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Distance from Waterfront to 3

Waterfront to 3 is a short everyday drive, covering about 11.6 km in roughly 13 min.

N Waterfront → 3
Road distance
11.6 km
M52
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
7.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 min
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R19.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R19.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R21.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R21.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R25.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R25.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R28.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R28.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R33.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R33.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R37.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R37.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
125° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
305° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9031, 18.4217
End coords Destination point
-33.9430, 18.4894
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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11.6 km 13 min
Start Waterfront
Finish 3
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
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  10. Continue onto Dock Road
    1.3 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Dock Road
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.8 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard towards Cape Town International Airport
    4.2 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.4 km
  17. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  18. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    2.3 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M52: Pinelands
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Raapenberg Road towards Pinelands
    0.0 km
  21. Turn left onto Alexandra Road
    0.3 km
  22. Turn left onto Park Road
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.0 km
  24. Turn right
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  25. You have arrived at your destination
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Routes ↩ 3 → Waterfront Waterfront to Johannesburg Waterfront to Pretoria Waterfront to Cape Town Waterfront to Durban Johannesburg to 3 Pretoria to 3 Cape Town to 3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
5.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 min • 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 3
07:21 – 18:04
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R48.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.23
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R2.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R50.83
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (30)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167
Midpoint
5.8 km
Total: 11.6 km
Midpoint 5.8 km
11.6 km 13 min
Destination 3 -33.94296, 18.48939

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 11.6 km
Return-cycle span 23.1 km
Traversal time 13 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 216.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90306, 18.42167
Midpoint -33.93210, 18.44200
End -33.94296, 18.48939
Destination services

Available in 3

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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 3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around 3
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around 3
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around 3
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 3
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around 3
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around 3
6
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Questions 8
How far is Waterfront from 3? +
Waterfront is about 11.6 km from 3 by road.
How long does it take from Waterfront to 3? +
The drive usually takes about 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Waterfront to 3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Waterfront to 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 Waterfront to 3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R19.34 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R19.43 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R21.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R21.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Waterfront to 3? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Breakwater Lane
From Waterfront To 3
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Waterfront To 3
Cape Town International Airport
From Waterfront To 3
Somerset
From Waterfront To 3
Muizenberg
From Waterfront To 3
Hospital Bend
From Waterfront To 3
Settlers Way
From Waterfront To 3
: Pinelands
From Waterfront To 3

Route Locations

Start area
Waterfront
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
3, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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