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Distance from Namibia N3 to Coast

Namibia N3 to Coast is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,397.6 km in roughly 17 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Namibia N3 → Coast
Road distance
1,397.6 km
M8 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,115.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
53
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 21 min
Start point
Namibia Drive
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1041 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,339.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,350.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,606.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,627.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,086.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,101.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,438.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,466.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,061.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,081.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,524.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,561.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
231° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
51° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0911, 28.1142
End coords Destination point
-32.0587, 18.8822
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,397.6 km 17 hrs 21 min
Start Namibia N3
Finish Coast
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Namibia Drive
    0.1 km
  2. Continue onto Mr. Lola Kenana Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Goal Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Football Street
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Laduma Avenue
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Far East Bank Drive
    0.8 km
  7. Turn right onto Marlboro Drive
    0.6 km
  8. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Pretoria
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    27.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M8
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards M8
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right onto 14th Avenue
    0.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto William Nicol Street North
    1.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Ontdekkers Road
    9.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Road
    1.9 km
  16. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  17. Go straight onto Frederick Cooper Drive
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    2.3 km
  19. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    1.3 km
  20. Continue straight onto Luipaard Street
    15.3 km
  21. Turn left
    147.2 km
  22. Turn left
    21.0 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left
    21.7 km
  25. Turn left
    61.1 km
  26. Turn right onto Visagie Street
    78.0 km
  27. Continue right
    5.3 km
  28. Turn left onto De la Rey Street
    186.6 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  30. Continue
    3.6 km
  31. Turn right
    0.0 km
  32. Keep slight left at the fork
    23.9 km
  33. Turn right
    188.3 km
  34. Turn left onto Scott Street
    0.1 km
  35. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  36. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  37. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  38. Continue straight onto Kenhardt Road
    343.5 km
  39. Continue right
    21.6 km
  40. At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  41. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  42. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  43. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    118.5 km
  44. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.6 km
  45. At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street
    0.1 km
  46. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.6 km
  47. Take the ramp right
    0.3 km
  48. Turn left
    27.8 km
  49. Turn left
    32.7 km
  50. Turn left
    3.4 km
  51. Turn right
    5.4 km
  52. Turn right
    2.7 km
  53. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Coast → Namibia N3 Namibia N3 to Johannesburg Namibia N3 to Pretoria Namibia N3 to Cape Town Namibia N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Coast Pretoria to Coast Cape Town to Coast
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Halfway point
698.9 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 40 min • 8 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
100.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
232.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
75.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Coast
07:16 – 18:06
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
07:16
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,842.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.95
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R279.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,149.51
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Namibia N3 Start: Namibia Drive -26.09110, 28.11420
Midpoint
698.9 km
Total: 1,397.6 km
Midpoint 698.9 km
1,397.6 km 17 hrs 21 min
Destination Coast -32.05869, 18.88222

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,397.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,795.2 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 53
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 698.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.09110, 28.11420
Midpoint -28.22335, 22.19515
End -32.05869, 18.88222
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Questions 9
How far is Namibia N3 from Coast? +
Namibia N3 is about 1,397.6 km from Coast by road.
How long does it take from Namibia N3 to Coast? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Namibia N3 to Coast 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 Namibia N3 to Coast? +
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 Namibia N3 to Coast? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,339.61 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,350.68 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,606.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,627.41 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Namibia N3 to Coast? +
Yes. There are 7 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
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ern Bypass
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Lemoen Way
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Route Locations

Start area
Namibia N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Coast, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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