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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Roodepoort

N Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 → Roodepoort
Road distance
503.6 km
M94 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
451.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 50 min
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
350 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R961.62
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R965.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,171.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,178.46
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,268.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,274.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,545.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,554.91
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,669.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,676.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,033.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,045.94
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
327° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
147° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5849, 30.3429
End coords Destination point
-26.1564, 27.8858
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Roodepoort is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 503.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 50 min.
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Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 → Roodepoort
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Car
503.6 km
5 hrs 50 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
503.6 km
~7 hrs 44 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
504 km
↑ 2 hrs 49 min faster
Flight time
1 hr
With airport
~3 hrs
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503.6 km 5 hrs 50 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N5 N3
Finish Roodepoort
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Destination
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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
    53.9 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  6. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  7. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  10. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    15.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.2 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    9.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Gordon Road
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    0.9 km
  18. Turn right onto Ontdekkers Road
    1.8 km
  19. Turn slight left towards Barry Hertzog Drive
    0.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto Barry Hertzog Drive
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right onto Louis Botha Drive
    1.1 km
  22. Continue straight onto Honeyball Avenue
    2.0 km
  23. Turn right
    0.0 km
  24. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Roodepoort → 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 Roodepoort Pretoria to Roodepoort Cape Town to Roodepoort
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
252.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 55 min • 2 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
83.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Roodepoort
06:40 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,105.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R100.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,215.91
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 -29.58487, 30.34286
Midpoint
252.2 km
Total: 503.6 km
Midpoint 252.2 km
503.6 km 5 hrs 50 min
Destination Roodepoort -26.15639, 27.88583

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 503.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,007.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 252.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.58487, 30.34286
Midpoint -27.97804, 28.97951
End -26.15639, 27.88583
Places

Places in Roodepoort

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

29 places
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 77 Main Street, 1724, Gauteng
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University

UNISA Florida Campus

🏫 University 28 Pioneer Avenue, Roodepoort, 1710
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
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School

Laersskool Horison

🏫 School Heron Street, Roodepoort
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Roodepoort
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School

West Ridge high school

🏫 School Canary Avenue, Roodepoort, 1850
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 1709, Gauteng
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School

West Ridge High School

🏫 School Canary Avenue, Roodepoort, 1850
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School

St. John the Baptist Catholic School

🏫 School 11 Amelia Street, 1724
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Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store Roodepoort, 1724
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Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
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School

Constantia Kloof Primary

🏫 School Liebenberg Street, Roodepoort
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School

Playschool Academy

🏫 School Ontdekkers Road
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School

Playschool Academy

🏫 School Ontdekkers Road
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 7 Goldman Street, Roodepoort
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Bank

African Bank

🏦 Bank Goldman Street
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Bank

Nedbank

🏦 Bank 16 Goldman Street, Johannesburg
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Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank 21A Goldman Street, Johannesburg, 1709
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Supermarket

Checkers Hyper

📍 Supermarket Roodepoort, 1734, Gauteng
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Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Goldman Street
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Florida, 1709, Gauteng
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Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store Roodepoort, 1709
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Shopping centre

Westgate Shopping centre

🏬 Shopping centre 120 Ontdekkers Road, Roodepoort, 1725
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Clothing store

Woolworths

👔 Clothing store Crous Drive Westgate Mall, Roodepoort, 1724
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Clothing store

Pick n Pay Clothing

👔 Clothing store Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store 14th Avenue, Roodepoort, Gauteng
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 1709, Gauteng
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Mcgarth Street, Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
Destination brief

Travelling to Roodepoort

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

Signature West Rand urban district
Standout Residential-western Gauteng base with local attractions
Roodepoort is most useful as a western Gauteng district destination, where lakes, heritage, suburban stays and west-side city access matter more than conventional sightseeing expectations.
Best for Who this destination suits
West Rand stay Suburban access Practical city routing Short business trip
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The final suburb matters because Roodepoort covers a broad urban area and a stay near Florida Lake is not the same as one closer to the highway or industrial side.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Roodepoort as a western Gauteng base for suburban stays, local attractions and route positioning on the West Rand.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Regional travel information highlights attractions such as Florida Lake and local museums
Roodepoort is best understood as a broad urban district rather than a single compact centre
Its route value comes from west-side Gauteng positioning
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 from Roodepoort? +
Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 is about 503.6 km from Roodepoort by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Roodepoort? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Roodepoort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Roodepoort? +
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 Roodepoort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R961.62 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R965.61 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,171.21 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,178.46 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Roodepoort? +
Yes. There are 27 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

: Germiston
From Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 To Roodepoort
Kimberley
From Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 To Roodepoort
ern Bypass
From Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 To Roodepoort
: Pretoria
From Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 To Roodepoort
Western Bypass
From Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 To Roodepoort

Route Locations

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

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