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Distance from Maganeng to Diboteng

N Maganeng → Diboteng
Road distance
991.5 km
Highway dominant · N3
Maganeng to Diboteng is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 991.5 km in roughly 14 hrs 20 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
642.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.54×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
45
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 20 min
Return: 28 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
860 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,995.29
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,003.14
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,993.15
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,088.81
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,632.68
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,643.04
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,629.85
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,756.07
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,464.05
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,477.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,460.33
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,626.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
192° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
12° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.9687, 29.8346
End coords Destination point
-30.6131, 28.4190
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Maganeng Clear Sky View Forecast → 5 °C Diboteng Fog View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Maganeng → Diboteng
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Car
991.5 km
14 hrs 20 min
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Two-wheeler
991.5 km
~15 hrs 15 min
65 km/h avg
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991.5 km 861 min
Start Maganeng
Finish Diboteng
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Maganeng to Diboteng via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    2.9 km
  5. Turn left
    6.8 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Mohlala Road
    38.8 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.8 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    77.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  15. Turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  16. Turn right
    48.2 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    53.0 km
  19. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  20. Turn left
    2.6 km
  21. Turn right
    12.4 km
  22. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  23. Merge slight right
    141.8 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  25. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  27. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  28. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  29. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    2.5 km
  30. Turn slight right onto Reggie Hadebe Road
    142.1 km
  31. Take the ramp right
    0.5 km
  32. Merge slight right
    37.4 km
  33. Turn right
    0.4 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  35. Continue
    0.3 km
  36. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  37. Turn left
    2.8 km
  38. Turn left onto The Avenue
    116.4 km
  39. Turn right
    13.3 km
  40. Turn left
    5.1 km
  41. Turn left
    3.5 km
  42. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  43. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  44. Turn left
    0.0 km
  45. Go straight
    0.2 km
  46. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
496.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 10 min • 7 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
71.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
164.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
53.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Diboteng
06:59 – 17:11
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:05
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:59
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,144.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R198.30
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,362.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Maganeng -24.96866, 29.83464
Midpoint
496.4 km
Total: 991.5 km
Midpoint 496.4 km
991.5 km 861 min
Destination Diboteng -30.61313, 28.41902

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 991.5 km
Return-cycle span 1983 km
Traversal time 861 min
Maneuver count 45
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 496.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.96866, 29.83464
Midpoint -28.54458, 29.79414
End -30.61313, 28.41902
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Questions 9
How far is Maganeng from Diboteng? +
Maganeng is about 991.5 km from Diboteng by road.
How long does it take from Maganeng to Diboteng? +
The drive usually takes about 861 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Maganeng to Diboteng 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 Maganeng to Diboteng? +
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 Maganeng to Diboteng? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,995.29 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,003.14 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,993.15 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,088.81 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Maganeng to Diboteng? +
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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