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Distance from Underpass M3 to Maitland

Underpass M3 to Maitland is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 761.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Underpass M3 → Maitland
Road distance
761.2 km
M5 N10
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
634.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 31 min
Start point
Underpass
End point
Long Street
Return: 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
511 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,274.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,280.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,419.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,431.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,681.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,689.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,873.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,888.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,212.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,222.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,464.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,484.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
233° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
53° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.6449, 24.0145
End coords Destination point
-33.9225, 18.4931
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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761.2 km 8 hrs 31 min
Start Underpass M3
Finish Maitland
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    58.4 km
  6. Take the exit ramp left
    0.4 km
  7. Turn right
    0.0 km
  8. Merge slight left
    238.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    68.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  14. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork onto Koeberg Road towards Maitland
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Essex Street
    0.3 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Norway Street
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Long Street
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Maitland → Underpass M3 Underpass M3 to Johannesburg Underpass M3 to Pretoria Underpass M3 to Cape Town Underpass M3 to Durban Johannesburg to Maitland Pretoria to Maitland Cape Town to Maitland
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
380.4 km
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 15 min • 4 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
54.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
126.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
41.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Maitland
07:21 – 18:04
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,181.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.22
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R152.25
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,349.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Underpass M3 Start: Underpass -30.64491, 24.01451
Midpoint
380.4 km
Total: 761.2 km
Midpoint 380.4 km
761.2 km 8 hrs 31 min
Destination Maitland End: Long Street -33.92250, 18.49306

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 761.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,522.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 380.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.64491, 24.01451
Midpoint -32.79070, 21.97194
End -33.92250, 18.49306
Destination services

Available in Maitland

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Maitland
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
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Questions 9
How far is Underpass M3 from Maitland? +
Underpass M3 is about 761.2 km from Maitland by road.
How long does it take from Underpass M3 to Maitland? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Underpass M3 to Maitland 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 Underpass M3 to Maitland? +
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 Maitland? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,274.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,280.33 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,419.55 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,431.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Underpass M3 to Maitland? +
Yes. There are 4 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

Underpass
From Underpass M3 To Maitland
: Cape Town
From Underpass M3 To Maitland
: Maitland
From Underpass M3 To Maitland
Muizenberg
From Underpass M3 To Maitland

Route Locations

Start area
Underpass M3, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Maitland, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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