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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to 1 N1 M5

N Pietermaritzburg → 1 N1 M5
Road distance
593.6 km
M4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
451.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 36 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
End point
Buffalo Pass
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
456 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,133.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,138.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,380.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,388.96
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,495.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,501.65
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,821.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,832.66
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,967.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,975.86
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,396.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,411.39
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
212° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
32° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-33.0127, 27.8074
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Pietermaritzburg to 1 N1 M5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 593.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 36 min.
Travel modes
Pietermaritzburg → 1 N1 M5
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Car
593.6 km
7 hrs 36 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
593.6 km
~9 hrs 7 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
594 km
↑ 4 hrs 25 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 11 min
With airport
~3 hrs 11 min
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593.6 km 7 hrs 36 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish 1 N1 M5
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Pietermaritz Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    1.8 km
  3. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    2.5 km
  4. Turn slight right onto Reggie Hadebe Road
    142.1 km
  5. Take the ramp right
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    212.0 km
  7. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    224.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.6 km
  9. Turn left onto Main Road
    1.8 km
  10. Continue straight onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.8 km
  11. Turn right onto Woolwash Road
    2.4 km
  12. Turn left onto Buffalo Pass
    0.5 km
  13. Continue slight right onto Buffalo Pass
    3.7 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route
Routes ↩ 1 N1 M5 → Pietermaritzburg Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg to Durban Johannesburg to 1 N1 M5 Pretoria to 1 N1 M5 Cape Town to 1 N1 M5
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Halfway point
297.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 48 min • 3 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
42.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
98.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 1 N1 M5
06:50 – 17:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,481.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R118.71
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,611.72
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 Start: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
297.0 km
Total: 593.6 km
Midpoint 297.0 km
593.6 km 7 hrs 36 min
Destination 1 N1 M5 End: Buffalo Pass -33.01272, 27.80738

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 593.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,187.1 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 297.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -31.13405, 28.87015
End -33.01272, 27.80738
Destination services

Available in 1 N1 M5

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 1 N1 M5
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around 1 N1 M5
1
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around 1 N1 M5
3
  • Shell
    110 Jan Smuts Avenue, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 1 N1 M5
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around 1 N1 M5
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from 1 N1 M5? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 593.6 km from 1 N1 M5 by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to 1 N1 M5? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to 1 N1 M5 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 to 1 N1 M5? +
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 to 1 N1 M5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,133.39 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,138.09 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,380.41 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,388.96 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to 1 N1 M5? +
No tollgates are 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Amalinda
From Pietermaritzburg To 1 N1 M5
Buffalo Pass
From Pietermaritzburg To 1 N1 M5

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
1 N1 M5, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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