Distance from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg N3 R29

Directions from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg N3 R29 via N5

National highway N5
Start your journey

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Zastron Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto East Burger Street

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

7.8 km
Take the ramp straight

1.5 km
Merge slight right

94.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5

0.6 km
Turn right

66.5 km
Continue straight

71.4 km
Turn right onto Hospital Road

91.6 km
Merge slight right

219.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

279.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 13 min • 3 hrs 13 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

40.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

92.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

30.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

73.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg N3 R29

06:50 – 17:06

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:58

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 15 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 30 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,332.57

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.16

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R111.61

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,455.34

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (10)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550

Midpoint

279.0 km

Total: 558.0 km

Midpoint 279.0 km

558.0 km 6 hrs 26 min

Destination Pietermaritzburg N3 R29 -29.60128, 30.40694

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 558.0 km

Return-cycle span 1,116.1 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 26 min

Maneuver count 16

Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 279.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550

Midpoint -28.29677, 28.59071

End -29.60128, 30.40694

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Questions 9

How far is Bloemfontein from Pietermaritzburg N3 R29? +

Bloemfontein is about 558.0 km from Pietermaritzburg N3 R29 by road.

How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg N3 R29? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg N3 R29 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 R29? +

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 R29? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,122.98 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,127.40 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,121.78 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,175.62 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg N3 R29? +

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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