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Distance from Polokwane to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3

Polokwane to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 798.9 km in roughly 8 hrs 52 min.

N Polokwane → Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3
Road distance
798.9 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
638.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 52 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
End point
the fork
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
532 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,337.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,343.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,489.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,501.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,764.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,772.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,965.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,981.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,321.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,332.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,586.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,607.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
172° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
352° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-29.5874, 30.3910
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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798.9 km 8 hrs 52 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Compensatie Street
    0.4 km
  2. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Dorp Street
    2.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Silicon Road
    0.5 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    274.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    418.7 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 66
Known total R2,456.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 66 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Routes ↩ Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3 → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3 Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3 Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
400.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 26 min • 4 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
57.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
132.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3
06:27 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,339.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.98
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R159.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,515.12
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
400.2 km
Total: 798.9 km
Midpoint 400.2 km
798.9 km 8 hrs 52 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3 End: the fork -29.58735, 30.39099

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 798.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,597.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 400.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -26.82062, 28.46507
End -29.58735, 30.39099
Destination services

Available in Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3
6
  • Quickshop
    Pietermaritzburg
  • Pick n Pay
    50 Sanctuary Road Liberty Midlands Mall, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Express
    Ohrtmann Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick'n'Pay
    121 Church Street, 3201
  • Bonjour
    75 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3
2
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How far is Polokwane from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3? +
Polokwane is about 798.9 km from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3 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 Polokwane to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3? +
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 Polokwane to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,337.34 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,343.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,489.77 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,501.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3? +
Yes. There are 66 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

Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane To Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3
: Johannesburg
From Polokwane To Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3
: Germiston
From Polokwane To Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3
Durban
From Polokwane To Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3
Roodepoort
From Polokwane To Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3
Bloemfontein
From Polokwane To Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3
ern Bypass
From Polokwane To Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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