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Distance from Van Der Stel to Underpass M3

Van Der Stel to Underpass M3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 757.4 km in roughly 8 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Van Der Stel → Underpass M3
Road distance
757.4 km
N1 R348
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
618.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 37 min
Start point
Salveira Street
End point
Hoop Street
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
517 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,267.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,273.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,412.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,423.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,672.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,680.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,863.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,878.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,201.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,211.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,452.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,471.90
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
53° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
233° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0965, 18.8489
End coords Destination point
-30.6449, 24.0145
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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757.4 km 8 hrs 37 min
Start Van Der Stel
Finish Underpass M3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Salveira Street
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Rustenburg Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    1.8 km
  4. Turn right onto Old Main Road towards Kuilsrivier
    1.8 km
  5. Turn left
    0.1 km
  6. Continue slight left
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Broadway Boulevard
    12.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Strand Road
    4.6 km
  9. Continue straight onto Adam Tas Street
    17.3 km
  10. Take the ramp right towards N1: Worcester
    0.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    416.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  14. Continue straight
    236.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp left
    0.0 km
  16. Turn left
    0.4 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    58.2 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R348
    0.6 km
  19. Turn right
    4.3 km
  20. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    0.4 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.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Routes ↩ Underpass M3 → Van Der Stel Van Der Stel to Johannesburg Van Der Stel to Pretoria Van Der Stel to Cape Town Van Der Stel to Durban Johannesburg to Underpass M3 Pretoria to Underpass M3 Cape Town to Underpass M3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
378.5 km
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 18 min • 4 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
54.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
126.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Underpass M3
06:54 – 17:47
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,165.86
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R151.48
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,332.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Van Der Stel Start: Salveira Street -34.09651, 18.84889
Midpoint
378.5 km
Total: 757.4 km
Midpoint 378.5 km
757.4 km 8 hrs 37 min
Destination Underpass M3 End: Hoop Street -30.64491, 24.01451

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Northern Cape
One-way road span 757.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,514.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 378.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.09651, 18.84889
Midpoint -32.77315, 21.97545
End -30.64491, 24.01451
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Underpass M3
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Underpass M3
2
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Questions 9
How far is Van Der Stel from Underpass M3? +
Van Der Stel is about 757.4 km from Underpass M3 by road.
How long does it take from Van Der Stel to Underpass M3? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Van Der Stel to Underpass M3 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 Van Der Stel to Underpass M3? +
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 Van Der Stel to Underpass M3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,267.86 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,273.86 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,412.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,423.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Van Der Stel to Underpass M3? +
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

Kuilsrivier
From Van Der Stel To Underpass M3
Broadway Boulevard
From Van Der Stel To Underpass M3
Stellenbosch
From Van Der Stel To Underpass M3
Wellington
From Van Der Stel To Underpass M3
Franschnoek
From Van Der Stel To Underpass M3
: Worcester
From Van Der Stel To Underpass M3
: Johannesburg
From Van Der Stel To Underpass M3
Underpass
From Van Der Stel To Underpass M3

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

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