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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N3 to St Andrews Bloemfontein

Pietermaritzburg N3 to St Andrews Bloemfontein is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 559.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pietermaritzburg N3 → St Andrews Bloemfontein
Road distance
559.9 km
N1 N3 N5 N8
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
409.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 22 min
End point
Reid Street
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
382 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,069.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,073.47
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,302.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,310.10
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,410.54
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,416.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,717.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,728.60
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,855.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,863.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,260.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,274.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
276° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
96° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5874, 30.3910
End coords Destination point
-29.1062, 26.2060
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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559.9 km 6 hrs 22 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N3
Finish St Andrews Bloemfontein
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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
    90.2 km
  10. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    107.1 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive towards N8: Bloemfontein
    3.6 km
  16. Continue straight onto Zastron Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn slight left onto 3rd Avenue
    0.5 km
  18. Turn right onto Reid Street
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R779.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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 ↩ St Andrews Bloemfontein → Pietermaritzburg N3 Pietermaritzburg N3 to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg N3 to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg N3 to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg N3 to Durban Johannesburg to St Andrews Bloemfontein Pretoria to St Andrews Bloemfontein Cape Town to St Andrews Bloemfontein
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
279.9 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 11 min • 3 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
93.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at St Andrews Bloemfontein
06:47 – 17:35
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 36 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,340.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.20
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R111.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,463.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg N3 -29.58735, 30.39099
Midpoint
279.9 km
Total: 559.9 km
Midpoint 279.9 km
559.9 km 6 hrs 22 min
Destination St Andrews Bloemfontein End: Reid Street -29.10620, 26.20604

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 559.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,119.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 279.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.58735, 30.39099
Midpoint -28.30492, 28.57467
End -29.10620, 26.20604
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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around St Andrews Bloemfontein
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around St Andrews Bloemfontein
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Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around St Andrews Bloemfontein
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around St Andrews Bloemfontein
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around St Andrews Bloemfontein
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around St Andrews Bloemfontein
5
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg N3 from St Andrews Bloemfontein? +
Pietermaritzburg N3 is about 559.9 km from St Andrews Bloemfontein by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N3 to St Andrews Bloemfontein? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N3 to St Andrews Bloemfontein in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N3 to St Andrews Bloemfontein? +
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 St Andrews Bloemfontein? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,069.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,073.47 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,302.03 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,310.10 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N3 to St Andrews Bloemfontein? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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 St Andrews Bloemfontein
: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg N3 To St Andrews Bloemfontein
Bethlehem
From Pietermaritzburg N3 To St Andrews Bloemfontein
: Bloemfontein
From Pietermaritzburg N3 To St Andrews Bloemfontein
Bram Fischer Airport
From Pietermaritzburg N3 To St Andrews Bloemfontein
Maseru
From Pietermaritzburg N3 To St Andrews Bloemfontein

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
St Andrews Bloemfontein, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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