Distance from S3 to 2

N S3 → 2

Road distance

740.7 km

Highway dominant · N2 / R102

S3 to 2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 740.7 km in roughly 8 hrs 58 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

654.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.13×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

8 hrs 58 min

Start point

Baden Powell Drive

End point

Trinder Square

Return: 17 hrs 56 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

538 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

82.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

9 hrs 58 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,448.52

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,450.12

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

91° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

271° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.0911, 18.5157

End coords Destination point

-33.9642, 25.6168

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 13 °C S3 Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C 2 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

S3 → 2

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Car

740.7 km

8 hrs 58 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

740.7 km

~11 hrs 23 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 16 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → PLZ (1 hr 17 min)
🚗 2 km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International
↑ 5 hrs 51 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start S3

Finish 2

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from S3 to 2 via N2

National highway N2
Directions from S3 to 2 via R102

Provincial road route R102
Head on Baden Powell Drive

21.6 km
Turn right towards N2: Somerset West

0.5 km
Merge slight right

348.3 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George

0.9 km
Continue straight

50.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna

1.2 km
Continue straight

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

10.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.8 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

1.9 km
Continue straight

62.5 km
Continue straight

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

221.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Road

0.5 km
Go straight onto Cape Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Cape Road

7.1 km
Turn right onto Rink Street

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Western Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Western Road

0.4 km
Turn right onto Museum Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Bird Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Trinder Square

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 3

Known total R219.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

Routes ↩ 2 → S3 S3 to Johannesburg S3 to Pretoria S3 to Cape Town S3 to Durban Johannesburg to 2 Pretoria to 2 Cape Town to 2

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

369.9 km

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 29 min • 4 hrs 29 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

53.3 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

123.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

40.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at 2

07:20 – 17:14

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:17

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 54 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:20

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,096.26

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R14.81

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R148.15

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,259.22

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (33)

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 S3 Start: Baden Powell Drive -34.09113, 18.51566

Midpoint

369.9 km

Total: 740.7 km

Midpoint 369.9 km

740.7 km 8 hrs 58 min

Destination 2 End: Trinder Square -33.96418, 25.61680

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 740.7 km

Return-cycle span 1,481.5 km

Traversal time 8 hrs 58 min

Maneuver count 30

Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 369.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.09113, 18.51566

Midpoint -34.18152, 22.04997

End -33.96418, 25.61680

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is S3 from 2? +

S3 is about 740.7 km from 2 by road.

How long does it take from S3 to 2? +

The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from S3 to 2 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 S3 to 2? +

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 S3 to 2? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,490.65 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,496.51 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,489.05 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,560.51 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from S3 to 2? +

Yes. There are 3 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

: Somerset

From S3 To 2

: George

From S3 To 2

Port Elizabeth

From S3 To 2

: Knysna

From S3 To 2

Trinder Square

From S3 To 2

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Oumeul Bakkery

Quickshop

Familie Geheimpies

Garden of Aidan

Treats by Louisa

Shell Select

Pick n Pay Express

Shell Select

Shell Select

Quickshop

Boxes & Bites

Shell

Pick n Pay Express

Kwik Spar

Shell

Shell Select

Shell

National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa

Wikus Van Rensburg Attorneys

Tenac

Saint Augustines Primary School

St George's Primary School

Shoprite

African Bank

Greenwood Primary School

Providance

Kwik Spar

NFB

Citadel

Capitec Bank

Thuf

BDO

Cuspal

Khumbulani High School

Gijima

N.M.B.M. MFANASEKHAYA GQOBOSE BUILDING

Quickshop

Shell

Finer Furnishings

The Hill College

Tops at Spar

Quest School

Kwikspar

Pooh and Friends

Standard Bank

Amelda Ferreira Optometrist

Lilitha College of Nursing

Pick n Pay Express

Upholstery etc

Paint and Hardware

Superspar

Mundy's Book Exchange

Tops at Spar

Humerail Centre

Quickshop

Sandy Bishop Hair

African Bank

Standard Bank

Nedbank

Capitec Bank

Shell Select

Studio 93

MJR Auto

Shell

Shambala

Washing Well Laundrette

Shell Select

Xtreme Yamaha

Department of Health

The Vision Centre

Dolphins Leap

Builders Express

Nissan Eastern Cape

Cuspal

Bloomingdales

The Little Slipper Factory Shop

Department of Public Works