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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Linksfield

Pietermaritzburg to Linksfield is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 493.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 14 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Linksfield
Road distance
493.3 km
M40 M80 N3 R103
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
442.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 14 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
End point
Golf Street
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
314 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
94.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R825.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R829.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R919.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R927.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,089.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,094.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,213.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,223.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,433.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,440.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,597.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,610.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
329° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
149° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-26.1636, 28.1011
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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493.3 km 5 hrs 14 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Linksfield
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head southwest on Pietermaritz Street, M80
    0.1 km
  2. Turn sharp right onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road, R103
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Hoosen Haffajee Street, M80
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Boshoff Street, M40
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Chatterton Road, M40
    0.7 km
  6. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Town Bush Road, M40
    0.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Town Bush Road, M40
    0.1 km
  8. Keep right
    165.8 km
  9. Turn slight left onto N3
    203.1 km
  10. Keep left
    117.7 km
  11. Keep left
    4.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Golf Street
    0.1 km
  13. Arrive at Golf Street, on the right
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 28
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 28 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Linksfield → Pietermaritzburg Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg to Durban Johannesburg to Linksfield Pretoria to Linksfield Cape Town to Linksfield
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
246.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 37 min • 2 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Linksfield
06:32 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,062.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.66
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,170.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
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
246.7 km
Total: 493.3 km
Midpoint 246.7 km
493.3 km 5 hrs 14 min
Destination Linksfield End: Golf Street -26.16361, 28.10111

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 493.3 km
Return-cycle span 986.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 246.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -28.07691, 29.02793
End -26.16361, 28.10111
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 Linksfield
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Linksfield
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Linksfield
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Linksfield
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 4 nearby matches around Linksfield
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Linksfield
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Linksfield
2
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Linksfield
6
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Linksfield? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 493.3 km from Linksfield by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Linksfield? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Linksfield in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Linksfield? +
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 Linksfield? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R825.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R829.71 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R919.92 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R927.38 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Linksfield? +
Yes. There are 28 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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Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Linksfield
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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