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Distance from Underpass M3 to Athol Fugard Terrace

Underpass M3 to Athol Fugard Terrace is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 492.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 58 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Underpass M3 → Athol Fugard Terrace
Road distance
492.2 km
M4 N10 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
398.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 58 min
Start point
Underpass
End point
Athol Fugard Terrace
Return: 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
358 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R823.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R827.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R917.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R925.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,087.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,092.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,210.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,220.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,430.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,437.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,593.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,606.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
158° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
338° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.6449, 24.0145
End coords Destination point
-33.9618, 25.6189
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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492.2 km 5 hrs 58 min
Start Underpass M3
Finish Athol Fugard Terrace
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Underpass
    0.2 km
  2. Continue right onto Hoop Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    4.1 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N10
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    120.8 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right towards Middelburg
    23.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  9. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  12. Merge slight right
    45.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
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.
M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route
Routes ↩ Athol Fugard Terrace → Underpass M3 Underpass M3 to Johannesburg Underpass M3 to Pretoria Underpass M3 to Cape Town Underpass M3 to Durban Johannesburg to Athol Fugard Terrace Pretoria to Athol Fugard Terrace Cape Town to Athol Fugard Terrace
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
246.3 km
Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 59 min • 2 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Athol Fugard Terrace
06:52 – 17:35
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,057.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.43
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,165.50
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Underpass M3 Start: Underpass -30.64491, 24.01451
Midpoint
246.3 km
Total: 492.2 km
Midpoint 246.3 km
492.2 km 5 hrs 58 min
Destination Athol Fugard Terrace End: Athol Fugard Terrace -33.96177, 25.61893

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 492.2 km
Return-cycle span 984.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 246.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.64491, 24.01451
Midpoint -32.17205, 25.62456
End -33.96177, 25.61893
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Athol Fugard Terrace
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Athol Fugard Terrace
4
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Athol Fugard Terrace
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Athol Fugard Terrace
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Athol Fugard Terrace
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Athol Fugard Terrace
6
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Questions 9
How far is Underpass M3 from Athol Fugard Terrace? +
Underpass M3 is about 492.2 km from Athol Fugard Terrace by road.
How long does it take from Underpass M3 to Athol Fugard Terrace? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Underpass M3 to Athol Fugard Terrace in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Underpass M3 to Athol Fugard Terrace? +
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 Underpass M3 to Athol Fugard Terrace? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R823.87 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R827.77 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R917.78 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R925.22 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Underpass M3 to Athol Fugard Terrace? +
No tollgates are 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

Underpass
From Underpass M3 To Athol Fugard Terrace
Middelburg
From Underpass M3 To Athol Fugard Terrace
Cradock
From Underpass M3 To Athol Fugard Terrace
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Underpass M3 To Athol Fugard Terrace
: Port Elizabeth
From Underpass M3 To Athol Fugard Terrace
Settlers Way
From Underpass M3 To Athol Fugard Terrace

Route Locations

Start area
Underpass M3, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Athol Fugard Terrace, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 313.6 km

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