Mooi Toll Plaza
Also known as: Mooi River Toll Gate
N3 · Johannesburg – Durban · N3 Toll Concession (N3TC)
Fees effective 1 March 2026 (SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment) · Class I = standard light vehicle / bakkie / SUV
R70.00
Class I fee (light vehicle)
N3
Road
N3TC
Operator
Mooi Toll Plaza is the fourth mainline toll on the N3, located approximately 460 km from Johannesburg in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands near the town of Mooi River. It sits on the section between Frere and Cedara — the last major stop before Pietermaritzburg and the final descent to Durban. The Mooi River ("beautiful river" in Dutch/Afrikaans) flows through the lush Midlands that surround this plaza.
Mooi Toll Plaza fees 2026
All fees include VAT. Effective 1 March 2026 — SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment.
| Vehicle class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Class I | R 70.00 |
| Class II | R 171.00 |
| Class III | R 240.00 |
| Class IV | R 324.00 |
Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Operator: N3 Toll Concession (N3TC)
Location
On the N3, approximately 460 km from Johannesburg, near Mooi River town. Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker shows approximate plaza position on the N3 near Mooi River / Pietermaritzburg.
About Mooi Toll Plaza
The KwaZulu-Natal Midlands around Mooi River are known for their rolling green hills, dairy farming, and craft industries — a contrast to the highveld grasslands crossed earlier on the N3. This section of the N3 passes through the agricultural heartland of KZN before the road climbs Polly Shortts Hill and then drops steeply into Pietermaritzburg. The Mooi Plaza marks the end of the N3TC concession section — the final Mariannhill plaza, just outside Durban, is operated separately by SANRAL. A north ramp (R21) and south ramp (R49) at Mooi apply to vehicles using the Mooi River interchange exits only.
Routes through Mooi Toll Plaza
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N3 toll road guide →Frequently asked questions
How much is the Mooi Toll Plaza fee in 2026?
The Mooi Toll Plaza Class I fee (standard light vehicle, bakkie, SUV, or motorcycle) is R70.00 as of 1 March 2026. Class II is R171.00, Class III is R240.00, and Class IV is R324.00.
Where is the Mooi Toll Plaza located?
On the N3, approximately 460 km from Johannesburg, near Mooi River town. It operates on the N3 between Frere – Cedara (Pietermaritzburg).
Who operates the Mooi Toll Plaza?
Mooi Toll Plaza is operated by N3 Toll Concession (N3TC). SANRAL (South African National Roads Agency Limited) is the state-owned entity responsible for South Africa's national road network under the National Roads Act (Act No. 7, 1998).
Can I pay by card at the Mooi Toll Plaza?
Yes. All South African toll plazas accept contactless debit and credit card payments (tap-and-go). Cash is also accepted. The Gauteng e-toll system has been abolished — no e-tag is required at any mainline toll plaza.
When were the Mooi Toll Plaza fees last updated?
Fees were last updated on 1 March 2026 as part of SANRAL's annual CPI-linked tariff adjustment of 3.12%. Toll fees are typically revised each year on 1 March.
Fees verified from: foresightpublications.co.za — effective 1 March 2026. Fuel prices used in route calculators: R23.36/L inland 95 ULP (updated 2026-04-01).
Plaza map shows the approximate location on the N3. Not intended for navigation.