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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg M2

Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg M2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 485.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 36 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Johannesburg M2
Road distance
485.1 km
M31 N17 N3 R29
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
441.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 36 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
End point
Commissioner Street
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
336 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R812.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R815.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R904.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R911.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,071.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,076.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,193.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,203.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,409.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,416.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,570.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,583.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
328° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
148° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-26.2050, 28.0497
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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485.1 km 5 hrs 36 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Johannesburg M2
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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
    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
    0.5 km
  16. Turn slight left towards R29
    0.2 km
  17. Turn slight right onto Anderson Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Goud Street
    0.3 km
  19. Turn left onto Commissioner Street
    0.2 km
  20. 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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
243.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 48 min • 2 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
80.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg M2
06:31 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,027.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R97.02
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,134.36
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg Start: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
243.0 km
Total: 485.1 km
Midpoint 243.0 km
485.1 km 5 hrs 36 min
Destination Johannesburg M2 End: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 485.1 km
Return-cycle span 970.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 243.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -28.09088, 29.03414
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M2
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Spitz
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M2
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M2
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg M2
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M2
6
  • Usave
    156 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Spar
    Johannesburg
  • Quickshop
    Johannesburg
  • Game
    Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Boxer
    Noord Street, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Shoprite
    120 End Street, Johannesburg, 2094, Gauteng
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg M2
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M2
6
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Johannesburg M2? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 485.1 km from Johannesburg M2 by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg M2? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg M2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg M2? +
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 Johannesburg M2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R812.03 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R815.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R904.58 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R911.91 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg M2? +
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 Johannesburg M2
: Johannesburg
From Pietermaritzburg To Johannesburg M2
Springs
From Pietermaritzburg To Johannesburg M2
: Heidelbergweg
From Pietermaritzburg To Johannesburg M2
City Deep
From Pietermaritzburg To Johannesburg M2

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg M2, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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