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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N1 to Green Way

Pietermaritzburg N1 to Green Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,553.1 km in roughly 17 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pietermaritzburg N1 → Green Way
Road distance
1,553.1 km
M5 N1 N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,220.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 11 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
End point
Green Way
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1031 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,599.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,612.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,896.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,919.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,430.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,446.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,821.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,852.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,513.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,535.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,028.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,069.09
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
244° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
64° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-33.9339, 18.5073
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,553.1 km 17 hrs 11 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N1
Finish Green Way
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Pietermaritz Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.7 km
  3. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    161.4 km
  8. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  11. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  12. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  15. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  18. Continue straight
    68.8 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  21. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork onto Koeberg Road towards Maitland
    0.5 km
  23. Continue straight onto Cannon Road
    0.5 km
  24. Turn left onto Berkley Road
    1.5 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Avonduur Road
    0.1 km
  26. Continue onto Avonduur Road
    0.5 km
  27. Turn right onto Old Mill Road
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Morningside Road
    0.5 km
  29. Turn right onto Green Way
    0.1 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn left onto Green Way
    0.1 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R943.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Routes ↩ Green Way → Pietermaritzburg N1 Pietermaritzburg N1 to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg N1 to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg N1 to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Green Way Pretoria to Green Way Cape Town to Green Way
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
776.5 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 35 min • 8 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
111.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
258.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
83.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Green Way
07:22 – 18:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
07:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,492.16
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R31.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R310.63
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,833.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg N1 Start: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
776.5 km
Total: 1,553.1 km
Midpoint 776.5 km
1,553.1 km 17 hrs 11 min
Destination Green Way End: Green Way -33.93393, 18.50726

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,553.1 km
Return-cycle span 3,106.3 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 776.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -30.70741, 25.11031
End -33.93393, 18.50726
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Green Way
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Green Way
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Green Way
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Green Way
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Green Way
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Green Way
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Green Way
6
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg N1 from Green Way? +
Pietermaritzburg N1 is about 1,553.1 km from Green Way by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N1 to Green Way? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N1 to Green Way 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 Pietermaritzburg N1 to Green Way? +
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 Pietermaritzburg N1 to Green Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,599.97 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,612.27 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,896.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,919.79 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N1 to Green Way? +
Yes. There are 17 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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Towns along the route

: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg N1 To Green Way
Bethlehem
From Pietermaritzburg N1 To Green Way
: Bloemfontein
From Pietermaritzburg N1 To Green Way
: Cape Town
From Pietermaritzburg N1 To Green Way
: Maitland
From Pietermaritzburg N1 To Green Way
Muizenberg
From Pietermaritzburg N1 To Green Way
Pinelands
From Pietermaritzburg N1 To Green Way

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg N1, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Green Way, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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