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Distance from Carolina N3 to Berea N2 N1

Carolina N3 to Berea N2 N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 554.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 35 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Carolina N3 → Berea N2 N1
Road distance
554.0 km
M7 N2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
428.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 35 min
Start point
Middel Street
Return: 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
395 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,057.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,062.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,288.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,296.47
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,395.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,401.66
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,700.09
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,710.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,836.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,844.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,236.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,250.82
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
169° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
349° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0689, 30.1164
End coords Destination point
-29.8535, 30.9511
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

554.0 km 6 hrs 35 min
Start Carolina N3
Finish Berea N2 N1
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Middel Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Church Street
    53.1 km
  4. Continue straight
    7.7 km
  5. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    2.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  7. Turn left
    2.6 km
  8. Turn right
    12.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  10. Merge slight right
    193.0 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  15. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    10.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Stanger
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    2.3 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R567.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Routes ↩ Berea N2 N1 → Carolina N3 Carolina N3 to Johannesburg Carolina N3 to Pretoria Carolina N3 to Cape Town Carolina N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Berea N2 N1 Pretoria to Berea N2 N1 Cape Town to Berea N2 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
277.5 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 17 min • 3 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
92.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Berea N2 N1
06:30 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,315.92
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R110.81
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,437.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Carolina N3 Start: Middel Street -26.06889, 30.11639
Midpoint
277.5 km
Total: 554.0 km
Midpoint 277.5 km
554.0 km 6 hrs 35 min
Destination Berea N2 N1 -29.85346, 30.95108

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 554.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,108.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 277.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.06889, 30.11639
Midpoint -28.30769, 29.97738
End -29.85346, 30.95108
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Berea N2 N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Berea N2 N1
5
  • PEP
    Durban, 4093, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Berea N2 N1
1
  • ABSA
    150 Avondale Road, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Berea N2 N1
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Berea N2 N1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Berea N2 N1
2
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Questions 9
How far is Carolina N3 from Berea N2 N1? +
Carolina N3 is about 554.0 km from Berea N2 N1 by road.
How long does it take from Carolina N3 to Berea N2 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Carolina N3 to Berea N2 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 Carolina N3 to Berea N2 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 Carolina N3 to Berea N2 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,057.92 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,062.31 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,288.49 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,296.47 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Carolina N3 to Berea N2 N1? +
Yes. There are 14 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 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

: Pietermaritzburg
From Carolina N3 To Berea N2 N1
: Durban
From Carolina N3 To Berea N2 N1
: Queensburgh
From Carolina N3 To Berea N2 N1
Pinetown
From Carolina N3 To Berea N2 N1
New Germany
From Carolina N3 To Berea N2 N1
: Stanger
From Carolina N3 To Berea N2 N1

Route Locations

Start area
Carolina N3, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Berea N2 N1, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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