Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Ormonde View

N Pietermaritzburg → Ormonde View
Road distance
490.1 km
Metro routes · M17 / M94 / N3
Pietermaritzburg to Ormonde View is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 490.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 41 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
440.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 41 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
End point
Milkwood Road
Return: 11 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
341 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R935.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R939.73
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,139.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,146.88
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,234.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,239.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,503.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,513.24
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,624.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,631.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,978.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,991.11
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
327° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
147° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-26.2530, 27.9867
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Travel modes
Pietermaritzburg → Ormonde View
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Car
490.1 km
5 hrs 41 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
490.1 km
~7 hrs 32 min
65 km/h avg
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Places along your journey

Places from Pietermaritzburg to Ormonde View

Fuel stops, restaurants, shops and services along or near your route.

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Supermarkets 1.0 km

Shoprite

Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
👔
Clothing & fashion 1.1 km

PEP

Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
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Convenience store 1.2 km

Quickshop

8 Swartgoud Street, Johannesburg South
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Supermarkets 1.4 km

Checkers

Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
🏫
Schools & education 1.4 km

President High School

Rifle Range Road
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Shopping malls 1.5 km

South Gate

Columbine Avenue
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Clothing & fashion 1.6 km

Woolworths

Cnr Columbine Avenue and Rifle Range Roadd, Johannesburg, 2001
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Supermarkets 1.7 km

Pick n Pay

Southgate, 2082, Gauteng
Fuel stations 1.7 km

Shell

Rifle Range Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
Convenience store 1.7 km

Shell Select

2001, Gauteng
🛒
Convenience store 1.9 km

Bonjour

Johannesburg South, 2091
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Convenience store 2.0 km

Bonjour

Johannesburg South, 2091
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Schools & education 2.0 km

Little Blessings Daycare

1 Limerick Road
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Car services 2.1 km

Nissan Johannesburg Motordeal

100 Crownwood Road, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
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Car services 2.1 km

Goldreef KIA

Crownwood Road, Johanesburg, 2091
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Car services 2.2 km

Freeway Toyota

Crownwood Road, Johanesburg, 2091
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Convenience store 2.2 km

Bonjour

Johannesburg South, 2091
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Supermarkets 2.3 km

Superspar

Crownwood Road, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
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Shopping malls 2.3 km

Ormonde Shopping Centre

18 Crownwood Road, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
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Schools & education 2.3 km

The Genesis Academy

Benjamin Street
🏬
Shopping malls 2.4 km

Xavier Junction

5 Rente Street, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2000, Gauteng
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Government offices 2.4 km

Xavier Junction Licence and Testing Centre

5 Rente Street, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
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Gifts & hobbies 2.4 km

Stationery Cash & Carry

Rente Street, Johannesburg, 2091
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Schools & education 2.5 km

Winchester Ridge Primary School

Estelle Avenue
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Schools & education 2.5 km

Redwood Academy Ormonde

31 Modulus Road, Ormonde
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Car services 2.9 km

Supa Quick

120 Harry Street, Johannesburg, 2091
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Car services 3.1 km

IVD

119 Booysens Reserve Road, Johannesburg, 2091
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Schools & education 3.7 km

May Lill Nursery School

324 Columbine Avenue
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Shopping malls 3.8 km

Southdale Shopping Centre

Alamein Road, Johannesburg
🏫
College 3.8 km

Hartford College

35 Chelverton Avenue, Mondeor, 2091
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Taxi ranks 3.9 km

Diepkloof Bus Station (T1 C1)

Soweto Highway
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Taxi ranks 3.9 km

Diepkloof

Soweto Highway
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Car services 4.0 km

Goldwagen

Alamein Road, Johannesburg, 2091
Convenience store 4.2 km

Shell Select

2091, Gauteng
Convenience store 4.3 km

Shell Select

2091, Gauteng
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Professional services 4.3 km

Greyhound Bus Line

40 Lepus Road
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Professional services 4.3 km

Mega Coach Bus Line

40 Lepus Road
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Professional services 4.3 km

ABDEEES DIGITALS

Tebogo Street, 8807 Tebogo St Diepkloof Zone 3, 1862
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Electronics 4.4 km

Atlantic Lighting

34 Booysens Road, Johannesburg, 2091
Convenience store 4.5 km

Shell Select

2091, Gauteng
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Government offices 4.5 km

Langlaagte Traffic Department

93 Main Reef Road
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Car services 4.6 km

Spares

20 Turf Club Street
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Shopping malls 4.6 km

China Mall

103 Main Reef Road, Johannesburg, 2092
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Car services 4.6 km

Auto Zone

Booysens Road
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Gifts & hobbies 4.7 km

Sweet Depot

Discovery Drive
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Government offices 4.7 km

Johannesburg Roads Agency Depot

Spring Street
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Laundry & repairs 4.8 km

LSP Locks

Turf Club Street, Johannesburg, 2190
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Schools & education 4.9 km

Esterhuysen Primary School

Main Reef Road
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Taxi ranks 4.9 km

Bara Taxi Rank

Diepkloof
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Professional services 5.0 km

City Power

40 Heronmere Road, Johannesburg, 2091
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Clothing & fashion 5.2 km

Braiders

58 Earp Street
Convenience store 5.3 km

BP Express

Chris Hani Road, Johannesburg
Fuel stations 5.3 km

Shell

108 Turf Club Street, 2190, Gauteng
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Electronics 5.4 km

Alpha Electrical

41 Garland Street, Johannesburg, 2091
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Government offices 5.5 km

Johannesburg Water Depot

Link Road
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Shopping malls 5.6 km

Bara Mall

Chris Hani Road
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Clothing & fashion 5.6 km

PEP

Johannesburg, 1862, Gauteng
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Electronics 5.6 km

I-Lite

31 Caithness Street, Johannesburg, 2091
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Professional services 5.7 km

Multistar

14 Bonanza Street, Johannesburg, 2092
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Home & garden 5.8 km

Builders Trade Depot

Johannesburg
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Taxi ranks 5.9 km

Noordgesig Extension Bus Station (C6 T3)

Main Road
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Taxi ranks 5.9 km

Noordgesig Bus Station (C1 T1 T2)

Soweto Highway
Fuel stations 6.0 km

Shell

3 New Canada Road, 1709, Gauteng
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Taxi ranks 6.1 km

Selby Rea Vaya Bus Depot and Command Center (Under Construction)

Ignatius Street
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Gifts & hobbies 6.2 km

Park Avenue Stationers

184 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2092
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Professional services 6.3 km

Mponeng Promotion and Distribution

89 Cable Street, 1804
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Banks 6.5 km

Capitec Bank

Orpen Road
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Shopping malls 6.5 km

The Glen Shopping Centre

Orpen Road, 2001
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Butcheries 6.6 km

Brixton Wholesale Meat Supply

High Street
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Gym & fitness 6.6 km

Sportsmans Warehouse

Orpen Road
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Banks 6.6 km

BankservAfrica

Trump Street
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Gifts & hobbies 6.6 km

Tops at Spar

Rosettenville, Johannesburg, Gauteng
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Banks 6.7 km

African Bank

High Street
🏦
Banks 6.8 km

Capitec Bank

4 Geranium Street, Rosettenville, 2190
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Clothing & fashion 6.8 km

PEP

Seranium Street, Johannesburg, 2190, Gauteng
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Government offices 6.9 km

The Bus Factory - Johannesburg Development Agency

3 Helen Joseph Street, Johannesburg
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Government offices 7.0 km

City Parks

191 Rosettenville Road, Springfield, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Route

Route overview

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Route map

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Start, destination and route line.

490.1 km 5 hrs 41 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Ormonde View
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

Route directions
🛣️
Directions from Pietermaritzburg to Ormonde View via N3
National highway N3
🏙️
Directions from Pietermaritzburg to Ormonde View via M94 and M17
Metro arterial routes M94 M17
2 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    53.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  12. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  14. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    10.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17
    0.6 km
  20. Turn right onto Xavier Street
    0.6 km
  21. Turn left onto Rifle Range Road
    1.0 km
  22. Turn right onto Shakespeare Avenue
    0.9 km
  23. Turn left onto Akker Street
    0.9 km
  24. Turn left onto Milkwood Road
    0.1 km
  25. Continue right onto Milkwood Road
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
245.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 50 min • 2 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.8%
Solar data
Daylight window at Ormonde View
06:44 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,048.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.02
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,156.52
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
245.5 km
Total: 490.1 km
Midpoint 245.5 km
490.1 km 5 hrs 41 min
Destination Ormonde View End: Milkwood Road -26.25297, 27.98671

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 490.1 km
Return-cycle span 980.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 245.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -28.06985, 29.02480
End -26.25297, 27.98671
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Ormonde View? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 490.1 km from Ormonde View by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Ormonde View? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Ormonde View in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Ormonde View? +
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 Ormonde View? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R935.85 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R939.73 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,139.82 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,146.88 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Ormonde View? +
Yes. There are 23 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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Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ormonde View
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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