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Distance from Springs to Pietermaritzburg N1

Springs to Pietermaritzburg N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 469.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 35 min.

N Springs → Pietermaritzburg N1
Road distance
469.0 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
418.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 35 min
Start point
Goods Street
End point
Pietermaritz Street
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
335 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R785.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R788.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R874.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R881.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,035.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,040.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,153.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,163.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,362.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,369.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,518.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,530.54
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
153° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
333° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2550, 28.4373
End coords Destination point
-29.6000, 30.3789
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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469.0 km 5 hrs 35 min
Start Springs
Finish Pietermaritzburg N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Goods Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Main Avenue
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto 5th Avenue
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Colliery Road
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Wit Road
    30.1 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N3: Villiers
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.0 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    412.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  13. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.8 km
  14. Turn left onto Prince Edward Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Otto Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Pietermaritz Street
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R1,285.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Pietermaritzburg N1 → Springs Springs to Johannesburg Springs to Pretoria Springs to Cape Town Springs to Durban Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N1 Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg N1 Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
234.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 47 min • 2 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg N1
06:27 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,960.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R93.79
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,063.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Springs Start: Goods Street -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint
234.9 km
Total: 469.0 km
Midpoint 234.9 km
469.0 km 5 hrs 35 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg N1 End: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 469.0 km
Return-cycle span 937.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 234.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint -28.15985, 29.07094
End -29.60000, 30.37889
Destination services

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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 N1
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N1
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N1
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N1
6
  • Bonjour
    75 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
  • Pick'n'Pay
    121 Church Street, 3201
  • Shoprite
    Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    27 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg
  • Parklane Superspar
    18 Chief Albert Luthuli Road
  • Pick n Pay
    151 Victoria Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N1
3
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Questions 9
How far is Springs from Pietermaritzburg N1? +
Springs is about 469.0 km from Pietermaritzburg N1 by road.
How long does it take from Springs to Pietermaritzburg N1? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Springs to Pietermaritzburg N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Springs to Pietermaritzburg N1? +
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 Springs to Pietermaritzburg N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R785.03 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R788.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R874.50 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R881.59 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Springs to Pietermaritzburg N1? +
Yes. There are 18 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

: Villiers
From Springs To Pietermaritzburg N1
Harrismith
From Springs To Pietermaritzburg N1
Durban
From Springs To Pietermaritzburg N1

Route Locations

Start area
Springs
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pietermaritzburg N1, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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