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Distance from Maputo N3 to D2945

N Maputo N3 → D2945
Road distance
479.7 km
Highway dominant · N12 / N3 / N4 / R36 / R59
Maputo N3 to D2945 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 479.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 59 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
368.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 59 min
Start point
Maputo Street
Return: 11 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
359 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R938.05
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R939.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R934.26
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R967.07
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,237.71
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,239.08
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,232.70
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,275.99
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,628.57
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,630.37
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,621.97
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,678.94
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
83° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
263° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.3512, 28.1050
End coords Destination point
-25.8768, 31.7603
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Maputo N3 → D2945
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Car
479.7 km
5 hrs 59 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
479.7 km
~7 hrs 22 min
65 km/h avg
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479.7 km 359 min
Start Maputo N3
Finish D2945
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Maputo N3 to D2945 via N12 and N3 and N4
    National highway route N12N3N4
  2. Directions from Maputo N3 to D2945 via R59 and R36
    Provincial road routes R59R36
  3. Head on Maputo Street
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cairo Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Langkloof Street
    0.6 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto J.G. Strijdom Road
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Kliprivier Road
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards R59: Alberton
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right
    11.9 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  11. Continue right onto South Rand Road
    1.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Rand Airport Road
    1.6 km
  13. Take the ramp slight right towards N12
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    7.5 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  17. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  19. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  21. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  23. Merge slight right
    92.1 km
  24. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  25. Turn right
    0.8 km
  26. Continue left
    11.9 km
  27. Turn left
    14.4 km
  28. Continue straight
    8.2 km
  29. Turn right
    20.2 km
  30. Turn right
    0.3 km
  31. Turn left
    3.8 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R389.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ D2945 → Maputo N3 Maputo N3 to Johannesburg Maputo N3 to Pretoria Maputo N3 to Cape Town Maputo N3 to Durban Johannesburg to D2945 Pretoria to D2945 Cape Town to D2945
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Halfway point
239.8 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 59 min • 2 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
79.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D2945
06:32 – 17:09
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:50
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,005.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R95.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,110.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Maputo N3 Start: Maputo Street -26.35118, 28.10499
Midpoint
239.8 km
Total: 479.7 km
Midpoint 239.8 km
479.7 km 359 min
Destination D2945 -25.87675, 31.76033

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 479.7 km
Return-cycle span 959.4 km
Traversal time 359 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 6.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 239.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.35118, 28.10499
Midpoint -25.72274, 30.08285
End -25.87675, 31.76033
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Questions 9
How far is Maputo N3 from D2945? +
Maputo N3 is about 479.7 km from D2945 by road.
How long does it take from Maputo N3 to D2945? +
The drive usually takes about 359 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Maputo N3 to D2945 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Maputo N3 to D2945? +
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 Maputo N3 to D2945? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R938.05 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R939.09 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R934.26 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R967.07 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Maputo N3 to D2945? +
Yes. There are 11 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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