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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Emalahleni R544 R544

Pietermaritzburg to Emalahleni R544 R544 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 545.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 21 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Emalahleni R544 R544
Road distance
545.7 km
N11 N3 N4 R555
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
430.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 21 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
381 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R913.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R917.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,017.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,025.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,205.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,211.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,342.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,353.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,585.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,593.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,766.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,781.00
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
344° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
164° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-25.8647, 29.2123
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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545.7 km 6 hrs 21 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Emalahleni R544 R544
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Start point
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
    142.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right
    12.5 km
  10. Turn left
    2.5 km
  11. Turn right
    305.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    41.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp left towards N4: Emalahleni
    1.0 km
  15. Merge slight right
    27.9 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    3.4 km
  17. Continue straight
    1.7 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R555: Ogies
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    2.2 km
  20. Turn right
    0.4 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R669.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
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 ↩ Emalahleni R544 R544 → Pietermaritzburg Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg to Durban Johannesburg to Emalahleni R544 R544 Pretoria to Emalahleni R544 R544 Cape Town to Emalahleni R544 R544
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
273.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 10 min • 3 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
90.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Emalahleni R544 R544
06:29 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 53 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,280.99
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.91
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R109.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,401.04
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg Start: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
273.3 km
Total: 545.7 km
Midpoint 273.3 km
545.7 km 6 hrs 21 min
Destination Emalahleni R544 R544 -25.86475, 29.21230

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 545.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,091.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 273.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -27.69649, 29.96742
End -25.86475, 29.21230
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Emalahleni R544 R544
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Emalahleni R544 R544
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Emalahleni R544 R544
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Emalahleni R544 R544
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Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Emalahleni R544 R544
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How far is Pietermaritzburg from Emalahleni R544 R544? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 545.7 km from Emalahleni R544 R544 by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Emalahleni R544 R544? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Emalahleni R544 R544 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Emalahleni R544 R544? +
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 Emalahleni R544 R544? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R913.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R917.81 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,017.60 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,025.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Emalahleni R544 R544? +
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. 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 Emalahleni R544 R544
: Ladysmith
From Pietermaritzburg To Emalahleni R544 R544
Bergville
From Pietermaritzburg To Emalahleni R544 R544
: Emalahleni
From Pietermaritzburg To Emalahleni R544 R544
: Ogies
From Pietermaritzburg To Emalahleni R544 R544

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Emalahleni R544 R544, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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