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Distance from Greytown to Pietermaritzburg N3

Greytown to Pietermaritzburg N3 is a practical regional trip, covering about 73.8 km in roughly 1 hr 7 min.

N Greytown → Pietermaritzburg N3
Road distance
73.8 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
61.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 7 min
Start point
Cathcart Street
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
67 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R123.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R124.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R137.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R138.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R163.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R163.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R181.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R183.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R214.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R215.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R239.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R241.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
198° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
18° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.0606, 30.5889
End coords Destination point
-29.5874, 30.3910
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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73.8 km 1 hr 7 min
Start Greytown
Finish Pietermaritzburg N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Cathcart Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Shepstone Street
    0.4 km
  3. Continue straight
    69.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Chota Motala Road
    1.0 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Harrismith
    1.1 km
  6. Merge slight right
    0.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.2 km
  9. Continue
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    0.7 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N3
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
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Routes ↩ Pietermaritzburg N3 → Greytown Greytown to Johannesburg Greytown to Pretoria Greytown to Cape Town Greytown to Durban Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N3 Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg N3 Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
37.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
33 min • 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
12.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg N3
06:27 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R308.69
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.48
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R14.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R324.94
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 Greytown Start: Cathcart Street -29.06056, 30.58889
Midpoint
37.0 km
Total: 73.8 km
Midpoint 37.0 km
73.8 km 1 hr 7 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg N3 -29.58735, 30.39099

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 73.8 km
Return-cycle span 147.7 km
Traversal time 1 hr 7 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 14.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 37.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.06056, 30.58889
Midpoint -29.35177, 30.53092
End -29.58735, 30.39099
Destination services

Available in Pietermaritzburg 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
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg 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
2
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Questions 8
How far is Greytown from Pietermaritzburg N3? +
Greytown is about 73.8 km from Pietermaritzburg N3 by road.
How long does it take from Greytown to Pietermaritzburg N3? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Greytown to Pietermaritzburg N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Greytown to Pietermaritzburg 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 Greytown to Pietermaritzburg N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R123.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R124.21 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R137.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R138.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Greytown to Pietermaritzburg N3? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Harrismith
From Greytown To Pietermaritzburg N3
Pietermaritzburg
From Greytown To Pietermaritzburg N3
: Durban
From Greytown To Pietermaritzburg N3

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

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Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Greytown

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