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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Theunissen

N Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 → Theunissen
Road distance
471.9 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
377.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 37 min
End point
President Steyn Street
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
337 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R901.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R904.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,097.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,104.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,188.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,193.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,448.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,457.05
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,564.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,570.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,905.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,917.17
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
290° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
110° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5849, 30.3429
End coords Destination point
-28.4006, 26.7106
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Theunissen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 471.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 37 min.
Travel modes
Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 → Theunissen
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Car
471.9 km
5 hrs 37 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
471.9 km
~7 hrs 15 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
472 km
↑ 2 hrs 40 min faster
Flight time
56 min
With airport
~2 hrs 56 min
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471.9 km 5 hrs 37 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N5 N3
Finish Theunissen
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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
    161.1 km
  2. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  5. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  6. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.7 km
  8. Continue straight
    30.3 km
  9. Turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.3 km
  10. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.6 km
  11. Turn right
    0.4 km
  12. Turn left onto President Steyn Street
    0.0 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 12 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
235.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 48 min • 2 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 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
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Theunissen
06:49 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,972.62
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
R94.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,076.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 -29.58487, 30.34286
Midpoint
235.9 km
Total: 471.9 km
Midpoint 235.9 km
471.9 km 5 hrs 37 min
Destination Theunissen End: President Steyn Street -28.40056, 26.71056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 471.9 km
Return-cycle span 943.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 235.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.58487, 30.34286
Midpoint -28.27709, 28.91540
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 from Theunissen? +
Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 is about 471.9 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Theunissen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Theunissen? +
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 Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R901.10 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R904.84 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,097.49 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,104.29 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Theunissen? +
Yes. There are 12 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 To Theunissen
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Route Locations

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

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