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Distance from Villiers to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3

Villiers to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 373.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 19 min.

N Villiers → Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
Road distance
373.5 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
334.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
5
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 19 min
Start point
Main Street
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
259 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R625.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R628.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R696.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R702.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R825.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R828.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R919.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R926.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,085.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,090.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,209.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,219.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
149° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
329° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.0297, 28.6008
End coords Destination point
-29.5874, 30.3910
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

373.5 km 4 hrs 19 min
Start Villiers
Finish Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Main Street
    1.7 km
  2. Turn left
    1.2 km
  3. Turn right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  4. Merge slight right
    369.9 km
  5. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 → Villiers Villiers to Johannesburg Villiers to Pretoria Villiers to Cape Town Villiers to Durban Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
187.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 9 min • 2 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
26.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
62.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
06:27 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 41 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,561.41
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R74.71
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,643.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Villiers Start: Main Street -27.02972, 28.60083
Midpoint
187.1 km
Total: 373.5 km
Midpoint 187.1 km
373.5 km 4 hrs 19 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 -29.58735, 30.39099

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 373.5 km
Return-cycle span 747.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 5
Maneuver density 1.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 187.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.02972, 28.60083
Midpoint -28.37952, 29.39162
End -29.58735, 30.39099
Destination services

Available in Pietermaritzburg 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
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg 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
2
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Questions 9
How far is Villiers from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3? +
Villiers is about 373.5 km from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Villiers to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Villiers to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Villiers to Pietermaritzburg 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 Villiers to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R625.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R628.27 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R696.58 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R702.23 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Villiers to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3? +
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 Villiers To Pietermaritzburg N3 N3

Route Locations

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

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