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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5 to Bryanston

Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5 to Bryanston is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 517.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 54 min.

N Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5 → Bryanston
Road distance
517.3 km
M81
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
462.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 54 min
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
354 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R865.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R870.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R964.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R972.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,142.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,148.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,272.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,283.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,503.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,510.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,674.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,688.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
329° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
149° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6325, 30.4112
End coords Destination point
-26.0514, 28.0281
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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517.3 km 5 hrs 54 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5
Finish Bryanston
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    172.8 km
  2. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork
    89.8 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.5 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards M81
    0.1 km
  6. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.0 km
  7. Turn left onto Bryanston Drive
    1.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Mount Street
    0.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Portman Road
    0.2 km
  10. Turn left
    0.1 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
259.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 57 min • 2 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
86.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bryanston
06:32 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,162.37
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.35
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R103.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,276.18
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5 -29.63246, 30.41116
Midpoint
259.1 km
Total: 517.3 km
Midpoint 259.1 km
517.3 km 5 hrs 54 min
Destination Bryanston -26.05139, 28.02806

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 517.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,034.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 259.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.63246, 30.41116
Midpoint -28.01867, 28.99478
End -26.05139, 28.02806
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 Bryanston
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bryanston
6
  • Woolworths
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • Woolworths
    Witkoppen Road Fourways Mall, Sandton, 2068
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • Ackermans
    Woodmead Drive, 2191
  • JAM
    Waterval Crescent, 2191
  • Crocs
    Waterval Crescent, 2191
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Bryanston
6
  • Capitec Bank
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • FNB
    335 Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg
  • FNB
    Tambach Road Chilli Lane, Sandton, 2056
  • Capitec Bank
    Tambach Road Chilli Lane, Sandton, 2191
  • ABSA
    Witkoppen Road, Johannesburg
  • Capitec Bank
    Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bryanston
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bryanston
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Bryanston
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Bryanston
6
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5 from Bryanston? +
Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5 is about 517.3 km from Bryanston by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5 to Bryanston? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5 to Bryanston in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5 to Bryanston? +
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 N3 N1 N5 to Bryanston? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R865.98 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R870.08 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R964.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R972.51 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5 to Bryanston? +
Yes. There are 33 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Bryanston
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5 To Bryanston
Sandton
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5 To Bryanston

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 N5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bryanston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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