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Distance from Bram Fischer to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5

Bram Fischer to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 532.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bram Fischer → Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5
Road distance
532.4 km
M81 N1 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
459.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 5 min
Start point
Bram Fischer
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
365 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R891.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R895.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R992.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,000.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,176.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,181.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,310.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,320.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,547.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,554.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,723.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,737.75
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
150° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
330° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0843, 28.0080
End coords Destination point
-29.6325, 30.4112
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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532.4 km 6 hrs 5 min
Start Bram Fischer
Finish Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Bram Fischer
    0.0 km
  2. Continue right onto Bram Fischer Drive
    0.8 km
  3. Continue straight onto Main Road
    2.4 km
  4. Turn slight left towards M81
    0.3 km
  5. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    2.1 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N1 Toll: Pretoria
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    30.6 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    430.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp left towards P478: Ashburton
    0.4 km
  11. Turn left onto Pope Ellis Drive
    0.1 km
  12. Take the ramp left
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.1 km
  14. Merge slight right
    5.7 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5 → Bram Fischer Bram Fischer to Johannesburg Bram Fischer to Pretoria Bram Fischer to Cape Town Bram Fischer to Durban Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5 Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5 Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
266.7 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 2 min • 3 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
88.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5
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
R2,225.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.65
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R106.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,342.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bram Fischer Start: Bram Fischer -26.08429, 28.00803
Midpoint
266.7 km
Total: 532.4 km
Midpoint 266.7 km
532.4 km 6 hrs 5 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5 -29.63246, 30.41116

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 532.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,064.9 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 266.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.08429, 28.00803
Midpoint -28.05587, 29.01855
End -29.63246, 30.41116
Destination services

Available in Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5

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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 N5
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5
6
  • Pick n Pay
    Cleland Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Bonjour
    15A Blackburrow Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
  • Checkers
    Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    381 Boshoff Street, Pietermaritzburg
  • Pick n Pay Express
    Ohrtmann Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    171 West Street, Pietermaritzburg
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5
2
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How far is Bram Fischer from Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5? +
Bram Fischer is about 532.4 km from Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5 by road.
How long does it take from Bram Fischer to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bram Fischer to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bram Fischer to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5? +
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 Bram Fischer to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R891.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R895.52 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R992.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,000.94 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bram Fischer to Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5? +
Yes. There are 33 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

Toll: Pretoria
From Bram Fischer To Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5
Western Bypass
From Bram Fischer To Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5
P478: Ashburton
From Bram Fischer To Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5
: Pietermaritzburg
From Bram Fischer To Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5

Route Locations

Start area
Bram Fischer, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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