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Distance from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3

Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 555.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 24 min.

N Bloemfontein → Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
Road distance
555.8 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
408.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 24 min
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
384 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R930.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R934.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,036.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,044.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,227.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,233.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,367.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,378.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,615.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,623.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,799.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,814.07
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
98° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
278° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-29.5874, 30.3910
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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555.8 km 6 hrs 24 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto East Burger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  9. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    94.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right
    66.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    217.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 13
Known total R779.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 13 toll points from our database.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
277.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 12 min • 3 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
92.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
06:27 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,323.34
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R111.16
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,445.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
277.9 km
Total: 555.8 km
Midpoint 277.9 km
555.8 km 6 hrs 24 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 -29.58735, 30.39099

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 555.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,111.6 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 277.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.30231, 28.58142
End -29.58735, 30.39099
Destination services

Available in Pietermaritzburg N3 N3

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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 N3
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 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 N3
2
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3? +
Bloemfontein is about 555.8 km from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg N3 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 Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg N3 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 Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R930.45 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R934.85 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,036.50 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,044.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3? +
Yes. There are 13 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Senekal
From Bloemfontein To Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
Theunissen
From Bloemfontein To Pietermaritzburg N3 N3

Route Locations

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

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