Distance from Bremen to Pietermaritzburg

N Bremen → Pietermaritzburg

Road distance

81.3 km

Metro routes · M7 / M70 / N3 / R33

Bremen to Pietermaritzburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 81.3 km in roughly 1 hr.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

68.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.19×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

1 hr

Start point

Bremen Road

End point

Pietermaritz Street

Return: 2 hrs

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

60 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

80.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

1 hr 0 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R158.98

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R159.16

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

298° WNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

118° ESE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.8898, 31.0002

End coords Destination point

-29.6000, 30.3789

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R60 - R140

Bremen → Pietermaritzburg

Route class Operational trip category

Regional

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 20 °C Bremen Fair View Forecast → 13 °C Pietermaritzburg Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Bremen → Pietermaritzburg

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Car

81.3 km

1 hr

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

81.3 km

~1 hr 15 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Near Bremen

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 3 km from start

"Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga is a convenient hotel for travellers who want to st…"

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Bremen

Finish Pietermaritzburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Bremen to Pietermaritzburg via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Bremen to Pietermaritzburg via M7 and M70

Metro arterial routes M7M70
Directions from Bremen to Pietermaritzburg via R33

Provincial road route R33
Head on Bremen Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Belfast Road

0.5 km
Turn right onto Bayhead Road

0.9 km
Turn slight left onto Sydney Road

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Sydney Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Umbilo Road

1.2 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M7

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive

14.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

1.1 km
Merge slight left

5.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

54.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R33

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M70

0.1 km
Turn left onto Church Street

1.8 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 4

Known total R66.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

40.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

30 min • 30 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

5.9 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

13.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

4.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

83.8%

☀ 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

11 hrs 41 min

SunriseDawn break

06:45

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R339.83

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R1.63

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R16.26

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R357.71

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 Bremen Start: Bremen Road -29.88981, 31.00019

Midpoint

40.6 km

Total: 81.3 km

Midpoint 40.6 km

81.3 km 1 hr 0 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 81.3 km

Return-cycle span 162.6 km

Traversal time 1 hr 0 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 20.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 40.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.88981, 31.00019

Midpoint -29.76195, 30.67296

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

Route FAQ

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Questions 8

How far is Bremen from Pietermaritzburg? +

Bremen is about 81.3 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.

How long does it take from Bremen to Pietermaritzburg? +

The drive usually takes about 1 hr 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Bremen 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 Bremen to Pietermaritzburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R158.98 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R159.16 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R158.34 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R163.90 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bremen to Pietermaritzburg? +

Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

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