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Distance from Paarl N12 R301 to 3Rd M1

Paarl N12 R301 to 3Rd M1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,339.4 km in roughly 14 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Paarl N12 R301 → 3Rd M1
Road distance
1,339.4 km
N1 N12 R301 R558
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,192.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 43 min
Start point
Lady Grey Street
End point
3rd
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
883 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,557.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,568.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,114.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,134.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,374.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,388.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,109.88
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,135.33
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,440.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,458.45
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,407.74
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,441.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
48° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
228° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7310, 18.9642
End coords Destination point
-26.2268, 27.8200
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,339.4 km 14 hrs 43 min
Start Paarl N12 R301
Finish 3Rd M1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lady Grey Street
    1.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Huguenot Bypass towards R301: Paarl East
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    3.7 km
  4. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N1: Worcester
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    401.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    898.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R558
    0.6 km
  11. Turn left
    0.9 km
  12. Turn right onto Golden Highway
    8.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Nirvana Drive
    4.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Klipspruit Valley Road
    2.2 km
  15. Take the ramp left towards N12
    0.8 km
  16. Merge slight right
    4.0 km
  17. Continue straight
    1.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Adcock Street
    7.9 km
  19. Turn right onto Main Street
    1.4 km
  20. Turn left
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto 7th Street
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left onto 9th
    0.2 km
  23. Continue slight right onto 3rd
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed toll booth near -26.327, 27.866
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Routes ↩ 3Rd M1 → Paarl N12 R301 Paarl N12 R301 to Johannesburg Paarl N12 R301 to Pretoria Paarl N12 R301 to Cape Town Paarl N12 R301 to Durban Johannesburg to 3Rd M1 Pretoria to 3Rd M1 Cape Town to 3Rd M1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
670.0 km
Western Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 21 min • 7 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
96.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
222.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
72.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 3Rd M1
06:37 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,598.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.79
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R267.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,893.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Paarl N12 R301 Start: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint
670.0 km
Total: 1,339.4 km
Midpoint 670.0 km
1,339.4 km 14 hrs 43 min
Destination 3Rd M1 End: 3rd -26.22677, 27.82003

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 1,339.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,678.8 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 670.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -30.96291, 24.65340
End -26.22677, 27.82003
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 3Rd M1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around 3Rd M1
2
  • Woolworths
    Bolani Road, Soweto, 1808
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around 3Rd M1
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 3Rd M1
6
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Questions 9
How far is Paarl N12 R301 from 3Rd M1? +
Paarl N12 R301 is about 1,339.4 km from 3Rd M1 by road.
How long does it take from Paarl N12 R301 to 3Rd M1? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl N12 R301 to 3Rd M1 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 Paarl N12 R301 to 3Rd M1? +
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 Paarl N12 R301 to 3Rd M1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,557.46 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,568.07 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,114.86 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,134.14 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl N12 R301 to 3Rd M1? +
Yes. There are 14 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

: Paarl
From Paarl N12 R301 To 3Rd M1
Mbekweni
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Wellington
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Huguenot Bypass
From Paarl N12 R301 To 3Rd M1
: Worcester
From Paarl N12 R301 To 3Rd M1
: Johannesburg
From Paarl N12 R301 To 3Rd M1
9th
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3rd
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Route Locations

Start area
Paarl N12 R301, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
3Rd M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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