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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to De Villiers Graaff Motorway

Pietermaritzburg to De Villiers Graaff Motorway is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 492.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 43 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → De Villiers Graaff Motorway
Road distance
492.0 km
305.7 mi • 265.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
446.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 42 min
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
342 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R823.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R827.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R917.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R924.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,086.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,091.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,210.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,220.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,429.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,436.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,592.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,605.67
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for De Villiers Graaff Motorway
12.4°C
Moderate rain
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.0°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
98%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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492.0 km 5 hrs 43 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish De Villiers Graaff Motorway
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    251.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    55.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    0.1 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Johannesburg
    1.7 km
  12. Merge slight right
    3.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31: Heidelbergweg
    0.5 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road
    5.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.9 km
  16. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto Siemert Road
    0.8 km
  18. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    1.8 km
  19. Continue slight left onto Saint Andrew Road
    0.5 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right onto Houghton Drive
    1.0 km
  21. Take the ramp straight towards M1
    0.7 km
  22. Merge slight right onto De Villiers Graaff Motorway
    2.3 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
246.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 51 min • 2 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → De Villiers Graaff Motorway
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
De Villiers Graaff Motorway, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → De Villiers Graaff Motorway
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
De Villiers Graaff Motorway Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
198.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
215.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
119.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
De Villiers Graaff Motorway → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ De Villiers Graaff Motorway
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
246.4 km
Total: 492.0 km
Midpoint 246.4 km
492.0 km 5 hrs 43 min
Destination De Villiers Graaff Motorway -26.14563, 28.05866

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 492.0 km
Return-cycle span 983.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 246.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -28.06195, 29.02125
End -26.14563, 28.05866
Destination services

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Service groups 8
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around De Villiers Graaff Motorway
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around De Villiers Graaff Motorway
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around De Villiers Graaff Motorway
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around De Villiers Graaff Motorway
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around De Villiers Graaff Motorway
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around De Villiers Graaff Motorway
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around De Villiers Graaff Motorway
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around De Villiers Graaff Motorway
6
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from De Villiers Graaff Motorway? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 492.0 km from De Villiers Graaff Motorway by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to De Villiers Graaff Motorway? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to De Villiers Graaff Motorway in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to De Villiers Graaff Motorway? +
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 De Villiers Graaff Motorway? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R823.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R827.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R917.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R924.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to De Villiers Graaff Motorway? +
Yes. There are 24 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 De Villiers Graaff Motorway
: Johannesburg
From Pietermaritzburg To De Villiers Graaff Motorway
Springs
From Pietermaritzburg To De Villiers Graaff Motorway
: Heidelbergweg
From Pietermaritzburg To De Villiers Graaff Motorway
City Deep
From Pietermaritzburg To De Villiers Graaff Motorway

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
De Villiers Graaff Motorway, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 198.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 215.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 119.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 253.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 336.8 km

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