Distance from S3 to Cape Town

N S3 → Cape Town

Road distance

29.4 km

Highway dominant · M3 / N2

S3 to Cape Town is a short everyday drive, covering about 29.4 km in roughly 29 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

20.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.46×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

29 min

Start point

Baden Powell Drive

End point

Gallery Lane

Return: 59 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

29 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

59.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

29 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R59.15

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R59.38

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

333° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

153° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.0911, 18.5157

End coords Destination point

-33.9288, 18.4172

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R30 - R50

S3 → Cape Town

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 13 °C S3 Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Cape Town Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

S3 → Cape Town

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Car

29.4 km

29 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

29.4 km

~27 min

64 km/h avg

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Places from S3 to Cape Town

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Hotel Near Cape Town

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 20 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

B 20 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Cape Town

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 20 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 20 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start S3

Finish Cape Town

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from S3 to Cape Town via N2

National highway N2
Directions from S3 to Cape Town via M3

Metro arterial route M3
Head on Baden Powell Drive

2.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Baden Powell Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto Baden Powell Drive

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Prince George Drive

0.1 km
Continue onto Prince George Drive

9.8 km
Go straight onto Kromboom Parkway

8.5 km
Continue straight onto Black River Parkway

0.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards N2: Cape Town

1.5 km
Continue straight onto Hospital Bend

0.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town (South)

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive

3.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Roeland Street

0.9 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Gallery Lane

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.

N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

14.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

14 min • 14 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

2.1 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

4.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

1.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

68.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cape Town

07:49 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:46

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 54 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

17 hrs 12 min

SunriseDawn break

07:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R122.85

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.59

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R5.88

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R129.32

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (16)

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

14.7 km

Total: 29.4 km

Midpoint 14.7 km

29.4 km 29 min

Destination Cape Town End: Gallery Lane -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 29.4 km

Return-cycle span 58.8 km

Traversal time 29 min

Maneuver count 16

Maneuver density 54.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 14.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.09113, 18.51566

Midpoint -34.00613, 18.48407

End -33.92883, 18.41722

Destination brief

Travelling to Cape Town

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Mother City

Standout Table Mountain, coast and neighbourhood variety

Cape Town combines mountain, ocean and sharply different neighbourhoods in a way few South African cities can match, which is why the exact district matters almost as much as the city name itself.

Best for Who this destination suits

City break Food and culture Beach trip Conference travel

Arrival What to expect on arrival

A CBD arrival is not the same trip as Camps Bay, Sea Point, Century City, the southern suburbs or the airport side. Choose the exact district before departure.

Local pulse

Cape Town Tourism continues to actively promote current events, deals and trip-planning tools, which makes live city timing relevant to route planning.

Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Cape Town Tourism

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Cape Town as a base for urban sightseeing, Atlantic and False Bay coast days, Winelands links and longer Western Cape touring.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Cape Town Tourism offers trip-planning tools for places to stay, eat and see

The city works for both leisure and conference travel

Neighbourhood choice strongly shapes the trip

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 8

How far is S3 from Cape Town? +

S3 is about 29.4 km from Cape Town by road.

How long does it take from S3 to Cape Town? +

The drive usually takes about 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from S3 to Cape Town in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from S3 to Cape Town? +

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 Cape Town? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R59.15 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R59.38 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R59.08 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R61.92 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from S3 to Cape Town? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

Milnerton

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Kromboom Parkway

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Black River Parkway

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Hospital Bend

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Gallery Lane

From S3 To Cape Town

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Distance from S3 to Cape Town

Places from S3 to Cape Town

Quickshop

Pick n Pay Express

Shell

Pick n Pay Express

Shell

Lebanese Bakery

Shell Select

Pick n Pay

The Local Baker

Fish4Africa

Shell Select

Harrington Halaal

Shell

Dinkel German Bakery

Shell

Shell Select

Shell

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

French Consulate

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

Institute for Justice and Reconciliation

120 Plein Street

Shell

100 Plein Street

ROASTIN' RECORDS

St. Martini Kindergarten

Baseline

Book Lounge

NICRO

Dreamland Vintage

Clarke's

Spar

Harrington Halaal

Cape Union Mart Head Office

International Business Training College

Mia Bella Unisex Salon

Shell Select

Department of Home Affairs

Get Onboard Superyacht Academy

Workshop17 Kloof Street

Greenpop

Smokers World Cape Town

Selfi

Intergate

Cell Zone

Government Walk-In Centre

Bread Milk & Honey

South African Heritage Resources Agency

Orms Print Room

Alpha Skateboards

Department of Transport and Public Works

Jack Hammer's

Gardens Nursery

Freedom Of Movement

CHIPS

Cape Town Bitcoin

Pick n Pay

FNB

Stepping Stones Children's Centre

African Image

Educo

Pan African Women Market

Muller's Optometerists

Tops at Spar

Internationale Schule

Yogi's Barbershop

Standard Bank

Pan African Market

Tribal Trends

Checkers

Shell

Rocksole

Espadril

Shoprite

Leather & Suede

Sportmans Warehouse

Pikkieland Creche

Mr Price