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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Atteridgeville

N Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 → Atteridgeville
Road distance
534.1 km
N1 R562
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
479.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 16 min
End point
Molope Street
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
376 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,019.86
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,024.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,242.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,249.83
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,345.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,351.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,638.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,649.09
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,770.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,777.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,156.50
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,169.85
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
332° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
152° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5849, 30.3429
End coords Destination point
-25.7714, 28.0736
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Atteridgeville is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 534.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 16 min.
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Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 → Atteridgeville
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Car
534.1 km
6 hrs 16 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
534.1 km
~8 hrs 13 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
534 km
↑ 3 hrs 12 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 4 min
With airport
~3 hrs 4 min
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534.1 km 6 hrs 16 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N5 N3
Finish Atteridgeville
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    161.1 km
  2. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  6. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    9.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R562: Noordwyk
    0.7 km
  8. Turn left onto Olifantsfontein Road
    1.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Summit Road
    3.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Main Road
    5.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Road
    6.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Quagga Road
    7.5 km
  14. Turn left onto Maunde Street
    0.3 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Maunde Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Maunde Street
    3.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Moloantoa Street
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left onto Thindisa Street
    0.3 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Gomba Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right onto Molope Street
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 33
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 9 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Atteridgeville → Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Atteridgeville Pretoria to Atteridgeville Cape Town to Atteridgeville
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
267.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 8 min • 3 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
88.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Atteridgeville
06:38 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 13 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,232.61
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R106.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,350.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 -29.58487, 30.34286
Midpoint
267.6 km
Total: 534.1 km
Midpoint 267.6 km
534.1 km 6 hrs 16 min
Destination Atteridgeville End: Molope Street -25.77139, 28.07361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 534.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,068.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 267.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.58487, 30.34286
Midpoint -27.84533, 28.95908
End -25.77139, 28.07361
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How far is Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 from Atteridgeville? +
Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 is about 534.1 km from Atteridgeville by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Atteridgeville? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Atteridgeville in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Atteridgeville? +
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 N5 N3 to Atteridgeville? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,019.86 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,024.09 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,242.14 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,249.83 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Atteridgeville? +
Yes. There are 33 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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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 To Atteridgeville
Polokwane
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Johannesburg
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: Noordwyk
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Midrand
From Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 To Atteridgeville

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg N5 N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Atteridgeville
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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