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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Shell Select 2157 Gauteng

Pietermaritzburg to Shell Select 2157 Gauteng is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 504.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 47 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Shell Select 2157 Gauteng
Road distance
504.1 km
313.3 mi • 272.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
456.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 47 min
Return: 11 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 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 R23.25 / litre
R843.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R847.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R940.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R947.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,113.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,118.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,240.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,250.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,465.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,472.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,632.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,645.39
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 47 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 2 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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504.1 km 5 hrs 47 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Shell Select 2157 Gauteng
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Pietermaritz Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.7 km
  3. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    161.4 km
  8. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right
    0.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R55: Woodmead
    1.0 km
  14. Turn slight right towards R55: Woodmead
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Woodmead Drive
    2.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Maxwell Drive
    1.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Edison Crescent
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 32
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 32 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 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 -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
252.5 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
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → Shell Select 2157 Gauteng
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Shell Select 2157 Gauteng, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Shell Select 2157 Gauteng
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Shell Select 2157 Gauteng 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 Overlapping province
211.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
227.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
131.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shell Select 2157 Gauteng → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Shell Select 2157 Gauteng
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
252.5 km
Total: 504.1 km
Midpoint 252.5 km
504.1 km 5 hrs 47 min
Destination Shell Select 2157 Gauteng -26.03760, 28.07993

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 504.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,008.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 252.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -28.01371, 28.99153
End -26.03760, 28.07993
Destination services

Available in Shell Select 2157 Gauteng

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 2157 Gauteng
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 2157 Gauteng
6
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Shell Select 2157 Gauteng
4
  • Capitec Bank
    Tambach Road Chilli Lane, Sandton, 2191
  • FNB
    Tambach Road Chilli Lane, Sandton, 2056
  • Capitec Bank
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • FNB
    335 Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 2157 Gauteng
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 2157 Gauteng
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Shell Select 2157 Gauteng
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 2157 Gauteng
6
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Shell Select 2157 Gauteng? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 504.1 km from Shell Select 2157 Gauteng by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Shell Select 2157 Gauteng? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Shell Select 2157 Gauteng in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Shell Select 2157 Gauteng? +
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 Shell Select 2157 Gauteng? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R843.93 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R847.92 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R940.12 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R947.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Shell Select 2157 Gauteng? +
Yes. There are 32 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 Pietermaritzburg To Shell Select 2157 Gauteng
: Pretoria
From Pietermaritzburg To Shell Select 2157 Gauteng
Polokwane
From Pietermaritzburg To Shell Select 2157 Gauteng
Johannesburg
From Pietermaritzburg To Shell Select 2157 Gauteng
: Woodmead
From Pietermaritzburg To Shell Select 2157 Gauteng
Wynberg
From Pietermaritzburg To Shell Select 2157 Gauteng
Edison Crescent
From Pietermaritzburg To Shell Select 2157 Gauteng

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell Select 2157 Gauteng, Gauteng
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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 211.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 227.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 131.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 265.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 349.0 km

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