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Distance from Tembisa to M 3

N Tembisa → M 3
Road distance
470.9 km
Highway dominant · N1 / R21
Tembisa to M 3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 470.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 27 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
411.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 27 min
Return: 10 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
327 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R899.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R902.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,095.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,101.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,186.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,191.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,444.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,453.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,561.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,567.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,901.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,913.05
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
37° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
217° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.0096, 28.2314
End coords Destination point
-23.0379, 30.6494
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 13 °C Tembisa Fair View Forecast → 16 °C M 3 Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Tembisa → M 3
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Car
470.9 km
5 hrs 27 min
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Two-wheeler
470.9 km
~7 hrs 14 min
65 km/h avg
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470.9 km 5 hrs 27 min
Start Tembisa
Finish M 3
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions
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Directions from Tembisa to M 3 via N1
National highway N1
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Directions from Tembisa to M 3 via R21
Provincial road route R21
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Kangaroo Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Thami Mnyele Drive West
    0.5 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Thami Mnyele Drive
    0.4 km
  5. Turn left onto Brian Mazibuko Drive East
    1.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Reverend R.T.J. Nemane Drive
    1.0 km
  7. Turn right onto Ruth First Street
    0.5 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left onto Pretoria Road
    0.2 km
  9. Continue straight onto Goedehoop Avenue
    1.7 km
  10. Turn right onto Olifantsfontein Road
    0.6 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards R21: Pretoria
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway
    15.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Polokwane
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Polokwane
    1.5 km
  15. Merge slight right
    153.1 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    198.7 km
  17. Turn right
    89.2 km
  18. Turn right
    3.5 km
  19. Turn left
    1.7 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left
    0.2 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  25. Turn left
    0.0 km
  26. Turn left
    0.2 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 34
Known total R1,140.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 34 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.852, 28.251
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.922, 28.262
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.953, 28.257
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.997, 28.250
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Routes ↩ M 3 → Tembisa Tembisa to Johannesburg Tembisa to Pretoria Tembisa to Cape Town Tembisa to Durban Johannesburg to M 3 Pretoria to M 3 Cape Town to M 3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
235.8 km
Gauteng to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 43 min • 2 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at M 3
06:27 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,968.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R94.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,071.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Tembisa -26.00961, 28.23138
Midpoint
235.8 km
Total: 470.9 km
Midpoint 235.8 km
470.9 km 5 hrs 27 min
Destination M 3 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Limpopo
One-way road span 470.9 km
Return-cycle span 941.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 235.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.00961, 28.23138
Midpoint -24.19872, 29.06212
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is Tembisa from M 3? +
Tembisa is about 470.9 km from M 3 by road.
How long does it take from Tembisa to M 3? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Tembisa to M 3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Tembisa to M 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 Tembisa to M 3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R899.16 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R902.89 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,095.14 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,101.92 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Tembisa to M 3? +
Yes. There are 34 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

: Pretoria
From Tembisa To M 3
: Polokwane
From Tembisa To M 3
Johannesburg
From Tembisa To M 3
Krugersdorp
From Tembisa To M 3

Route Locations

Start area
Tembisa, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
M 3, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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