Distance from Queensburgh to 3

N Queensburgh → 3

Road distance

1624.9 km

Highway dominant · M5 / M52 / M7 / N1 / N2 / N3 / N5

Queensburgh to 3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,624.9 km in roughly 18 hrs 2 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,256.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.29×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

18 hrs 2 min

Start point

Northcliffe Road

Return: 36 hrs 4 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1082 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops

20 hrs 17 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R3,102.60

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R3,115.47

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

246° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

66° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.8639, 30.9147

End coords Destination point

-33.9430, 18.4894

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 24 °C Queensburgh Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C 3 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Queensburgh → 3

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Car

1624.9 km

18 hrs 2 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1624.9 km

~24 hrs 59 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 14 hrs 47 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in 3

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115 places View all →

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Supermarkets 0.2 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Queensburgh

Finish 3

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Route directions

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Directions from Queensburgh to 3 via N3 and N5 and N1 and N2

National highway route N3 N5 N1 N2

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Directions from Queensburgh to 3 via M7 and M5 and M52

Metro arterial routes M7 M5 M52

2 route directions identified on this trip

Head on Northcliffe Road

0.4 km
Turn right onto Middleton Road

0.9 km
Turn sharp right onto Wall Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Kewley Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Main Road

3.6 km
Take the ramp slight left towards M7: Pinetown

0.5 km
Merge slight right

3.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

1.1 km
Merge slight left

5.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

221.7 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

646.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

68.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Go straight onto Koeberg Road

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg

2.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town International Airport

0.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M52: Pinelands

0.3 km
Turn left onto Raapenberg Road towards Pinelands

0.0 km
Turn left onto Alexandra Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Park Road

0.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 21

Known total R1,009.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Routes ↩ 3 → Queensburgh Queensburgh to Johannesburg Queensburgh to Pretoria Queensburgh to Cape Town Queensburgh to Durban Johannesburg to 3 Pretoria to 3 Cape Town to 3

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

812.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 hrs 1 min • 9 hrs 1 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

117.0 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

270.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

87.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at 3

07:34 – 17:49

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 15 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

7 hrs 21 min

SunriseDawn break

07:34

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,791.97

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R32.50

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R324.97

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,149.44

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (27)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Queensburgh Start: Northcliffe Road -29.86389, 30.91472

Midpoint

812.4 km

Total: 1624.9 km

Midpoint 812.4 km

1624.9 km 1082 min

Destination 3 -33.94296, 18.48939

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1624.9 km

Return-cycle span 3249.8 km

Traversal time 1082 min

Maneuver count 34

Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 812.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86389, 30.91472

Midpoint -30.57793, 25.43706

End -33.94296, 18.48939

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Queensburgh from 3? +

Queensburgh is about 1624.9 km from 3 by road.

How long does it take from Queensburgh to 3? +

The drive usually takes about 1082 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Queensburgh to 3 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 Queensburgh to 3? +

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 Queensburgh to 3? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,102.60 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,115.47 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,778.81 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,802.20 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Queensburgh to 3? +

Yes. There are 21 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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Route Locations

Start area

Queensburgh

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

3, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Outdoor Warehouse

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Shell

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Design Time

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EcoAfrica

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Capago

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First Ascent Head Office

Revolution Records

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Tops at Spar

Voom Voom

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Tops at Spar

Pick n Pay Express

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FAMSA

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Pick n Pay

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Shell Select

Jan Kriel Garage & Panel Shop

Teleperformance

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Shell Select

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The Local Baker

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Astron Energy

Cape of Storms Distilling Company

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ABSA

Standard Bank

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LiquorShop Checkers

SIXLOVE Studio

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Shell

Cultivate

Cannings Automotive Refinishing Specialist

One-Juice

Fantasy Cars CC

Good Hope Meat Hyper

Bootlegger Coffee Company

Clicks

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