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Distance from Zonnebloem to Main N3

Zonnebloem to Main N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,488.7 km in roughly 16 hrs 50 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Zonnebloem → Main N3
Road distance
1,488.7 km
N5 R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,287.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 50 min
Start point
Vogelgezang Street
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1010 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,492.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,503.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,776.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,798.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,288.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,303.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,663.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,692.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,326.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,347.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,819.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,858.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
63° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
243° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9325, 18.4350
End coords Destination point
-28.1747, 30.1761
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,488.7 km 16 hrs 50 min
Start Zonnebloem
Finish Main N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Vogelgezang Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Hanover Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Searle Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Upper Warwick Street
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Warwick Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Queens Road
    0.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Victoria Road
    0.0 km
  8. Turn left onto Sussex Street
    0.3 km
  9. Turn right onto Albert Road
    0.1 km
  10. Turn left onto Lower Church Street
    0.5 km
  11. Take the ramp straight
    0.3 km
  12. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    460.4 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right
    66.5 km
  18. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  20. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  22. Turn left
    12.3 km
  23. Turn left
    2.5 km
  24. Turn right
    27.5 km
  25. Turn right
    38.3 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R502.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Main N3 → Zonnebloem Zonnebloem to Johannesburg Zonnebloem to Pretoria Zonnebloem to Cape Town Zonnebloem to Durban Johannesburg to Main N3 Pretoria to Main N3 Cape Town to Main N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
744.2 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 25 min • 8 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
107.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
247.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
80.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Main N3
06:26 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,222.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R29.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R297.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,550.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Zonnebloem Start: Vogelgezang Street -33.93255, 18.43505
Midpoint
744.2 km
Total: 1,488.7 km
Midpoint 744.2 km
1,488.7 km 16 hrs 50 min
Destination Main N3 -28.17471, 30.17607

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,488.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,977.5 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 744.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93255, 18.43505
Midpoint -30.89043, 24.82934
End -28.17471, 30.17607
Destination services

Available in Main N3

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Main N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Main N3
1
  • PEP
    Dundee, 3000, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Main N3
2
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Questions 9
How far is Zonnebloem from Main N3? +
Zonnebloem is about 1,488.7 km from Main N3 by road.
How long does it take from Zonnebloem to Main N3? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Zonnebloem to Main N3 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 Zonnebloem to Main N3? +
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 Zonnebloem to Main N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,492.13 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,503.92 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,776.18 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,798.69 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Zonnebloem to Main N3? +
Yes. There are 9 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. 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

FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Zonnebloem To Main N3
: Johannesburg
From Zonnebloem To Main N3
: Senekal
From Zonnebloem To Main N3
Theunissen
From Zonnebloem To Main N3
: Bergville
From Zonnebloem To Main N3
Main
From Zonnebloem To Main N3

Route Locations

Start area
Zonnebloem, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Main N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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