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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to A30

N Pietermaritzburg → A30
Road distance
484.5 km
Highway dominant · N11 / N3
Pietermaritzburg to A30 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 484.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 55 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
324.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.49×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 55 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
Return: 11 hrs 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
355 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R975.03
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R978.87
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R973.98
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,020.73
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,286.50
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,291.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,285.12
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,346.80
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,692.76
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,699.42
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,690.95
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,772.10
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
3° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
183° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-26.6829, 30.5215
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 23 °C Pietermaritzburg Fair View Forecast → 22 °C A30 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Pietermaritzburg → A30
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Car
484.5 km
5 hrs 55 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
484.5 km
~7 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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484.5 km 5 hrs 55 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish A30
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Pietermaritzburg to A30 via N3 and N11
    National highway route N3N11
  2. Head on Pietermaritz Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  7. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  8. Merge slight right
    142.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right
    12.5 km
  11. Turn left
    2.5 km
  12. Turn right
    254.7 km
  13. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    3.7 km
  14. Turn right
    56.4 km
  15. Turn right
    2.5 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  17. Turn left
    2.0 km
  18. Continue straight
    2.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
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 ↩ A30 → Pietermaritzburg Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg to Durban Johannesburg to A30 Pretoria to A30 Cape Town to A30
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
242.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 57 min • 2 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
80.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A30
06:43 – 17:12
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,025.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.69
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R96.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,131.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg Start: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
242.7 km
Total: 484.5 km
Midpoint 242.7 km
484.5 km 5 hrs 55 min
Destination A30 -26.68286, 30.52153

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 484.5 km
Return-cycle span 969.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 242.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -27.96234, 29.96774
End -26.68286, 30.52153
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from A30? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 484.5 km from A30 by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to A30? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to A30 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to A30? +
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 A30? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R975.03 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R978.87 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R973.98 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,020.73 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to A30? +
Yes. There are 10 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

: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg To A30
: Ladysmith
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Bergville
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