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Distance from Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal to Pinelands

Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal to Pinelands is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,543.5 km in roughly 17 hrs 4 min.

N Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal → Pinelands
Road distance
1,543.5 km
959.1 mi • 833.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,215.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 4 min
Return: 34 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 hrs 4 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,583.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,596.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,878.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,901.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,409.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,425.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,797.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,828.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,485.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,507.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,997.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,037.63
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
17 hrs 4 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
17 hrs 19 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,543.5 km 17 hrs 4 min
Start Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal
Finish Pinelands
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  1. Head on Azalea Drive
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Park Lane
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Hilton Avenue
    0.9 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Harrismith
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight left
    153.6 km
  6. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  9. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  10. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  16. Continue straight
    68.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  19. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork onto Koeberg Road towards Maitland
    0.5 km
  21. Continue straight onto Cannon Road
    0.5 km
  22. Turn left onto Berkley Road
    1.5 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Avonduur Road
    0.1 km
  24. Continue onto Avonduur Road
    1.2 km
  25. Turn left onto Forest Drive
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right onto Glenroy
    0.2 km
  27. Turn left onto Inverness Avenue
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 17
Known total R943.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
771.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 32 min • 8 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal → Pinelands
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Pinelands
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal → Pinelands
Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal Origin postcode
Not available
Pinelands Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,171.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,250.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,304.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Pinelands → Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal
Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal ↔ Pinelands
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal -29.55201, 30.30073
Midpoint
771.7 km
Total: 1,543.5 km
Midpoint 771.7 km
1,543.5 km 17 hrs 4 min
Destination Pinelands -33.93167, 18.51278

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,543.5 km
Return-cycle span 3,087.0 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 771.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.55201, 30.30073
Midpoint -30.74223, 25.07379
End -33.93167, 18.51278
Destination services

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Service groups 7
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pinelands
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Pinelands
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Pinelands
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Pinelands
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pinelands
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Pinelands
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Pinelands
6
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Questions 9
How far is Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal from Pinelands? +
Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal is about 1,543.5 km from Pinelands by road.
How long does it take from Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal to Pinelands? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal to Pinelands 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 Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal to Pinelands? +
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 Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal to Pinelands? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,583.83 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,596.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,878.34 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,901.67 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal to Pinelands? +
Yes. There are 17 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

Park Lane
From Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal To Pinelands
: Harrismith
From Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal To Pinelands
Bethlehem
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: Bloemfontein
From Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal To Pinelands
: Cape Town
From Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal To Pinelands
: Maitland
From Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal To Pinelands
Muizenberg
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Glenroy
From Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal To Pinelands

Route Locations

Start area
Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3245 Kwazulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pinelands
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,171.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,250.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,304.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,267.1 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,364.9 km

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