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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 to Springs

Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 to Springs is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 475.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 38 min.

N Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 → Springs
Road distance
475.9 km
N3 R42 R56
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
419.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 38 min
End point
Goods Street
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
338 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R796.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R800.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R887.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R894.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,051.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,056.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,170.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,180.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,383.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,389.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,540.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,553.12
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
332° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
152° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6013, 30.4069
End coords Destination point
-26.2550, 28.4373
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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475.9 km 5 hrs 38 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5
Finish Springs
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    251.4 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    19.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  9. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    30.3 km
  10. Turn left onto Colliery Road
    0.4 km
  11. Continue straight onto 5th Avenue
    1.0 km
  12. Turn left onto Main Avenue
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Goods Street
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
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
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
238.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 49 min • 2 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
79.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Springs
06:30 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,989.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.52
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R95.17
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,093.83
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
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 N3 N5 -29.60128, 30.40694
Midpoint
238.4 km
Total: 475.9 km
Midpoint 238.4 km
475.9 km 5 hrs 38 min
Destination Springs End: Goods Street -26.25500, 28.43731

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 475.9 km
Return-cycle span 951.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 238.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60128, 30.40694
Midpoint -28.18531, 29.08700
End -26.25500, 28.43731
Destination services

Available in Springs

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Springs
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Springs
1
  • PEP
    Springs, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Springs
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Springs
2
  • Shell
    150 Springs West Road, 1559, Gauteng
  • Shell
    47 Ermelo Road, 1559, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Springs
6
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 from Springs? +
Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 is about 475.9 km from Springs by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 to Springs? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 to Springs in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 to Springs? +
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 Springs? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R796.61 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R800.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R887.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R894.60 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 to Springs? +
Yes. There are 20 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 Springs
Richmond
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 To Springs
: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 To Springs
: Nigel
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N5 To Springs

Route Locations

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

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