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Distance from Main 1 N3 to Pietermaritzburg N5 N3

N Main 1 N3 → Pietermaritzburg N5 N3
Road distance
224.9 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
157.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 48 min
Start point
Main
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
168 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R429.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R431.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R523.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R526.30
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R566.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R569.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R690.16
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R694.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R745.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R748.69
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R908.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R913.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
174° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
354° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.1747, 30.1761
End coords Destination point
-29.5849, 30.3429
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Main 1 N3 to Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 224.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 48 min.
Travel modes
Main 1 N3 → Pietermaritzburg N5 N3
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Car
224.9 km
2 hrs 48 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
224.9 km
~3 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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224.9 km 2 hrs 48 min
Start Main 1 N3
Finish Pietermaritzburg N5 N3
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Main
    38.3 km
  2. Turn left
    27.3 km
  3. Turn left
    2.6 km
  4. Turn right
    12.4 km
  5. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  6. Merge slight right
    141.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.3 km
  9. Continue make a U-turn towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    0.3 km
  11. 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.
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
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Routes ↩ Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 → Main 1 N3 Main 1 N3 to Johannesburg Main 1 N3 to Pretoria Main 1 N3 to Cape Town Main 1 N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg N5 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
112.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 24 min • 1 hr 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
37.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg N5 N3
06:36 – 17:12
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R940.15
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R44.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R989.63
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
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 Main 1 N3 Start: Main -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint
112.6 km
Total: 224.9 km
Midpoint 112.6 km
224.9 km 2 hrs 48 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 -29.58487, 30.34286

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 224.9 km
Return-cycle span 449.8 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 112.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint -28.84860, 29.72060
End -29.58487, 30.34286
Places

Places in Pietermaritzburg N5 N3

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25 places
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School

Athlone Primary School

🏫 School 3202, KwaZulu-Natal
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Fuel station

Shell

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

The Wykeham Collegiate

🏫 School 100 Villiers Drive, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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School

Carter High School

🏫 School 22 Carter Drive, Pietermaritzburg, 3202, KwaZulu-Natal
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Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store

Pick n Pay Express

📍 Convenience store McCarthy Drive, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201
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School

Cordwalles Preparatory School

🏫 School 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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School

Northern Park Primary School

🏫 School 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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School

Riverwood College

🏫 School 1 Cordwalles Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3202, KwaZulu-Natal
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

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

Linpark High School

🏫 School 3208, KwaZulu-Natal
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Department store

Dirt Road Pmb

🏬 Department store 3201
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Supermarket

Parklane Superspar

📍 Supermarket 18 Chief Albert Luthuli Road
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 27 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg
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Shopping centre

Liberty Midland Mall

🏬 Shopping centre 50 Sanctuary Road, Pietermartizburg, 3201
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket 50 Sanctuary Road Liberty Midlands Mall, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store

Bonjour

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

Piet Retief Primary School

🏫 School 3208, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 171 West Street, Pietermaritzburg
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Bank

Nedbank City Centre Pietermaritzburg

🏦 Bank 145 Chief Albert Luthuli Road
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 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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Bank

Nedbank Scottsville

🏦 Bank 60 Alan Paton Avenue
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Questions 9
How far is Main 1 N3 from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3? +
Main 1 N3 is about 224.9 km from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Main 1 N3 to Pietermaritzburg N5 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main 1 N3 to Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main 1 N3 to Pietermaritzburg N5 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 Main 1 N3 to Pietermaritzburg N5 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R429.46 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R431.25 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R523.07 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R526.30 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main 1 N3 to Pietermaritzburg N5 N3? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 Main 1 N3 To Pietermaritzburg N5 N3
: Pietermaritzburg
From Main 1 N3 To Pietermaritzburg N5 N3
: Harrismith
From Main 1 N3 To Pietermaritzburg N5 N3

Route Locations

Start area
Main 1 N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pietermaritzburg N5 N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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