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Distance from Benoni to Pietermaritzburg N3

Benoni to Pietermaritzburg N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 474.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 34 min.

N Benoni → Pietermaritzburg N3
Road distance
474.9 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
429.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 34 min
Start point
Park Street
End point
the fork
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
334 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R794.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R798.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R885.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R892.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,048.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,053.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,168.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,177.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,380.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,386.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,537.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,549.94
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
152° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
332° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1930, 28.3082
End coords Destination point
-29.5874, 30.3910
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

474.9 km 5 hrs 34 min
Start Benoni
Finish Pietermaritzburg N3
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Park Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto Princess Avenue
    0.9 km
  3. Turn right onto Tom Jones Street
    1.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    27.4 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Villiers
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    418.7 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R1,376.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Routes ↩ Pietermaritzburg N3 → Benoni Benoni to Johannesburg Benoni to Pretoria Benoni to Cape Town Benoni to Durban Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N3 Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg N3 Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
237.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 47 min • 2 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
79.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg N3
06:27 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,985.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R94.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,089.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Benoni Start: Park Street -26.19304, 28.30824
Midpoint
237.9 km
Total: 474.9 km
Midpoint 237.9 km
474.9 km 5 hrs 34 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg N3 End: the fork -29.58735, 30.39099

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 474.9 km
Return-cycle span 949.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 237.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.19304, 28.30824
Midpoint -28.14388, 29.06187
End -29.58735, 30.39099
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
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3
6
  • Quickshop
    Pietermaritzburg
  • Pick n Pay
    50 Sanctuary Road Liberty Midlands Mall, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Express
    Ohrtmann Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick'n'Pay
    121 Church Street, 3201
  • Bonjour
    75 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3
2
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Questions 9
How far is Benoni from Pietermaritzburg N3? +
Benoni is about 474.9 km from Pietermaritzburg N3 by road.
How long does it take from Benoni to Pietermaritzburg N3? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Benoni to Pietermaritzburg N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Benoni to Pietermaritzburg 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 Benoni to Pietermaritzburg N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R794.98 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R798.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R885.59 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R892.77 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Benoni to Pietermaritzburg N3? +
Yes. There are 22 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Villiers
From Benoni To Pietermaritzburg N3
Harrismith
From Benoni To Pietermaritzburg N3
Durban
From Benoni To Pietermaritzburg N3

Route Locations

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

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