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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Oriel

Pietermaritzburg to Oriel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 485.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 8 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Oriel
Road distance
485.9 km
301.9 mi • 262.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
439.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 8 min
Return: 10 hrs 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
94.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R813.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R817.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R906.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R913.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,073.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,078.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,195.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,205.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,412.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,418.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,573.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,585.77
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 8 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 23 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

485.9 km 5 hrs 8 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Oriel
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head southwest on Pietermaritz Street, M80
    0.1 km
  2. Turn sharp right onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road, R103
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Hoosen Haffajee Street, M80
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Boshoff Street, M40
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Chatterton Road, M40
    0.7 km
  6. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Town Bush Road, M40
    0.2 km
  7. Keep right
    165.8 km
  8. Turn slight left onto N3
    203.1 km
  9. Keep left
    112.3 km
  10. Keep left
    0.5 km
  11. Keep right
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Road
    1.3 km
  13. Keep left
    0.0 km
  14. Turn left onto Kloof Road
    0.4 km
  15. Turn left onto The Parade
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto The Parade
    0.0 km
  17. Arrive at The Parade, on the left
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
242.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 34 min • 2 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → Oriel
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Oriel
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Oriel
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Oriel Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
192.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
209.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
113.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Oriel → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Oriel
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
242.9 km
Total: 485.9 km
Midpoint 242.9 km
485.9 km 5 hrs 8 min
Destination Oriel -26.18611, 28.13139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 485.9 km
Return-cycle span 971.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 242.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -28.10692, 29.04437
End -26.18611, 28.13139
Destination services

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Oriel
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Oriel
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Oriel
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Oriel
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Oriel
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Oriel
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Oriel? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 485.9 km from Oriel by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Oriel? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Oriel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Oriel? +
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 Pietermaritzburg to Oriel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R813.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R817.20 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R906.06 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R913.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Oriel? +
Yes. There are 26 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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Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Oriel
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 192.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 209.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 113.4 km
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