Distance from Pietermaritzburg N3 R29 to Johannesburg

N Pietermaritzburg N3 R29 → Johannesburg

Road distance

492.2 km

Mixed roads · M31 / N17 / N3 / R29 / R56

Pietermaritzburg N3 R29 to Johannesburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 492.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 41 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

443.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 41 min

End point

Commissioner Street

Return: 11 hrs 23 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

341 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 11 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R990.54

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R994.44

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

328° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

148° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.6013, 30.4069

End coords Destination point

-26.2050, 28.0497

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 20 °C Pietermaritzburg N3 R29 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 19 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Pietermaritzburg N3 R29 → Johannesburg

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Car

492.2 km

5 hrs 41 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

492.2 km

~7 hrs 34 min

65 km/h avg

✈ PZB → JNB (53 min)
↑ 3 hrs 48 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 443 km from start

"54 on Bath is a smaller, more polished hotel in Rosebank, and it feels quite dif…"

B 443 km from start

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 443 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Pietermaritzburg N3 R29

Finish Johannesburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Pietermaritzburg N3 R29 to Johannesburg via N3 and N17

National highway route N3N17
Directions from Pietermaritzburg N3 R29 to Johannesburg via M31

Metro arterial route M31
Directions from Pietermaritzburg N3 R29 to Johannesburg via R56 and R29

Provincial road routes R56R29
Start your journey

1.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R56

0.3 km
Go straight onto New England Road

0.1 km
Turn right towards N3: Harrismith

0.4 km
Merge slight right

170.4 km
Continue straight

251.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

55.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg

0.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Johannesburg

1.7 km
Merge slight right

3.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31: Heidelbergweg

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road

5.4 km
Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive

0.5 km
Turn slight left towards R29

0.2 km
Turn slight right onto Anderson Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Goud Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Commissioner Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 24

Known total R1,379.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 2 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

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

246.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 50 min • 2 hrs 50 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

35.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

81.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

26.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg

06:52 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 35 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,057.48

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.84

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R98.44

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,165.76

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (11)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Pietermaritzburg N3 R29 -29.60128, 30.40694

Midpoint

246.5 km

Total: 492.2 km

Midpoint 246.5 km

492.2 km 5 hrs 41 min

Destination Johannesburg End: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 492.2 km

Return-cycle span 984.4 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 41 min

Maneuver count 18

Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 246.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60128, 30.40694

Midpoint -28.11966, 29.05009

End -26.20500, 28.04972

Destination brief

Travelling to Johannesburg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Business and urban culture hub

Standout District-based city of work, nightlife and culture

Johannesburg works best when treated as a district-based city rather than one central point, with business travel, dining, nightlife and urban culture distributed across very different areas.

Best for Who this destination suits

Business trip City break Food and nightlife Events travel

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Sandton, Rosebank, Melrose, the inner city and the airport corridor all create different route patterns. The final district matters.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Destination facts Quick reference details

Joburg Tourism positions the city strongly around tourism investment and long-term value

The city is best treated as a set of districts rather than one centre

Business-led travel remains a major part of Johannesburg demand

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Pietermaritzburg N3 R29 from Johannesburg? +

Pietermaritzburg N3 R29 is about 492.2 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N3 R29 to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N3 R29 to Johannesburg in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N3 R29 to Johannesburg? +

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 R29 to Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R990.54 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R994.44 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R989.48 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,036.97 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N3 R29 to Johannesburg? +

Yes. There are 24 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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Bean There Coffee Company

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Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

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School of Culinary Arts International Qualification

Greenview Tutorial

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African Bank

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OK Furniture

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Avon

OK Furniture

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MEAT Gandhi

Quickshop

Markham

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Spitz

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Akhona Furnishers

Noord Taxi Rank

Department of Correctional Services

Game

PEP Cell

Jeppe Education Centre

Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development

Capitec Bank

Mantech

Boxer

FNB

Shoprite

Johannesburg City Hall

City Property Administration

Bridge Books

Gauteng Provincial Legislative

Capitec Bank

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OPEN Collaborative Space

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