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Distance from Theunissen to Pietermaritzburg N5

N Theunissen → Pietermaritzburg N5
Road distance
476.8 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
380.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 47 min
Start point
President Steyn Street
End point
Pietermaritz Street
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
347 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R910.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R914.18
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,108.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,115.68
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,201.22
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,206.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,463.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,472.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,580.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,587.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,925.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,936.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
111° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
291° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.4006, 26.7106
End coords Destination point
-29.6000, 30.3789
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Theunissen to Pietermaritzburg N5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 476.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 47 min.
Travel modes
Theunissen → Pietermaritzburg N5
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Car
476.8 km
5 hrs 47 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
476.8 km
~7 hrs 20 min
65 km/h avg
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Pietermaritzburg N5
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Flight
477 km
↑ 2 hrs 50 min faster
Flight time
57 min
With airport
~2 hrs 57 min
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476.8 km 5 hrs 47 min
Start Theunissen
Finish Pietermaritzburg N5
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on President Steyn Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.9 km
  3. Turn left
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    51.8 km
  5. Continue straight
    116.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    211.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  9. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  12. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.8 km
  13. Turn left onto Prince Edward Street
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Otto Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Pietermaritz Street
    0.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 12 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Pietermaritzburg N5 → Theunissen Theunissen to Johannesburg Theunissen to Pretoria Theunissen to Cape Town Theunissen to Durban Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N5 Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg N5 Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg N5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
238.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 53 min • 2 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
79.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg N5
06:35 – 17:13
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,992.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.54
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R95.36
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,097.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Theunissen Start: President Steyn Street -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint
238.4 km
Total: 476.8 km
Midpoint 238.4 km
476.8 km 5 hrs 47 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg N5 End: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 476.8 km
Return-cycle span 953.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 238.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint -28.28219, 28.94013
End -29.60000, 30.37889
Places

Places in Pietermaritzburg N5

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26 places
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Bank

Nedbank City Centre Pietermaritzburg

🏦 Bank 145 Chief Albert Luthuli Road
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Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store 75 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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Supermarket

Pick'n'Pay

📍 Supermarket 121 Church Street, 3201
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 27 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg
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Supermarket

Parklane Superspar

📍 Supermarket 18 Chief Albert Luthuli Road
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket 151 Victoria Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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School

Riverwood College

🏫 School 1 Cordwalles Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3202, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 171 West Street, Pietermaritzburg
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School

Longmarket Girls School

🏫 School 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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School

Merchiston Preparatory School

🏫 School 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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School

Alston Primary School

🏫 School 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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Department store

Dirt Road Pmb

🏬 Department store 3201
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 381 Boshoff Street, Pietermaritzburg
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School

Cordwalles Preparatory School

🏫 School 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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School

Maritzburg College

🏫 School 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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Shopping centre

Liberty Midland Mall

🏬 Shopping centre 50 Sanctuary Road, Pietermartizburg, 3201
🏫
School

Alexandra High School

🏫 School 3209, KwaZulu-Natal
🏫
School

IT Certification Academy

🏫 School 28 Coronation Road, 3200
🏦
Bank

Nedbank Scottsville

🏦 Bank 60 Alan Paton Avenue
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 3 Montgomery Drive, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 94 Moses Mabhida Road, 3216, KwaZulu-Natal
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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Shopping centre

Greater Edendale Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Mount Partridge Road, Pietermaritzburg
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Questions 9
How far is Theunissen from Pietermaritzburg N5? +
Theunissen is about 476.8 km from Pietermaritzburg N5 by road.
How long does it take from Theunissen to Pietermaritzburg N5? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Theunissen to Pietermaritzburg N5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Theunissen to Pietermaritzburg N5? +
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 Theunissen to Pietermaritzburg N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R910.40 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R914.18 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,108.82 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,115.68 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Theunissen to Pietermaritzburg N5? +
Yes. There are 12 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Theunissen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pietermaritzburg N5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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