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Distance from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3

Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 490.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 36 min.

N Johannesburg → Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
Road distance
490.2 km
M2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
440.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 36 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
the fork
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
336 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R820.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R824.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R914.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R921.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,082.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,087.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,206.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,215.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,424.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,431.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,586.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,599.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
149° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
329° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-29.5874, 30.3910
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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490.2 km 5 hrs 36 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Marshall Street
    1.3 km
  6. Turn right onto John Page Drive
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto New Goch Road
    0.4 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards M2
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    5.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    418.7 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R1,319.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
245.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 48 min • 2 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
06:27 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 20 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,048.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,156.74
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 Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
245.5 km
Total: 490.2 km
Midpoint 245.5 km
490.2 km 5 hrs 36 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 End: the fork -29.58735, 30.39099

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 490.2 km
Return-cycle span 980.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 245.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -28.08167, 29.03004
End -29.58735, 30.39099
Destination services

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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 N3
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 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 N3
2
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3? +
Johannesburg is about 490.2 km from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N3 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 Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R820.54 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R824.42 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R914.06 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R921.48 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3? +
Yes. There are 23 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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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Johannesburg To Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
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ern Bypass
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Route Locations

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

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