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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N1 to Somerset

Pietermaritzburg N1 to Somerset is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 518.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 57 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pietermaritzburg N1 → Somerset
Road distance
518.4 km
N3 R512
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
459.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 57 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
357 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R867.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R871.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R966.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R974.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,144.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,150.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,275.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,285.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,506.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,513.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,678.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,691.84
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
328° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
148° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-26.0750, 27.9372
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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518.4 km 5 hrs 57 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N1
Finish Somerset
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    251.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    95.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards R512: Northgate
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    2.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Olievenhout Avenue
    1.5 km
  14. Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.0 km
  15. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  16. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  17. Turn left
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 34
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 34 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Somerset → Pietermaritzburg N1 Pietermaritzburg N1 to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg N1 to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg N1 to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Somerset Pretoria to Somerset Cape Town to Somerset
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
259.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 58 min • 2 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
86.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Somerset
06:32 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,166.79
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.37
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R103.67
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,280.84
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg N1 Start: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
259.6 km
Total: 518.4 km
Midpoint 259.6 km
518.4 km 5 hrs 57 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 518.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,036.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 259.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -27.95253, 28.97434
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

Available in Somerset

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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 Somerset
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Somerset
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Somerset
2
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
  • Capitec Bank
    Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Somerset
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg N1 from Somerset? +
Pietermaritzburg N1 is about 518.4 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N1 to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N1 to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N1 to Somerset? +
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 Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R867.75 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R871.86 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R966.66 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R974.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N1 to Somerset? +
Yes. There are 34 tollgates 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. 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 Somerset
: Lanseria
From Pietermaritzburg N1 To Somerset
: gate
From Pietermaritzburg N1 To Somerset

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg N1, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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