Distance from 5 to Pietermaritzburg

N 5 → Pietermaritzburg

Road distance

764.8 km

Highway dominant · N5

5 to Pietermaritzburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 764.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 43 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

374.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

2.04×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

8 hrs 43 min

End point

Pietermaritz Street

Return: 26 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

523 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

9 hrs 43 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,460.41

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,466.47

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

72° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

252° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-30.6931, 26.6907

End coords Destination point

-29.6000, 30.3789

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 18 °C 5 Fair View Forecast → 21 °C Pietermaritzburg Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

5 → Pietermaritzburg

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Car

764.8 km

8 hrs 43 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

764.8 km

~11 hrs 46 min

65 km/h avg

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Nearby places

Places in Pietermaritzburg

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

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Butcheries 0.1 km

Route

Route overview

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Start 5

Finish Pietermaritzburg

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Destination

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Directions from 5 to Pietermaritzburg via N5

National highway N5

Start your journey

0.6 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.1 km
Turn left onto Grey Street

0.5 km
Turn left onto Robinson Road

0.5 km
Turn left onto Barkly Street

71.8 km
Continue right onto Rascher Street

122.0 km
Turn left

2.6 km
Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

120.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5

0.6 km
Turn right

66.5 km
Continue straight

71.4 km
Turn right onto Hospital Road

91.6 km
Merge slight right

211.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

0.7 km
Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Howick Road

2.8 km
Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road

0.8 km
Turn left onto Prince Edward Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Otto Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Pietermaritz Street

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 13

Known total R779.50

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 13 toll points from our database.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

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

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Routes ↩ Pietermaritzburg → 5 5 to Johannesburg 5 to Pretoria 5 to Cape Town 5 to Durban Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

382.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 21 min • 4 hrs 21 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

55.1 L needed

Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

127.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

41.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

49%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg

06:37 – 17:12

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 34 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 48 min

SunriseDawn break

06:37

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,197.02

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R15.30

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R152.97

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,365.29

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (14)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin 5 -30.69311, 26.69074

Midpoint

382.6 km

Total: 764.8 km

Midpoint 382.6 km

764.8 km 8 hrs 43 min

Destination Pietermaritzburg End: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 764.8 km

Return-cycle span 1,529.7 km

Traversal time 8 hrs 43 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 382.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.69311, 26.69074

Midpoint -28.34216, 27.59695

End -29.60000, 30.37889

Destination brief

Travelling to Pietermaritzburg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature KZN capital city

Standout Capital city with heritage and Midlands access

Pietermaritzburg has more weight than a routine inland stop because it combines provincial-capital status with heritage, sport and quick access to the Midlands side of KwaZulu-Natal.

Best for Who this destination suits

Capital city stay Midlands gateway Business trip Heritage travel

Arrival What to expect on arrival

CBD, Scottsville, university-side and N3-adjacent arrivals can feel quite different, so the exact suburb or venue matters.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Pietermaritzburg as a KZN capital base for business travel, heritage stops and onward drives into the Midlands and Drakensberg direction.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Pietermaritzburg Tourism describes it as the capital city of KwaZulu-Natal

The city works as both a destination and a route hub

It sits close to the Midlands touring zone

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is 5 from Pietermaritzburg? +

5 is about 764.8 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.

How long does it take from 5 to Pietermaritzburg? +

The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from 5 to Pietermaritzburg in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from 5 to Pietermaritzburg? +

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 5 to Pietermaritzburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,460.41 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,466.47 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,778.71 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,789.72 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from 5 to Pietermaritzburg? +

Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Towns along the route

Kroonstad

From 5 To Pietermaritzburg

Western Bypass

From 5 To Pietermaritzburg

: Senekal

From 5 To Pietermaritzburg

Theunissen

From 5 To Pietermaritzburg

Route Locations

Start area

5, Eastern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Pietermaritzburg

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Reverse route and related trips

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Distance from 5 to Pietermaritzburg

Places in Pietermaritzburg

Mndeni Butchery

Nedbank City Centre Pietermaritzburg

Bonjour

Pick'n'Pay

Shoprite

Rocket Racing Pietermaritzburg

Quickshop

Parklane Superspar

Bus Station Pietermaritzburg

Bombers Equestrian Equipment

Shell Select

SaveAct Trust

Pick n Pay

Jacks Tyres PMP

Riverwood College

Quickshop

Longmarket Girls School

automotive repairers

Merchiston Preparatory School

Alston Primary School

Dirt Road Pmb

One Stop Licensing

Quickshop

Cordwalles Preparatory School

Maritzburg College

Liberty Midland Mall

Alexandra High School

IT Certification Academy

Nedbank Scottsville

Shell

Shell

AUDITOR - GENERAL OF SOUTH AFRICA

Shell Select

Shell Select

A & D Auto Spares

Greater Edendale Mall

RSI SmartCanopy

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