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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Dirt Road Pmb 3201

Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Dirt Road Pmb 3201 is a short everyday drive, covering about 3.1 km in roughly 4 min.

N Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 → Dirt Road Pmb 3201
Road distance
3.1 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 min
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
39.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R6.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R6.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R7.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R7.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R9.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R9.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R10.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R10.23
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
264° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
84° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.5874, 30.3910
End coords Destination point
-29.5886, 30.3760
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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3.1 km 4 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
Finish Dirt Road Pmb 3201
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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
    0.5 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Armitage Road
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Armitage Road
    0.2 km
  9. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  10. Turn right
    0.1 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N3
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Routes ↩ Dirt Road Pmb 3201 → 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 Dirt Road Pmb 3201 Pretoria to Dirt Road Pmb 3201 Cape Town to Dirt Road Pmb 3201
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 min • 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.2 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
0.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
46.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Dirt Road Pmb 3201
06:27 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R13.10
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R0.63
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R13.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 -29.58735, 30.39099
Midpoint
1.6 km
Total: 3.1 km
Midpoint 1.6 km
3.1 km 4 min
Destination Dirt Road Pmb 3201 -29.58862, 30.37596

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 3.1 km
Return-cycle span 6.3 km
Traversal time 4 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 350.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.58735, 30.39099
Midpoint -29.58762, 30.38910
End -29.58862, 30.37596
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Dirt Road Pmb 3201
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Dirt Road Pmb 3201
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Dirt Road Pmb 3201
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Dirt Road Pmb 3201
6
  • Pick n Pay
    50 Sanctuary Road Liberty Midlands Mall, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    27 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg
  • Parklane Superspar
    18 Chief Albert Luthuli Road
  • Bonjour
    75 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
  • Pick n Pay
    151 Victoria Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Dirt Road Pmb 3201
2
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Questions 8
How far is Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 from Dirt Road Pmb 3201? +
Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 is about 3.1 km from Dirt Road Pmb 3201 by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Dirt Road Pmb 3201? +
The drive usually takes about 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Dirt Road Pmb 3201 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Dirt Road Pmb 3201? +
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 Dirt Road Pmb 3201? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R5.25 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R5.27 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R5.85 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R5.89 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Dirt Road Pmb 3201? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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 Dirt Road Pmb 3201
: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 To Dirt Road Pmb 3201
Pietermaritzburg
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 To Dirt Road Pmb 3201

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg N3 N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Dirt Road Pmb 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 112.2 km Difference: 109.1 km
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About 155.2 km Difference: 152.0 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Dirt Road Pmb 3201 to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3

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