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Distance from Mbombela N3 to Cape Town

N Mbombela N3 → Cape Town
Road distance
1,744.4 km
M60 N3 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,532.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 hrs 1 min
Start point
Ferreira Street
End point
Gallery Lane
Return: 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1141 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,330.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,344.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,056.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,081.78
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,394.72
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,412.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,352.54
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,385.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,782.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,806.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R7,042.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R7,086.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
229° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
49° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4729, 30.9773
End coords Destination point
-33.9288, 18.4172
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Mbombela N3 to Cape Town is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,744.4 km in roughly 19 hrs 1 min.
Travel modes
Mbombela N3 → Cape Town
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Car
1,744.4 km
19 hrs 1 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,744.4 km
~26 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,744 km
↑ 13 hrs 32 min faster
Flight time
3 hrs 29 min
With airport
~5 hrs 29 min
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1,744.4 km 19 hrs 1 min
Start Mbombela N3
Finish Cape Town
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Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ferreira Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Samora Machell Drive
    6.4 km
  3. Take the ramp straight
    0.9 km
  4. Merge slight right
    23.3 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  7. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  8. Turn right
    116.4 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    123.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  17. Continue straight
    73.3 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem
    0.1 km
  20. Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    0.9 km
  21. Turn right onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.3 km
  22. Continue slight right onto Darling Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Buitenkant Street
    0.6 km
  24. Turn right onto Roeland Street
    0.3 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  26. Turn right onto Gallery Lane
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R884.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Cape Town → Mbombela N3 Mbombela N3 to Johannesburg Mbombela N3 to Pretoria Mbombela N3 to Cape Town Mbombela N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Cape Town Pretoria to Cape Town Durban to Cape Town
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
872.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 30 min • 9 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
125.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
290.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
94.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town
07:32 – 17:52
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 20 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,291.39
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R34.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R348.87
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,675.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbombela N3 Start: Ferreira Street -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint
872.4 km
Total: 1,744.4 km
Midpoint 872.4 km
1,744.4 km 19 hrs 1 min
Destination Cape Town End: Gallery Lane -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,744.4 km
Return-cycle span 3,488.7 km
Traversal time 19 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 872.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint -30.17260, 25.73295
End -33.92883, 18.41722
Places

Places in Cape Town

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

50 places
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
🏫
School

St. Martini Kindergarten

🏫 School 240 Loop Street, Cape Town
👔
Clothing store

Dreamland Vintage

👔 Clothing store 7 Beckham Street, 8001
📍
Supermarket

Spar

📍 Supermarket 26-28 Kloof Street, Cape Town, 8001
📍
Convenience store

Harrington Halaal

📍 Convenience store Glynn Street
🏬
Department store

Cape Union Mart Head Office

🏬 Department store 34 Barrack Street
🏫
School

International Business Training College

🏫 School 79 Roeland Street, Cape Town, 8001
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
🏫
School

Get Onboard Superyacht Academy

🏫 School 32 Kloof Street, Cape Town, 8001
👔
Clothing store

Selfi

👔 Clothing store 199 Loop Street
📍
Convenience store

Bread Milk & Honey

📍 Convenience store 10 Spin Street, Cape Town
👔
Clothing store

👔 Clothing store 99 Harrington Street, Cape Town
👔
Clothing store

Freedom Of Movement

👔 Clothing store 69A Kloof Street, Cape Town
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Mill Street, Gardens Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
🏦
Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank Breda Street, Cape Town, 8001
🏫
School

Stepping Stones Children's Centre

🏫 School 2 Albertus Street, Cape Town
🏫
School

Internationale Schule

🏫 School 105 Long Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Adderley Street
📍
Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
👔
Clothing store

Espadril

👔 Clothing store
📍
Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
👔
Clothing store

Leather & Suede

👔 Clothing store 73 Loop Street
🏫
School

Pikkieland Creche

🏫 School 61 Caledon Street, Cape Town
👔
Clothing store

Mr Price

👔 Clothing store Cape Town
👔
Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store 9 Adderley Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
📍
Convenience store

Atlas Trading Co.

📍 Convenience store 104 Wale Street, 8001
🏫
School

Good Hope Seminary Junior School

🏫 School Vredehoek Avenue
🏫
University

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (Ophthalmic Sciences)

🏫 University 20 De Villiers Street, Cape Town
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket 58 Strand Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
🏬
Shopping centre

Matador Centre

🏬 Shopping centre 62 Strand Street, Cape Town
🏦
Bank

African Bank

🏦 Bank Riebeek Street
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 8001, Western Cape
🏬
Department store

Michael Stevenson Gallery

🏬 Department store 160 Sir Lowry Road, 7925
💊
Pharmacy

Microchem Lab Services

💊 Pharmacy 176 Sir Lowry Road, Cape Town, 8001
🏬
Shopping centre

🏬 Shopping centre 145 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925
🏬
Shopping centre

Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Breakwater Boulevard, Cape Town
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
🏦
Bank

Capitec Woodstock

🏦 Bank 172 Victoria Road, Woodstock Cape Town, 7925
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Main Road
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 8005, Western Cape
🏦
Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank 222 Victoria Road, Cape Town
🏦
Bank

Bidvest Bank

🏦 Bank Regent Road
🏬
Shopping centre

The Point Mall

🏬 Shopping centre 76 Regent Road, Cape Town, 8005
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Victoria Road
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 400 Albert Road, 7925, Western Cape
⛽
Convenience store

Astron Energy

⛽ Convenience store 307 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
🏬
Shopping centre

Saint Peters Square

🏬 Shopping centre 423 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925
🏬
Shopping centre

Riverside Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Main Road
💊
Pharmacy

Clicks

💊 Pharmacy 1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Destination brief

Travelling to Cape Town

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Mother City
Standout Table Mountain, coast and neighbourhood variety
Cape Town combines mountain, ocean and sharply different neighbourhoods in a way few South African cities can match, which is why the exact district matters almost as much as the city name itself.
Best for Who this destination suits
City break Food and culture Beach trip Conference travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
A CBD arrival is not the same trip as Camps Bay, Sea Point, Century City, the southern suburbs or the airport side. Choose the exact district before departure.
Local pulse
Cape Town Tourism continues to actively promote current events, deals and trip-planning tools, which makes live city timing relevant to route planning.
Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Cape Town Tourism
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Cape Town as a base for urban sightseeing, Atlantic and False Bay coast days, Winelands links and longer Western Cape touring.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Cape Town Tourism offers trip-planning tools for places to stay, eat and see
The city works for both leisure and conference travel
Neighbourhood choice strongly shapes the trip
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Questions 9
How far is Mbombela N3 from Cape Town? +
Mbombela N3 is about 1,744.4 km from Cape Town by road.
How long does it take from Mbombela N3 to Cape Town? +
The drive usually takes about 19 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbombela N3 to Cape Town 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 Mbombela N3 to Cape Town? +
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 Mbombela N3 to Cape Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,330.74 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,344.55 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R4,056.67 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R4,081.78 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbombela N3 to Cape Town? +
Yes. There are 27 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

Schoemanskloof
From Mbombela N3 To Cape Town
Toll: Pretoria
From Mbombela N3 To Cape Town
Germiston
From Mbombela N3 To Cape Town
Durban
From Mbombela N3 To Cape Town
Kimberley
From Mbombela N3 To Cape Town
ern Bypass
From Mbombela N3 To Cape Town
: Cape Town
From Mbombela N3 To Cape Town
: Zonnebloem
From Mbombela N3 To Cape Town
Gallery Lane
From Mbombela N3 To Cape Town

Route Locations

Start area
Mbombela N3, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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