Machadodorp to E003 N3 N3 N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Machadodorp to E003 N3 N3 N3? +
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 Machadodorp to E003 N3 N3 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R763.69 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R766.86 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R930.13 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R935.89 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Machadodorp to E003 N3 N3 N3? +
Yes. There are 4 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Machado Carolina
From Machadodorp To E003 N3 N3 N3
: Harrismith
From Machadodorp To E003 N3 N3 N3

Route Locations

Start area
Machadodorp
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
E003 N3 N3 N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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