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Distance from Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal to Nigel

N Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal → Nigel
Road distance
440.1 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R42
Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal to Nigel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 440.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 8 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
391.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 8 min
Start point
Azalea Drive
Return: 10 hrs 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
308 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R885.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R889.13
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R884.69
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R927.15
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,168.56
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,173.16
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,167.31
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,223.33
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,537.58
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,543.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,535.93
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,609.64
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
332° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
152° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5520, 30.3007
End coords Destination point
-26.4260, 28.4704
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal → Nigel
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Car
440.1 km
5 hrs 8 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
440.1 km
~6 hrs 46 min
65 km/h avg
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~2 hrs 35 min
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440.1 km 309 min
Start Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal
Finish Nigel
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal to Nigel via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal to Nigel via R42
    Provincial road route R42
  3. Head on Azalea Drive
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Park Lane
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Hilton Avenue
    0.9 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Harrismith
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight left
    153.6 km
  8. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    19.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  11. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    11.7 km
  12. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.6 km
  13. Enter the roundabout
    0.0 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 20
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
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
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
220.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 34 min • 2 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
73.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nigel
06:47 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:04
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,839.59
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R88.02
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,936.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal Start: Azalea Drive -29.55201, 30.30073
Midpoint
220.4 km
Total: 440.1 km
Midpoint 220.4 km
440.1 km 309 min
Destination Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 440.1 km
Return-cycle span 880.2 km
Traversal time 309 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 220.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.55201, 30.30073
Midpoint -28.19014, 29.09003
End -26.42596, 28.47043
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Questions 9
How far is Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal from Nigel? +
Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal is about 440.1 km from Nigel by road.
How long does it take from Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal to Nigel? +
The drive usually takes about 309 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal to Nigel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal to Nigel? +
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 Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal to Nigel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R885.64 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R889.13 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R884.69 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R927.15 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal to Nigel? +
Yes. There are 20 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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