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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Vanderbijlpark

Pietermaritzburg to Vanderbijlpark is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 469.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 47 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Vanderbijlpark
Road distance
469.6 km
291.8 mi • 253.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
406.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
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
81.1 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
R786.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R789.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R875.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R882.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,037.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,042.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,155.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,164.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,364.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,371.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,520.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,532.60
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Vanderbijlpark
13.0°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.2°C
Day range High / low
H 26° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
53%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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469.6 km 5 hrs 47 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Vanderbijlpark
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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
    210.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R51
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    71.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  15. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Houtkop Road
    3.4 km
  17. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  18. Go straight onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.7 km
  19. Turn right towards R59
    0.4 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    3.6 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Vanderbijlpark
    1.7 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork towards R42: Vanderbijlpark
    0.6 km
  23. Go straight
    5.8 km
  24. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  25. 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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
235.1 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 → Vanderbijlpark
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Vanderbijlpark
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Vanderbijlpark
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Vanderbijlpark 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
176.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
193.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
97.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vanderbijlpark → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Vanderbijlpark
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
235.1 km
Total: 469.6 km
Midpoint 235.1 km
469.6 km 5 hrs 47 min
Destination Vanderbijlpark -26.70689, 27.83627

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 469.6 km
Return-cycle span 939.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 235.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -28.15482, 29.06776
End -26.70689, 27.83627
Destination services

Available in Vanderbijlpark

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
3
  • Shell
    1911, Gauteng
  • Shell
    121 Golden Highway, 1911, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1804, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Vanderbijlpark
1
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Vanderbijlpark? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 469.6 km from Vanderbijlpark by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Vanderbijlpark? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Vanderbijlpark in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Vanderbijlpark? +
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 Vanderbijlpark? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R786.08 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R789.80 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R875.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R882.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Vanderbijlpark? +
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 Pietermaritzburg To Vanderbijlpark
: Balfour
From Pietermaritzburg To Vanderbijlpark
Vereeniging
From Pietermaritzburg To Vanderbijlpark
: Vanderbijlpark
From Pietermaritzburg To Vanderbijlpark

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vanderbijlpark
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
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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
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