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Distance from Namibia N3 to Way

Namibia N3 to Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 974.5 km in roughly 11 hrs 4 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Namibia N3 → Way
Road distance
974.5 km
M1 N12 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
771.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 4 min
Start point
Namibia Drive
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
664 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,631.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,639.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,817.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,832.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,152.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,162.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,397.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,417.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,832.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,845.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,155.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,180.64
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
182° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
2° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0911, 28.1142
End coords Destination point
-33.0292, 27.8862
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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974.5 km 11 hrs 4 min
Start Namibia N3
Finish Way
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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 left onto Marlboro Drive
    2.3 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right
    21.9 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left
    2.4 km
  16. Turn right
    122.1 km
  17. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    173.4 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  28. Continue
    2.1 km
  29. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  30. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  31. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  32. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  33. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  34. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    2.3 km
  35. Turn right
    0.1 km
  36. Turn left
    0.1 km
  37. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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 -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Way → Namibia N3 Namibia N3 to Johannesburg Namibia N3 to Pretoria Namibia N3 to Cape Town Namibia N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Way Pretoria to Way Cape Town to Way
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
488.0 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 32 min • 5 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
70.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
162.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
52.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Way
06:41 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,073.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R194.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,287.96
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (35)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Namibia N3 Start: Namibia Drive -26.09110, 28.11420
Midpoint
488.0 km
Total: 974.5 km
Midpoint 488.0 km
974.5 km 11 hrs 4 min
Destination Way -33.02917, 27.88622

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 974.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,949.1 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 488.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.09110, 28.11420
Midpoint -29.74560, 26.20230
End -33.02917, 27.88622
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Way
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Way
6
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Way
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Way
6
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    110 Jan Smuts Avenue, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Way
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Way
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Way
1
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Questions 9
How far is Namibia N3 from Way? +
Namibia N3 is about 974.5 km from Way by road.
How long does it take from Namibia N3 to Way? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Namibia N3 to Way 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 Way? +
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 Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,631.37 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,639.09 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,817.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,832.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Namibia N3 to Way? +
Yes. There are 12 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

: Johannesburg
From Namibia N3 To Way
: Soweto
From Namibia N3 To Way
Kimberley
From Namibia N3 To Way
Bloemfontein
From Namibia N3 To Way
ern Bypass
From Namibia N3 To Way
: Aliwal
From Namibia N3 To Way
London
From Namibia N3 To Way
Mangaung
From Namibia N3 To Way
Expressway
From Namibia N3 To Way
Settlers Way
From Namibia N3 To Way

Route Locations

Start area
Namibia N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Way, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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