Toll Tariffs
About Tolling
Toll fees on the N3 Toll Route are set by the Minister of Transport using a predetermined formula and adjusted annually (usually in March). The updated tariffs are always published in the Government Gazette for transparency.
For N3TC, toll revenue is the primary source of income. Toll fees collected go directly back into the road — funding everything from routine maintenance and safety improvements to major rehabilitation projects and infrastructure upgrades. Toll fees make it possible to keep the 415km N3 Toll Route safe, reliable, and world-class.
KwaZulu-Natal
- Mooi Mainline
- Mooi South Ramp Plaza
- Mooi Treverton Ramp Plaza
- Tugela Mainline Plaza
- Tugela East Ramp Plaza
- Bergville Ramp Plaza
Free State
- Wilge Mainline Plaza`
Gauteng
- De Hoek Mainline Plaza
In South Africa, toll fees at conventional toll plazas are defined according to four tariff groups based on vehicle class (type):
Class 1: Light Vehicles
(If travelling between Johannesburg and Durban and only using mainline)
Note:
- Mariannhill Toll Plaza falls outside of the N3 Toll Concession. It is provided here for information purposes only. The N3 Toll Route starts at Cedara in KwaZulu-Natal and ends at the Heidelberg South Interchange in Gauteng.
- The tariffs above are explanatory and do not replace the Government Gazette No. 50084 on adjusted toll tariffs as published on 6 February 2024.
- Highlighted rows indicate Mainline Toll Plazas.
Class 2: Heavy Vehicles (2 axles)
(If travelling between Johannesburg and Durban and only using mainline)
Note:
- Mariannhill Toll Plaza falls outside of the N3 Toll Concession. It is provided here for information purposes only. The N3 Toll Route starts at Cedara in KwaZulu-Natal and ends at the Heidelberg South Interchange in Gauteng.
- The tariffs above are explanatory and do not replace the Government Gazette No. 50084 on adjusted toll tariffs as published on 6 February 2024.
- Highlighted rows indicate Mainline Toll Plazas.
Class 3: Heavy Vehicles (3/4 axles)
(If travelling between Johannesburg and Durban and only using mainline)
Note:
- Mariannhill Toll Plaza falls outside of the N3 Toll Concession. It is provided here for information purposes only. The N3 Toll Route starts at Cedara in KwaZulu-Natal and ends at the Heidelberg South Interchange in Gauteng.
- The tariffs above are explanatory and do not replace the Government Gazette No. 50084 on adjusted toll tariffs as published on 6 February 2024.
- Highlighted rows indicate Mainline Toll Plazas.
Class 4: Heavy Vehicles (5> axles)
(If travelling between Johannesburg and Durban and only using mainline)
Note:
- Mariannhill Toll Plaza falls outside of the N3 Toll Concession. It is provided here for information purposes only. The N3 Toll Route starts at Cedara in KwaZulu-Natal and ends at the Heidelberg South Interchange in Gauteng.
- The tariffs above are explanatory and do not replace the Government Gazette No. 50084 on adjusted toll tariffs as published on 6 February 2024.
- Highlighted rows indicate Mainline Toll Plazas.
Toll Fee Sections
The N3 Toll Route is divided into several toll sections. It should be noted that the toll plazas are not necessarily placed at the start or end of each of the toll sections. The different toll sections from Cedara to Heidelberg are:
- Mooi toll section with ramp plazas at the town of Mooi River
- Tugela toll section with ramp plazas at the Tugela East and Bergville interchanges
- Wilge toll section
- De Hoek toll section
Your toll fee doesn’t just pay for the road beneath your wheels. It funds:
- Critical infrastructure expansion projects
- Road safety enhancements
- Emergency and incident response systems
- Value-added services that improve safety, convenience, and mobility
What Is Interoperable Tolling?
To make travel smoother, N3TC invests in innovative, interoperable tolling solutions.
- This means one vehicle, one tag: Seamless transactions across multiple toll roads
- Enhanced security at toll plazas
- Faster, more convenient payment options for road users
With these systems in place, tolling on the N3 Toll Route is not just about collecting fees, it’s about keeping traffic moving and journeys safe.