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Distance from Braemar Crescent to Pietermaritzburg

Braemar Crescent to Pietermaritzburg is a short everyday drive, covering about 23.9 km in roughly 21 min.

N Braemar Crescent → Pietermaritzburg
Road distance
23.9 km
14.9 mi • 12.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
19.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
21 min
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
21 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R40.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R40.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R44.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R44.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R52.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R53.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R58.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R59.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R69.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R69.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R77.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R78.07
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Pietermaritzburg
16.0°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
16.1°C
Day range High / low
H 24° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
63%
Wind 10m wind speed
6 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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23.9 km 21 min
Start Braemar Crescent
Finish Pietermaritzburg
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Braemar Crescent
    0.2 km
  2. Continue straight onto Harvard Street
    1.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Zeederburg Road
    0.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto Main Street
    3.4 km
  5. Go straight onto Zeederberg Road
    1.5 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    11.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  9. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  12. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.8 km
  13. Turn left onto Prince Edward Street
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Otto Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Pietermaritz Street
    0.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N3
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
12.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Braemar Crescent → Pietermaritzburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Braemar Crescent, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Pietermaritzburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Braemar Crescent → Pietermaritzburg
Braemar Crescent Origin postcode
Not available
Pietermaritzburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pietermaritzburg to Howick
3 other similar routes
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
4.1 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
16.2 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
44.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Pietermaritzburg → Braemar Crescent
Braemar Crescent ↔ Pietermaritzburg
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Braemar Crescent -29.48795, 30.22179
Midpoint
12.0 km
Total: 23.9 km
Midpoint 12.0 km
23.9 km 21 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 23.9 km
Return-cycle span 47.8 km
Traversal time 21 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 66.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 12.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.48795, 30.22179
Midpoint -29.54051, 30.29545
End -29.60000, 30.37889
Destination services

Available in Pietermaritzburg

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
6
  • Bonjour
    75 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
  • Pick'n'Pay
    121 Church Street, 3201
  • Shoprite
    Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    27 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg
  • Parklane Superspar
    18 Chief Albert Luthuli Road
  • Pick n Pay
    151 Victoria Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
3
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 8
How far is Braemar Crescent from Pietermaritzburg? +
Braemar Crescent is about 23.9 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.
How long does it take from Braemar Crescent to Pietermaritzburg? +
The drive usually takes about 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Braemar Crescent to Pietermaritzburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Braemar Crescent 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 Braemar Crescent to Pietermaritzburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R40.04 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R40.23 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R44.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R44.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Braemar Crescent to Pietermaritzburg? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Braemar Crescent To Pietermaritzburg

Route Locations

Start area
Braemar Crescent, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pietermaritzburg
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.

Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
About 19.8 km Difference: 4.1 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 16.2 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 44.4 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 3.4 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 4.0 km

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