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Distance from Standerton to Main N3

Standerton to Main N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 200.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 38 min.

N Standerton → Main N3
Road distance
200.7 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
164.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 38 min
Start point
Church Street
End point
Main
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
158 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R335.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R337.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R374.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R377.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R443.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R445.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R493.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R497.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R583.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R585.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R649.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R654.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
146° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
326° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.9433, 29.2436
End coords Destination point
-28.1747, 30.1761
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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200.7 km 2 hrs 38 min
Start Standerton
Finish Main N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Church Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Joubert Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Street
    1.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  6. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  7. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    92.7 km
  8. Turn left
    17.3 km
  9. Turn right onto Biggar Street
    3.1 km
  10. Continue left onto Biggar Street
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Karel Landman Street
    0.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Uithoek Street
    1.4 km
  13. Turn left onto Main
    2.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Main N3 → Standerton Standerton to Johannesburg Standerton to Pretoria Standerton to Cape Town Standerton to Durban Johannesburg to Main N3 Pretoria to Main N3 Cape Town to Main N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
100.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 19 min • 1 hr 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
14.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
33.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Main N3
06:26 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 13 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R838.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R40.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R882.99
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Standerton Start: Church Street -26.94333, 29.24361
Midpoint
100.5 km
Total: 200.7 km
Midpoint 100.5 km
200.7 km 2 hrs 38 min
Destination Main N3 End: Main -28.17471, 30.17607

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 200.7 km
Return-cycle span 401.4 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 7.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 100.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.94333, 29.24361
Midpoint -27.50077, 29.85884
End -28.17471, 30.17607
Destination services

Available in Main N3

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Main N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Main N3
1
  • PEP
    Dundee, 3000, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Main N3
2
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Questions 9
How far is Standerton from Main N3? +
Standerton is about 200.7 km from Main N3 by road.
How long does it take from Standerton to Main N3? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Standerton to Main N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Standerton to Main N3? +
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 Standerton to Main N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R335.94 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R337.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R374.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R377.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Standerton to Main N3? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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From Standerton To Main N3

Route Locations

Start area
Standerton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Main N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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