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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Bergville

Pietermaritzburg N3 to Bergville is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 157.2 km in roughly 1 hr 52 min.

N Pietermaritzburg N3 → Bergville
Road distance
157.2 km
N3 R74
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
138.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 52 min
End point
Kingsway
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
112 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R263.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R264.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R293.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R295.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R347.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R348.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R386.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R389.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R456.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R458.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R508.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R512.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
313° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
133° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5874, 30.3910
End coords Destination point
-28.7311, 29.3517
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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157.2 km 1 hr 52 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N3
Finish Bergville
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    111.6 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: Colenso
    0.6 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards R74: Colenso
    0.0 km
  8. Go straight
    42.6 km
  9. Turn right onto West Street
    0.3 km
  10. Continue left onto South Street
    0.0 km
  11. Turn left onto Kingsway
    0.1 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R441.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
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 ↩ Bergville → Pietermaritzburg N3 Pietermaritzburg N3 to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg N3 to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg N3 to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Bergville Pretoria to Bergville Cape Town to Bergville
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
78.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
56 min • 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bergville
06:33 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 16 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R656.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R31.43
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R691.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg N3 -29.58735, 30.39099
Midpoint
78.6 km
Total: 157.2 km
Midpoint 78.6 km
157.2 km 1 hr 52 min
Destination Bergville End: Kingsway -28.73111, 29.35167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 157.2 km
Return-cycle span 314.3 km
Traversal time 1 hr 52 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 78.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.58735, 30.39099
Midpoint -29.10739, 29.93967
End -28.73111, 29.35167
Destination services

Available in Bergville

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Bergville
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Bergville
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Bergville

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

Standout Why Bergville stands out
Bergville reflects foothill and destination-stay planning rather than generic town wording, especially for Berg access trips.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Bergville arrivals are most useful when the final lodge, camp or local destination is known before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Bergville stays, mountain-base planning and northern Drakensberg route travel.
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Questions 8
How far is Pietermaritzburg N3 from Bergville? +
Pietermaritzburg N3 is about 157.2 km from Bergville by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Bergville? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Bergville in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Bergville? +
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 to Bergville? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R263.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R264.34 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R293.09 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R295.46 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Bergville? +
Yes. There are 8 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. 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 To Bergville
: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg N3 To Bergville
: Colenso
From Pietermaritzburg N3 To Bergville
Kingsway
From Pietermaritzburg N3 To Bergville

Route Locations

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

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