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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Mangaung

Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Mangaung is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 275.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 13 min.

N Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 → Mangaung
Road distance
275.3 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
189.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 13 min
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
193 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R460.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R463.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R513.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R517.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R608.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R610.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R677.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R682.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R800.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R803.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R891.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R898.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
306° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
126° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5874, 30.3910
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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275.3 km 3 hrs 13 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
Finish Mangaung
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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
    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
    4.6 km
  10. Turn left
    8.5 km
  11. Go straight
    29.4 km
  12. Turn left
    0.5 km
  13. Go straight
    4.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  15. Turn right
    0.4 km
  16. Turn left
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
Routes ↩ Mangaung → 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 Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
137.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 36 min • 1 hr 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:32 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 26 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,150.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.51
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R55.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,211.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 -29.58735, 30.39099
Midpoint
137.8 km
Total: 275.3 km
Midpoint 137.8 km
275.3 km 3 hrs 13 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 275.3 km
Return-cycle span 550.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 137.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.58735, 30.39099
Midpoint -28.69440, 29.63848
End -28.57833, 28.82326
Destination services

Available in Mangaung

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mangaung
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Mangaung
2
  • Shoprite
    Phuthaditjhaba, 9866, Free State
  • Shoprite
    Phuthaditjhaba, 9869, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 from Mangaung? +
Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 is about 275.3 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Mangaung? +
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 Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R460.88 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R463.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R513.41 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R517.57 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 12 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: Greytown
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 To Mangaung
: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 To Mangaung
Bethlehem
From Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 To Mangaung

Route Locations

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

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