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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Vereeniging

Pietermaritzburg to Vereeniging is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 459.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 39 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Vereeniging
Road distance
459.3 km
285.4 mi • 248.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
404.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 39 min
Return: 11 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R768.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R772.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R856.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R863.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,014.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,019.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,130.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,139.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,334.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,341.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,487.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,499.17
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 39 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 54 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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459.3 km 5 hrs 39 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Vereeniging
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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
    210.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R51
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    71.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  15. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Houtkop Road
    2.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Johannesburg Road
    2.0 km
  18. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Street
    1.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Beaconsfield Avenue
    0.4 km
  20. Turn right onto Joubert Street
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Market Avenue
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
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
230.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 49 min • 2 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → Vereeniging
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Vereeniging
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Vereeniging
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Vereeniging Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
166.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
182.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
86.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vereeniging → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Vereeniging
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
230.0 km
Total: 459.3 km
Midpoint 230.0 km
459.3 km 5 hrs 39 min
Destination Vereeniging -26.67472, 27.92611

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 459.3 km
Return-cycle span 918.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 230.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -28.19508, 29.09307
End -26.67472, 27.92611
Destination services

Available in Vereeniging

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Vereeniging
1
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Vereeniging
2
  • PEP
    Voortrekker Street, Vereeniging, 1939, Gauteng
  • PEP
    42 Umtata Street, Vereeniging, 1805, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Vereeniging
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vereeniging
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Vereeniging

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Vaal Triangle city
Standout Historic Vaal city with strong route practicality
Vereeniging combines practical Gauteng-Southern corridor value with real historical depth, which gives it more substance than a purely industrial-city label suggests.
Best for Who this destination suits
Vaal Triangle stay Work trip Heritage stop Southern Gauteng access
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The exact suburb, mall-side hotel or river-direction address matters because the wider Vaal area is spread out and functionally mixed.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Vereeniging as a Vaal Triangle base for work travel, historical interest and easy movement through southern Gauteng.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Sedibeng tourism material highlights Peace Monument and other heritage points in the Vereeniging area
The city forms part of a wider Vaal Triangle urban region
It works best as a practical mixed-use city rather than a conventional leisure resort
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Vereeniging? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 459.3 km from Vereeniging by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Vereeniging? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Vereeniging in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Vereeniging? +
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 Vereeniging? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R768.93 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R772.57 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R856.57 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R863.52 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Vereeniging? +
Yes. There are 16 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 Vereeniging
: Balfour
From Pietermaritzburg To Vereeniging

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vereeniging
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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