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Distance from 1049 to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1

1049 to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 544.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 20 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 1049 → Pietermaritzburg N3 N1
Road distance
544.3 km
N11 N12 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
424.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 20 min
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
380 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R911.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R915.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,015.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,023.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,202.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,207.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,339.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,350.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,581.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,589.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,762.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,776.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
165° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
345° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.9081, 29.2510
End coords Destination point
-29.5876, 30.3864
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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544.3 km 6 hrs 20 min
Start 1049
Finish Pietermaritzburg N3 N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.8 km
  3. Turn left onto Steve Bantu Biko Street
    0.8 km
  4. Turn left onto Watermeyer Street
    0.9 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N12: Nelspruit
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    2.9 km
  7. Merge slight left
    28.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right
    41.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    53.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  13. Turn left
    2.6 km
  14. Turn right
    12.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  16. Merge slight right
    147.3 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R669.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Routes ↩ Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 → 1049 1049 to Johannesburg 1049 to Pretoria 1049 to Cape Town 1049 to Durban Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
272.7 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 10 min • 3 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
90.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg N3 N1
06:27 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,275.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R108.86
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,395.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint
272.7 km
Total: 544.3 km
Midpoint 272.7 km
544.3 km 6 hrs 20 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 -29.58763, 30.38641

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 544.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,088.6 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 272.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint -27.70703, 29.97123
End -29.58763, 30.38641
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N1
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N1
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N1
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N1
6
  • Pick n Pay
    50 Sanctuary Road Liberty Midlands Mall, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick'n'Pay
    121 Church Street, 3201
  • Quickshop
    Pietermaritzburg
  • Quickshop
    27 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg
  • Bonjour
    75 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N1
2
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Questions 9
How far is 1049 from Pietermaritzburg N3 N1? +
1049 is about 544.3 km from Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 by road.
How long does it take from 1049 to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1049 to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 1049 to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1? +
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 1049 to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R911.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R915.50 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,015.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,023.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1049 to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1? +
Yes. There are 12 tollgates 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

: Nelspruit
From 1049 To Pietermaritzburg N3 N1
: Hendrina
From 1049 To Pietermaritzburg N3 N1
Middelburg ()
From 1049 To Pietermaritzburg N3 N1
: Pietermaritzburg
From 1049 To Pietermaritzburg N3 N1

Route Locations

Start area
1049, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pietermaritzburg N3 N1, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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