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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Schoemanskloof Pass

N Pietermaritzburg → Schoemanskloof Pass
Road distance
597.1 km
N11 N3 R36
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
462.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 23 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
End point
Schoemanskloof Pass
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
443 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,140.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,144.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,388.60
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,397.19
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,504.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,510.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,832.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,843.52
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,979.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,987.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,410.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,425.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
4° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
184° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-25.4552, 30.6997
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Pietermaritzburg to Schoemanskloof Pass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 597.1 km in roughly 7 hrs 23 min.
Travel modes
Pietermaritzburg → Schoemanskloof Pass
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Car
597.1 km
7 hrs 23 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
597.1 km
~9 hrs 11 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
597 km
↑ 4 hrs 11 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 11 min
With airport
~3 hrs 11 min
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597.1 km 7 hrs 23 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Schoemanskloof Pass
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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
    254.7 km
  12. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    7.7 km
  13. Go straight
    101.9 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.2 km
  15. Turn right
    0.3 km
  16. Continue left
    0.3 km
  17. Merge slight right
    8.0 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  19. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    59.8 km
  20. Continue make a U-turn onto Schoemanskloof Pass
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 11
Known total R627.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
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 ↩ Schoemanskloof Pass → Pietermaritzburg Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg to Durban Johannesburg to Schoemanskloof Pass Pretoria to Schoemanskloof Pass Cape Town to Schoemanskloof Pass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
299.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 41 min • 3 hrs 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
43.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
99.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Schoemanskloof Pass
06:26 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 59 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,495.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R119.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,627.20
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg Start: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
299.1 km
Total: 597.1 km
Midpoint 299.1 km
597.1 km 7 hrs 23 min
Destination Schoemanskloof Pass End: Schoemanskloof Pass -25.45523, 30.69974

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 597.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,194.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 299.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -27.50935, 29.86372
End -25.45523, 30.69974
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How far is Pietermaritzburg from Schoemanskloof Pass? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 597.1 km from Schoemanskloof Pass by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Schoemanskloof Pass? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Schoemanskloof Pass in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Schoemanskloof Pass? +
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 Schoemanskloof Pass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,140.11 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,144.84 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,388.60 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,397.19 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Schoemanskloof Pass? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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 Schoemanskloof Pass
: Ladysmith
From Pietermaritzburg To Schoemanskloof Pass
Bergville
From Pietermaritzburg To Schoemanskloof Pass
: Nelspruit
From Pietermaritzburg To Schoemanskloof Pass
Mashishing
From Pietermaritzburg To Schoemanskloof Pass
Schoemanskloof
From Pietermaritzburg To Schoemanskloof Pass

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Schoemanskloof Pass, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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