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Distance from Maitland to Metz

N Maitland → Metz
Road distance
1390.2 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N12
Maitland to Metz is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,390.2 km in roughly 16 hrs 23 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,216.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 23 min
Start point
Long Street
End point
Koster Road
Return: 32 hrs 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
983 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,797.54
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,808.55
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,794.54
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,928.66
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,691.20
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,705.73
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,687.24
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,864.20
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,856.84
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,875.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,851.63
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R5,084.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
45° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
225° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9225, 18.4931
End coords Destination point
-25.9308, 27.1298
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Maitland → Metz
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Car
1390.2 km
16 hrs 23 min
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Two-wheeler
1390.2 km
~21 hrs 23 min
65 km/h avg
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~5 hrs 41 min
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1390.2 km 984 min
Start Maitland
Finish Metz
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Maitland to Metz via N1 and N12
    National highway route N1N12
  2. Head on Long Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Norway Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Essex Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right onto Koeberg Road
    0.6 km
  8. Take the ramp slight right towards N1: Paarl
    0.3 km
  9. Merge slight right
    457.1 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    71.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    409.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.7 km
  20. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  21. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  22. Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  24. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  25. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    104.8 km
  26. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  27. Continue straight
    186.4 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    7.6 km
  30. Turn left onto Leemhuis Street
    2.6 km
  31. Continue straight onto Ian Street
    0.4 km
  32. Turn left onto Chris Hani Road
    120.5 km
  33. Turn left
    0.4 km
  34. Turn right onto Jameson Street
    0.2 km
  35. Continue straight onto Koster Road
    8.6 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Routes ↩ Metz → Maitland Maitland to Johannesburg Maitland to Pretoria Maitland to Cape Town Maitland to Durban Johannesburg to Metz Pretoria to Metz Cape Town to Metz
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
695.5 km
Western Cape to North West
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 11 min • 8 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to North West
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
100.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
231.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
75.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Metz
06:53 – 17:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,810.83
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R278.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,116.67
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
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 Maitland Start: Long Street -33.92250, 18.49306
Midpoint
695.5 km
Total: 1390.2 km
Midpoint 695.5 km
1390.2 km 984 min
Destination Metz End: Koster Road -25.93077, 27.12981

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to North West
One-way road span 1390.2 km
Return-cycle span 2780.4 km
Traversal time 984 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 695.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92250, 18.49306
Midpoint -30.60334, 23.49357
End -25.93077, 27.12981
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Questions 9
How far is Maitland from Metz? +
Maitland is about 1390.2 km from Metz by road.
How long does it take from Maitland to Metz? +
The drive usually takes about 984 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Maitland to Metz 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 Maitland to Metz? +
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 Maitland to Metz? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,797.54 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,808.55 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,794.54 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,928.66 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Maitland to Metz? +
Yes. There are 4 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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