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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 to Alexandra

Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 to Alexandra is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 498.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 43 min.

N Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 → Alexandra
Road distance
498.3 km
M54 N3 R33
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
447.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 43 min
End point
Sheep Lane
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
343 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R834.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R838.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R929.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R936.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,100.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,105.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,226.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,235.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,448.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,454.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,613.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,626.25
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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
-29.5876, 30.3864
End coords Destination point
-26.1044, 28.0989
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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498.3 km 5 hrs 43 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N3 N1
Finish Alexandra
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R33
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Chota Motala Road
    0.3 km
  4. Continue make a U-turn onto Chota Motala Road
    0.1 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Harrismith
    1.1 km
  6. Merge slight right
    166.5 km
  7. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    74.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra
    0.6 km
  10. Turn left onto London Road
    2.1 km
  11. Turn right onto 16th Avenue
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Alfred Nzo Street
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto 12th Avenue
    0.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Sheep Lane
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 7 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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
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
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 -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Alexandra → Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Alexandra Pretoria to Alexandra Cape Town to Alexandra
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
249.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 51 min • 2 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Alexandra
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
R2,082.79
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.97
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R99.66
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,192.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 -29.58763, 30.38641
Midpoint
249.6 km
Total: 498.3 km
Midpoint 249.6 km
498.3 km 5 hrs 43 min
Destination Alexandra End: Sheep Lane -26.10444, 28.09889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 498.3 km
Return-cycle span 996.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 249.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.58763, 30.38641
Midpoint -28.06216, 29.02135
End -26.10444, 28.09889
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 Alexandra
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Alexandra
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 from Alexandra? +
Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 is about 498.3 km from Alexandra by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 to Alexandra? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 to Alexandra in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 to Alexandra? +
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 to Alexandra? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R834.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R838.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R929.18 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R936.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 to Alexandra? +
Yes. There are 29 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Greytown
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 To Alexandra
: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 To Alexandra
: Alexandra
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 To Alexandra
Sheep Lane
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N1 To Alexandra

Route Locations

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

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