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Distance from Mbekweni to Pietermaritzburg N5 N3

N Mbekweni → Pietermaritzburg N5 N3
Road distance
494.0 km
N3 R103
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
289.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.70×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 52 min
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
472 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R943.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R947.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,148.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,155.90
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,244.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,249.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,515.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,525.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,637.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,644.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,994.42
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,006.76
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
73° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
253° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.3800, 27.4777
End coords Destination point
-29.5849, 30.3429
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Mbekweni to Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 494.0 km in roughly 7 hrs 52 min.
Travel modes
Mbekweni → Pietermaritzburg N5 N3
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Car
494.0 km
7 hrs 52 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
494.0 km
~7 hrs 35 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
494 km
↑ 4 hrs 52 min faster
Flight time
59 min
With airport
~2 hrs 59 min
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494.0 km 7 hrs 52 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Pietermaritzburg N5 N3
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
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  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn left
    6.5 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Alwynskop - Ha Khakhu Highway
    8.7 km
  11. Turn right
    0.4 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    83.8 km
  13. Turn slight right
    30.9 km
  14. Turn slight right
    32.4 km
  15. Turn slight left
    10.4 km
  16. Turn slight left
    11.6 km
  17. Continue straight onto Main South 1
    2.9 km
  18. Continue slight left
    3.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    32.6 km
  21. Go straight onto Station Road
    1.7 km
  22. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.4 km
  23. Turn left onto Main Street
    67.9 km
  24. Turn right onto Hope Street
    2.8 km
  25. Turn right
    1.2 km
  26. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left
    0.1 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  29. Continue
    0.4 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  31. Continue straight
    37.4 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  33. Turn left
    144.4 km
  34. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  35. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  36. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  38. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  39. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  40. Merge slight right
    0.3 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N3
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Routes ↩ Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 → Mbekweni Mbekweni to Johannesburg Mbekweni to Pretoria Mbekweni to Cape Town Mbekweni to Durban Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg N5 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
247.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 56 min • 3 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
58.7%
☀ 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
14 hrs 30 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,064.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.79
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,173.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
247.1 km
Total: 494.0 km
Midpoint 247.1 km
494.0 km 7 hrs 52 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 -29.58487, 30.34286

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 494.0 km
Return-cycle span 987.9 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 8.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 247.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -30.38403, 28.94317
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 Mbekweni from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3? +
Mbekweni is about 494.0 km from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Pietermaritzburg N5 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mbekweni 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 Mbekweni to Pietermaritzburg N5 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R943.21 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R947.12 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,148.78 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,155.90 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Pietermaritzburg N5 N3? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 Mbekweni To Pietermaritzburg N5 N3
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From Mbekweni To Pietermaritzburg N5 N3

Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
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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