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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Trans Kalahari Corridor

N Pietermaritzburg N3 → Trans Kalahari Corridor
Road distance
1,871.2 km
M81 N3 R564
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,533.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
48
Info Travel board
Travel time
21 hrs 8 min
End point
Trans-Kalahari Corridor
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1268 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops
23 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,572.94
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,587.76
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,351.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,378.60
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,714.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,733.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,741.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,777.32
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R6,203.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R6,228.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R7,554.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R7,601.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
297° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
117° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5874, 30.3910
End coords Destination point
-22.5834, 17.1477
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Pietermaritzburg N3 to Trans Kalahari Corridor is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,871.2 km in roughly 21 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Pietermaritzburg N3 → Trans Kalahari Corridor
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Car
1,871.2 km
21 hrs 8 min
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Two-wheeler
1,871.2 km
~28 hrs 47 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,871 km
↑ 15 hrs 23 min faster
Flight time
3 hrs 44 min
With airport
~5 hrs 44 min
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1,871.2 km 21 hrs 8 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N3
Finish Trans Kalahari Corridor
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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
    89.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.2 km
  10. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.7 km
  11. Turn slight left towards R564: Witkoppen Road
    0.3 km
  12. Go straight onto Witkoppen Road
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
    5.0 km
  14. Continue straight onto Cedar Road
    2.9 km
  15. Turn left
    4.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    20.5 km
  17. Continue left
    9.5 km
  18. Turn right
    10.2 km
  19. Continue straight
    4.6 km
  20. Merge slight right
    183.0 km
  21. Turn right
    49.0 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  23. Continue
    0.7 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  25. Continue
    0.2 km
  26. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left
    0.5 km
  28. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  29. Continue left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    10.0 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  31. Continue
    36.4 km
  32. Continue left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    5.6 km
  33. Continue straight onto Main Street
    4.5 km
  34. Continue straight onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    74.0 km
  35. Continue straight onto Sir Seretse Khama Avenue
    2.1 km
  36. Turn slight left onto Sir Seretse Karma Highway
    0.0 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  38. Continue
    462.6 km
  39. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.2 km
  40. Merge slight right onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    164.7 km
  41. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  42. Turn left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    109.4 km
  43. Turn right onto Cuito Cuanavale Street
    162.1 km
  44. Keep slight right at the fork onto Dr. Hage G. Geingob Freeway
    13.3 km
  45. Turn right onto Dordabis Road
    1.3 km
  46. Turn left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    20.9 km
  47. Continue make a U-turn onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    0.1 km
  48. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 39
Known total R1,592.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 39 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
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
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Swartruggens Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R103.00
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
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Trans Kalahari Corridor → Pietermaritzburg N3 Pietermaritzburg N3 to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg N3 to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg N3 to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Trans Kalahari Corridor Pretoria to Trans Kalahari Corridor Cape Town to Trans Kalahari Corridor
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Halfway point
936.0 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Khomas Region
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 hrs 34 min • 10 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Khomas Region
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
134.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
311.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
101.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Trans Kalahari Corridor
07:15 – 18:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 39 min
SunriseDawn break
07:15
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,821.61
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R37.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R374.24
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R8,233.27
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (46)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg N3 -29.58735, 30.39099
Midpoint
936.0 km
Total: 1,871.2 km
Midpoint 936.0 km
1,871.2 km 21 hrs 8 min
Destination Trans Kalahari Corridor End: Trans-Kalahari Corridor -22.58339, 17.14768

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Khomas Region
One-way road span 1,871.2 km
Return-cycle span 3,742.4 km
Traversal time 21 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 48
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 936.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.58735, 30.39099
Midpoint -24.59165, 24.74222
End -22.58339, 17.14768
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How far is Pietermaritzburg N3 from Trans Kalahari Corridor? +
Pietermaritzburg N3 is about 1,871.2 km from Trans Kalahari Corridor by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Trans Kalahari Corridor? +
The drive usually takes about 21 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Trans Kalahari Corridor 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 Trans Kalahari Corridor? +
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 Trans Kalahari Corridor? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,572.94 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,587.76 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R4,351.66 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R4,378.60 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Trans Kalahari Corridor? +
Yes. There are 39 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 Trans Kalahari Corridor
: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg N3 To Trans Kalahari Corridor
: Fourways
From Pietermaritzburg N3 To Trans Kalahari Corridor
Trans-Kalahari Corridor
From Pietermaritzburg N3 To Trans Kalahari Corridor

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Trans Kalahari Corridor, Khomas Region
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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