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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Bank Lane N1

Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Bank Lane N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 538.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 → Bank Lane N1
Road distance
538.8 km
N1 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
478.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 11 min
End point
Bank Lane
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
371 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R901.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R906.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,004.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,012.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,190.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,195.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,325.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,336.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,565.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,573.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,744.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,758.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
333° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
153° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5874, 30.3910
End coords Destination point
-25.7474, 28.1890
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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538.8 km 6 hrs 11 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
Finish Bank Lane N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto Chota Motala Road
    0.3 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Chota Motala Road
    0.1 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Harrismith
    1.1 km
  5. Merge slight right
    166.5 km
  6. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    34.3 km
  11. Continue straight onto Kgosi Mampuru Street
    0.9 km
  12. Turn right onto W.F. Nkomo Street
    0.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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 -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Bank Lane N1 → Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Bank Lane N1 Pretoria to Bank Lane N1 Cape Town to Bank Lane N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
269.9 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 5 min • 3 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
89.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bank Lane N1
06:31 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,252.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R107.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,370.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 -29.58735, 30.39099
Midpoint
269.9 km
Total: 538.8 km
Midpoint 269.9 km
538.8 km 6 hrs 11 min
Destination Bank Lane N1 End: Bank Lane -25.74744, 28.18895

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 538.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,077.6 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 269.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.58735, 30.39099
Midpoint -27.88748, 28.96293
End -25.74744, 28.18895
Destination services

Available in Bank Lane N1

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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 Bank Lane N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bank Lane N1
6
  • PEP
    14 Bureau Avenue, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • Mr Price
    Thabo Sehume Street, Pretoria, 0002
  • Truworths
    Pretoria
  • Mr Price
    Pretoria
  • Mr Price
    Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria
  • PEP
    275 Church Street, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Bank Lane N1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Bank Lane N1
5
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Bank Lane N1
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bank Lane N1
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 3 nearby matches around Bank Lane N1
3
  • Clicks
    Pretorius Street, Pretoria
  • Clicks
    Bosman Street
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Bank Lane N1
6
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 from Bank Lane N1? +
Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 is about 538.8 km from Bank Lane N1 by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Bank Lane N1? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Bank Lane N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Bank Lane N1? +
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 to Bank Lane N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R901.98 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R906.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,004.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,012.93 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Bank Lane N1? +
Yes. There are 35 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 crosses a provincial boundary. 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 N3 To Bank Lane N1
: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 To Bank Lane N1
: Pretoria
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 To Bank Lane N1
Polokwane
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 To Bank Lane N1
Johannesburg
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 To Bank Lane N1
Bank Lane
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 To Bank Lane N1

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

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Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 262.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 166.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 383.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
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