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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Heidelbergweg

Pietermaritzburg N3 to Heidelbergweg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 472.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 32 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pietermaritzburg N3 → Heidelbergweg
Road distance
472.0 km
N3 R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
425.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 32 min
End point
Heidelberg Road
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
332 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R790.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R793.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R880.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R887.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,042.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,047.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,161.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,170.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,371.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,378.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,528.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,540.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
331° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
151° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5874, 30.3910
End coords Destination point
-26.2236, 28.3196
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

472.0 km 5 hrs 32 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N3
Finish Heidelbergweg
Map key
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
    23.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Heidelberg
    0.6 km
  9. Turn left onto Heidelberg Road
    28.0 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R1,376.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
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
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
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Routes ↩ Heidelbergweg → Pietermaritzburg N3 Pietermaritzburg N3 to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg N3 to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg N3 to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Heidelbergweg Pretoria to Heidelbergweg Cape Town to Heidelbergweg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
236.5 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 46 min • 2 hrs 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heidelbergweg
06:30 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
39 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,973.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R94.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,076.99
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
236.5 km
Total: 472.0 km
Midpoint 236.5 km
472.0 km 5 hrs 32 min
Destination Heidelbergweg End: Heidelberg Road -26.22363, 28.31964

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 472.0 km
Return-cycle span 944.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 236.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.58735, 30.39099
Midpoint -28.16570, 29.07465
End -26.22363, 28.31964
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
2
  • Woolworths
    Benoni, 1501
  • PEP
    Pretoria Road, Johannesburg, 1501, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Heidelbergweg
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg N3 from Heidelbergweg? +
Pietermaritzburg N3 is about 472.0 km from Heidelbergweg by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Heidelbergweg? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Heidelbergweg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Heidelbergweg? +
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 Heidelbergweg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R790.20 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R793.94 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R880.27 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R887.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Heidelbergweg? +
Yes. There are 22 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 To Heidelbergweg
: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg N3 To Heidelbergweg
: Heidelberg
From Pietermaritzburg N3 To Heidelbergweg
Benoni
From Pietermaritzburg N3 To Heidelbergweg

Route Locations

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

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