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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 to Richmond

Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 to Richmond is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 921.2 km in roughly 10 hrs 7 min.

N Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 → Richmond
Road distance
921.2 km
N1 N3 N5 R56
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
651.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 7 min
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
607 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,542.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,549.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,717.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,731.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,034.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,044.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,266.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,285.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,677.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,689.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,982.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,006.62
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
250° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
70° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.6013, 30.4069
End coords Destination point
-31.4131, 23.9436
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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921.2 km 10 hrs 7 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5
Finish Richmond
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    50.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  9. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  10. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    468.7 km
  14. Turn left
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R779.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
460.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 3 min • 5 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
66.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
153.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
49.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Richmond
06:56 – 17:45
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:56
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,850.69
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R184.24
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,053.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 -29.60128, 30.40694
Midpoint
460.8 km
Total: 921.2 km
Midpoint 460.8 km
921.2 km 10 hrs 7 min
Destination Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 921.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,842.4 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 460.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60128, 30.40694
Midpoint -28.57016, 26.95561
End -31.41306, 23.94361
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Richmond
1

  • Richmond, 7090, Northern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 from Richmond? +
Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 is about 921.2 km from Richmond by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 to Richmond? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 to Richmond 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 N3 N3 N5 to Richmond? +
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 Richmond? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,542.12 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,549.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,717.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,731.81 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 to Richmond? +
Yes. There are 13 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. 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 Richmond
: Harrismith
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Bethlehem
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 To Richmond
: Bloemfontein
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 To Richmond

Route Locations

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

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