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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 to Johannesburg

Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 to Johannesburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 492.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 41 min.

N Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 → Johannesburg
Road distance
492.2 km
M31 N17 N3 R29 R56
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
443.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 41 min
End point
Commissioner Street
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
341 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R823.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R827.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R917.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R925.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,087.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,092.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,211.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,220.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,430.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,437.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,593.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,606.48
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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
-29.6013, 30.4069
End coords Destination point
-26.2050, 28.0497
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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492.2 km 5 hrs 41 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5
Finish Johannesburg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.4 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R56
    0.3 km
  3. Go straight onto New England Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right
    170.4 km
  6. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    55.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    0.1 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Johannesburg
    1.7 km
  10. Merge slight right
    3.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31: Heidelbergweg
    0.5 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road
    5.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.5 km
  14. Turn slight left towards R29
    0.2 km
  15. Turn slight right onto Anderson Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Goud Street
    0.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Commissioner Street
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 2 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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
246.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 50 min • 2 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg
06:32 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 39 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,057.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.44
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,165.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 -29.60128, 30.40694
Midpoint
246.5 km
Total: 492.2 km
Midpoint 246.5 km
492.2 km 5 hrs 41 min
Destination Johannesburg End: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 492.2 km
Return-cycle span 984.4 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 246.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60128, 30.40694
Midpoint -28.11966, 29.05009
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Spitz
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Usave
    156 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Spar
    Johannesburg
  • Quickshop
    Johannesburg
  • Game
    Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Boxer
    Noord Street, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Shoprite
    120 End Street, Johannesburg, 2094, Gauteng
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Johannesburg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Business and urban culture hub
Standout District-based city of work, nightlife and culture
Johannesburg works best when treated as a district-based city rather than one central point, with business travel, dining, nightlife and urban culture distributed across very different areas.
Best for Who this destination suits
Business trip City break Food and nightlife Events travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Sandton, Rosebank, Melrose, the inner city and the airport corridor all create different route patterns. The final district matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Destination facts Quick reference details
Joburg Tourism positions the city strongly around tourism investment and long-term value
The city is best treated as a set of districts rather than one centre
Business-led travel remains a major part of Johannesburg demand
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 from Johannesburg? +
Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 is about 492.2 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 to Johannesburg? +
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 N3 N5 to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R823.97 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R827.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R917.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R925.33 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 24 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

Scottsville
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 To Johannesburg
Richmond
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: Harrismith
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: Johannesburg
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Springs
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: Heidelbergweg
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City Deep
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Route Locations

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

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