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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N5 to Van Der Stel

N Pietermaritzburg N5 → Van Der Stel
Road distance
1,546.6 km
N1 N3 N5 R44
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,197.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 15 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
End point
Salveira Street
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1035 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,953.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,965.36
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,596.74
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,619.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,896.47
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,912.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,745.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,775.09
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,126.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,148.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,244.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,283.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
242° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
62° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-34.0965, 18.8489
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Pietermaritzburg N5 to Van Der Stel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,546.6 km in roughly 17 hrs 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Pietermaritzburg N5 → Van Der Stel
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Car
1,546.6 km
17 hrs 15 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,546.6 km
~23 hrs 47 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,547 km
↑ 12 hrs 9 min faster
Flight time
3 hrs 5 min
With airport
~5 hrs 5 min
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1,546.6 km 17 hrs 15 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N5
Finish Van Der Stel
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Pietermaritz Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.7 km
  3. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    161.4 km
  8. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  11. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  12. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  15. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  18. Continue straight
    28.7 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Wellington
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left
    17.2 km
  21. Continue straight onto Strand Road
    4.7 km
  22. Continue straight onto Broadway Boulevard
    12.0 km
  23. Turn left
    0.2 km
  24. Turn right onto Old Main Road towards Somerset West
    1.4 km
  25. Turn left towards Somerset West
    1.8 km
  26. Turn left onto Rustenburg Street
    0.2 km
  27. Turn right onto Salveira Street
    0.2 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R943.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
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
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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 ↩ Van Der Stel → Pietermaritzburg N5 Pietermaritzburg N5 to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg N5 to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg N5 to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg N5 to Durban Johannesburg to Van Der Stel Pretoria to Van Der Stel Cape Town to Van Der Stel
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Halfway point
773.3 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 37 min • 8 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
111.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
257.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
83.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Van Der Stel
07:31 – 17:50
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
07:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,464.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R30.93
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R309.32
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,804.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg N5 Start: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
773.3 km
Total: 1,546.6 km
Midpoint 773.3 km
1,546.6 km 17 hrs 15 min
Destination Van Der Stel End: Salveira Street -34.09651, 18.84889

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,546.6 km
Return-cycle span 3,093.2 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 773.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -30.69379, 25.14009
End -34.09651, 18.84889
Places

Places in Van Der Stel

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35 places
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School

Hottentots Holland High School

🏫 School 15 Island Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
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School

Helderberg International School

🏫 School 18 Hazelden Drive, Heritage Park, Cape Town, 7130
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College

Boland College

🏫 College 71 Aerodrome Road, Strand, Cape Town, 7140
🏫
School

Silukhanyo Primary School

🏫 School 36 Xaki Street, Asanda Village, Strand, 7140
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 83 Main Road, Somerset West
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School

Somerset West Methodist Primary School

🏫 School 19 Church Street, Somerset West, 7130
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Somerset-Wes, 7130, Western Cape
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Clothing store

Ackermans

👔 Clothing store 99 Main Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
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Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Somerset West, 7130, Western Cape
📍
Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Cape Town
👔
Clothing store

Choice Clothing

👔 Clothing store 103 Main Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Cape Town, 7130, Western Cape
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Clothing store

Mr Price

👔 Clothing store Drama Street, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
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School

Montgomery and Miller Academy

🏫 School 40 Saint James Street, Audas Estate, Cape Town, 7130
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Convenience store

Pick n Pay Express

📍 Convenience store Somerset West, 7130, Western Cape
🏫
School

Solomon Qatyana Primary School

🏫 School 1 Hlathi Street, Asanda Village, Strand, 7140
🏫
School

Altena Primary School

🏫 School 2 La Motte Street, Strand, 7140
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Supermarket

Kwikspar Lion's Square

📍 Supermarket 150 Main Road, Somerset West, 7130
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Convenience store

📍 Convenience store 154 Main Road, Somerset West, 7130
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Supermarket

Checkers Hyper

📍 Supermarket De Beers Avenue, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130, Western Cape
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Pharmacy

Dischem

💊 Pharmacy Centenary Drive, Cape Town
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 133 Lourensford Road, 7130, Western Cape
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 7130, Western Cape
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Shopping centre

Somerset Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Centenary Drive
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Bank

Nedbank Strand CBD

🏦 Bank 37 Main Road, Strand, Cape Town, 7140
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Clothing store

Luggage Bazaar

👔 Clothing store 31 Main Road, Strand, Cape Town, 7140
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Department store

Friedman & Cohen

🏬 Department store 30 Main Road, Strand, Cape Town, 7140
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Clothing store

Ackermans

👔 Clothing store 13 Main Road, Strand, Cape Town, 7140
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Pharmacy

Heldervue Chemist

💊 Pharmacy Abelia Street, Somerset West, 7130
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 7130, Western Cape
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Pharmacy

Baychem Pharmacy

💊 Pharmacy Lancaster Road, Gordon's Bay
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Clothing store

Checkers Outdoor

👔 Clothing store Gordon's Bay
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Clothing store

Out of Madagascar

👔 Clothing store 42 Royal du Cap Road, Gordon's Bay, 7151
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Pharmacy

Essential Health Pharmacy & Clinic

💊 Pharmacy Gordon's Bay, 7140
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Shopping centre

Old Cape Mall

🏬 Shopping centre 33 Beach Road
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg N5 from Van Der Stel? +
Pietermaritzburg N5 is about 1,546.6 km from Van Der Stel by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N5 to Van Der Stel? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N5 to Van Der Stel 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 N5 to Van Der Stel? +
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 to Van Der Stel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,953.11 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,965.36 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,596.74 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,619.01 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N5 to Van Der Stel? +
Yes. There are 17 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

: Harrismith
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Bethlehem
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: Bloemfontein
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: Cape Town
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: Wellington
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Stellenbosch
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Klapmuts
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Somerset
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Broadway Boulevard
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Grabouw
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Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg N5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Van Der Stel, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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