Distance from Maitland to Universitas

Directions from Maitland to Universitas via N1 and N8

National highway route N1N8
Head on Long Street

0.0 km
Turn right onto Norway Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Voortrekker Road

0.4 km
Turn right onto Essex Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Royal Road

0.6 km
Turn right onto Koeberg Road

0.6 km
Take the ramp slight right towards N1: Paarl

0.3 km
Merge slight right

457.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

532.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8

0.5 km
Turn right onto Nathan Street towards Wilgehof

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Road

1.4 km
Turn left onto Edeling Street

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto President Paul Kruger Avenue

0.5 km
Turn left onto Jaspes Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Jim Fouche Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Strauss Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

498.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 28 min • 5 hrs 28 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

71.8 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

165.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

53.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Universitas

07:07 – 17:24

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:15

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 17 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

2 hrs 42 min

SunriseDawn break

07:07

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,167.60

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R19.94

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R199.41

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,386.95

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (8)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Maitland Start: Long Street -33.92250, 18.49306

Midpoint

498.4 km

Total: 997.0 km

Midpoint 498.4 km

997.0 km 10 hrs 56 min

Destination Universitas End: Strauss Street -29.12111, 26.18500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 997.0 km

Return-cycle span 1,994.1 km

Traversal time 10 hrs 56 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 498.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92250, 18.49306

Midpoint -32.13428, 22.90079

End -29.12111, 26.18500

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How far is Maitland from Universitas? +

Maitland is about 997.0 km from Universitas by road.

How long does it take from Maitland to Universitas? +

The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Maitland to Universitas 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 Universitas? +

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 Universitas? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,006.43 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,014.33 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,004.28 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,100.47 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Maitland to Universitas? +

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

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From Maitland To Universitas

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From Maitland To Universitas

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