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Distance from Berea to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1

Berea to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 584.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 29 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Berea → Pietermaritzburg N3 N1
Road distance
584.5 km
N2 R103
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
445.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 29 min
Start point
Baynes Street
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
449 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R978.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R983.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,089.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,098.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,291.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,297.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,438.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,449.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,698.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,706.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,892.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,907.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
32° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
212° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.9903, 27.9172
End coords Destination point
-29.5876, 30.3864
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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584.5 km 7 hrs 29 min
Start Berea
Finish Pietermaritzburg N3 N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Baynes Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Winkley Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Latimer Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Pearce Road
    0.1 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N2
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    2.9 km
  7. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  8. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  9. Merge slight right
    217.7 km
  10. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    212.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  12. Turn left
    144.4 km
  13. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  14. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Victoria Road
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Chatterton Road
    0.7 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Armitage Road
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Armitage Road
    0.4 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  20. Continue
    0.5 km
  21. Merge slight right
    0.3 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 → Berea Berea to Johannesburg Berea to Pretoria Berea to Cape Town Berea to Durban Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
292.5 km
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 44 min • 3 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
42.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
97.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.2%
☀ 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
R2,443.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.69
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R116.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,571.83
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
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 Berea Start: Baynes Street -32.99028, 27.91722
Midpoint
292.5 km
Total: 584.5 km
Midpoint 292.5 km
584.5 km 7 hrs 29 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 -29.58763, 30.38641

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 584.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,169.0 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 292.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.99028, 27.91722
Midpoint -31.07604, 28.88876
End -29.58763, 30.38641
Destination services

Available in Pietermaritzburg N3 N1

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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 Berea from Pietermaritzburg N3 N1? +
Berea is about 584.5 km from Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 by road.
How long does it take from Berea to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Berea to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 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 Berea 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 Berea to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R978.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R983.09 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,089.99 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,098.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Berea to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1? +
No tollgates are 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

: 1049
From Berea To Pietermaritzburg N3 N1
Expressway
From Berea To Pietermaritzburg N3 N1
: Durban
From Berea To Pietermaritzburg N3 N1

Route Locations

Start area
Berea, Eastern Cape
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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