Distance from Beacon Way R72 to Pietermaritzburg

N Beacon Way R72 → Pietermaritzburg

Road distance

1098.9 km

Provincial mix · N2 / R103 / R72

Beacon Way R72 to Pietermaritzburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,098.9 km in roughly 13 hrs 30 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

826.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.33×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

13 hrs 30 min

Start point

Beacon Way

End point

Pietermaritz Street

Return: 27 hrs

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

810 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

15 hrs 0 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,148.96

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,151.33

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

55° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

235° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.0463, 23.3689

End coords Destination point

-29.6000, 30.3789

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 15 °C Beacon Way R72 Heavy Rain View Forecast → 12 °C Pietermaritzburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Beacon Way R72 → Pietermaritzburg

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Car

1098.9 km

13 hrs 30 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1098.9 km

~16 hrs 54 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 91 km to George Airport
✈ GRJ → JNB → PZB (1 hr 47 min)
↑ 7 hrs 47 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Beacon Way R72

Finish Pietermaritzburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Beacon Way R72 to Pietermaritzburg via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Beacon Way R72 to Pietermaritzburg via R72 and R103

Provincial road routes R72R103
Head on Beacon Way

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

276.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown

0.9 km
Continue straight

0.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

236.1 km
Turn left onto Currie Street

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Valley Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto North East Expressway

4.1 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Turn right towards N2

0.5 km
Merge slight right

217.7 km
Turn left onto Madeira Street

212.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

0.4 km
Turn left

144.4 km
Turn slight left towards R103

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road

1.4 km
Turn right onto Langalibalele Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Henrietta Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Church Street

0.0 km
Turn right onto Otto Street

0.2 km
At the end of the road, 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 3

Known total R219.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

549.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 45 min • 6 hrs 45 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

79.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

182.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

59.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

75.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg

06:45 – 17:06

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:56

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 21 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:45

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,593.48

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R21.98

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R219.78

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,835.24

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (10)

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 Beacon Way R72 Start: Beacon Way -34.04634, 23.36885

Midpoint

549.5 km

Total: 1098.9 km

Midpoint 549.5 km

1098.9 km 810 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 1098.9 km

Return-cycle span 2197.8 km

Traversal time 810 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 549.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.04634, 23.36885

Midpoint -32.76816, 28.00663

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

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Questions 9

How far is Beacon Way R72 from Pietermaritzburg? +

Beacon Way R72 is about 1098.9 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.

How long does it take from Beacon Way R72 to Pietermaritzburg? +

The drive usually takes about 810 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Beacon Way R72 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 Beacon Way R72 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 Beacon Way R72 to Pietermaritzburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,148.96 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,151.33 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,140.26 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,215.42 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Beacon Way R72 to Pietermaritzburg? +

Yes. There are 3 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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