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Distance from Laerskool Nelspruit N3 to Pietermaritzburg

N Laerskool Nelspruit N3 → Pietermaritzburg
Road distance
612.2 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
460.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 46 min
Start point
Waterbok Street
End point
Pietermaritz Street
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
466 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,169.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,173.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,423.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,432.64
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,542.47
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,548.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,878.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,890.28
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,029.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,037.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,471.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,487.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
187° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
7° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4929, 30.9896
End coords Destination point
-29.6000, 30.3789
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Laerskool Nelspruit N3 to Pietermaritzburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 612.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 46 min.
Travel modes
Laerskool Nelspruit N3 → Pietermaritzburg
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Car
612.2 km
7 hrs 46 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
612.2 km
~9 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
612 km
↑ 4 hrs 33 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 13 min
With airport
~3 hrs 13 min
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612.2 km 7 hrs 46 min
Start Laerskool Nelspruit N3
Finish Pietermaritzburg
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  1. Head on Waterbok Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Van Wijk Street
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight onto Sonbesie Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Skoenlapper Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Doctor Enos Mabuza Drive
    1.1 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Doctor Enos Mabuza Drive
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Doctor Enos Mabuza Drive
    0.5 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Doctor Enos Mabuza Drive
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Doctor Enos Mabuza Drive
    2.1 km
  10. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  11. Go straight onto Madiba Drive
    33.6 km
  12. Turn right
    62.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Barnard Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue right onto Barnard Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left
    36.0 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left
    15.7 km
  18. Merge slight left
    42.0 km
  19. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    2.3 km
  20. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  21. Turn left
    2.6 km
  22. Turn right
    12.4 km
  23. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  24. Merge slight right
    141.8 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  26. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  28. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  29. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.8 km
  30. Turn left onto Prince Edward Street
    0.2 km
  31. Turn left onto Otto Street
    0.1 km
  32. Turn left onto Pietermaritz Street
    0.0 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
306.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 53 min • 3 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
101.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg
06:35 – 17:13
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,559.15
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R122.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,693.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Laerskool Nelspruit N3 Start: Waterbok Street -25.49291, 30.98962
Midpoint
306.6 km
Total: 612.2 km
Midpoint 306.6 km
612.2 km 7 hrs 46 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg End: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 612.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,224.5 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 306.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.49291, 30.98962
Midpoint -27.46007, 29.87199
End -29.60000, 30.37889
Places

Places in Pietermaritzburg

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

26 places
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Bank

Nedbank City Centre Pietermaritzburg

🏦 Bank 145 Chief Albert Luthuli Road
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Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store 75 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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Supermarket

Pick'n'Pay

📍 Supermarket 121 Church Street, 3201
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 27 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg
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Supermarket

Parklane Superspar

📍 Supermarket 18 Chief Albert Luthuli Road
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket 151 Victoria Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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School

Riverwood College

🏫 School 1 Cordwalles Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3202, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 171 West Street, Pietermaritzburg
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School

Longmarket Girls School

🏫 School 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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School

Merchiston Preparatory School

🏫 School 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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School

Alston Primary School

🏫 School 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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Department store

Dirt Road Pmb

🏬 Department store 3201
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 381 Boshoff Street, Pietermaritzburg
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School

Cordwalles Preparatory School

🏫 School 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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School

Maritzburg College

🏫 School 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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Shopping centre

Liberty Midland Mall

🏬 Shopping centre 50 Sanctuary Road, Pietermartizburg, 3201
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School

Alexandra High School

🏫 School 3209, KwaZulu-Natal
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School

IT Certification Academy

🏫 School 28 Coronation Road, 3200
🏦
Bank

Nedbank Scottsville

🏦 Bank 60 Alan Paton Avenue
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 3 Montgomery Drive, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 94 Moses Mabhida Road, 3216, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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Shopping centre

Greater Edendale Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Mount Partridge Road, Pietermaritzburg
Destination brief

Travelling to Pietermaritzburg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature KZN capital city
Standout Capital city with heritage and Midlands access
Pietermaritzburg has more weight than a routine inland stop because it combines provincial-capital status with heritage, sport and quick access to the Midlands side of KwaZulu-Natal.
Best for Who this destination suits
Capital city stay Midlands gateway Business trip Heritage travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
CBD, Scottsville, university-side and N3-adjacent arrivals can feel quite different, so the exact suburb or venue matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Pietermaritzburg as a KZN capital base for business travel, heritage stops and onward drives into the Midlands and Drakensberg direction.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Pietermaritzburg Tourism describes it as the capital city of KwaZulu-Natal
The city works as both a destination and a route hub
It sits close to the Midlands touring zone
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Questions 9
How far is Laerskool Nelspruit N3 from Pietermaritzburg? +
Laerskool Nelspruit N3 is about 612.2 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.
How long does it take from Laerskool Nelspruit N3 to Pietermaritzburg? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Laerskool Nelspruit N3 to Pietermaritzburg 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 Laerskool Nelspruit N3 to Pietermaritzburg? +
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 Laerskool Nelspruit N3 to Pietermaritzburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,169.03 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,173.88 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,423.82 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,432.64 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Laerskool Nelspruit N3 to Pietermaritzburg? +
Yes. There are 10 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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From Laerskool Nelspruit N3 To Pietermaritzburg

Route Locations

Start area
Laerskool Nelspruit N3, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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