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Distance from De Villiers Graaff Motorway to Pietermaritzburg

De Villiers Graaff Motorway to Pietermaritzburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 496.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 45 min.

N De Villiers Graaff Motorway → Pietermaritzburg
Road distance
496.1 km
308.2 mi • 267.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
446.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 44 min
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
344 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R830.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R834.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R925.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R932.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,095.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,100.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,220.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,230.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,441.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,448.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,606.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,619.05
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Pietermaritzburg
15.3°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
16.5°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
82%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 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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Start, destination and route line.

496.1 km 5 hrs 45 min
Start De Villiers Graaff Motorway
Finish Pietermaritzburg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on De Villiers Graaff Motorway
    0.7 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Athol Oaklands Road
    0.4 km
  3. Turn sharp right onto Atholl Oaklands Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn slight left towards M31
    0.0 km
  5. Turn slight left onto Scott Street
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right onto Stirling Street
    0.3 km
  7. Continue straight onto Hamlin Street
    0.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Athol Street
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Athol Street
    0.9 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Athol Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Athol Street
    0.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Northfield Avenue
    1.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto Avon Road
    0.4 km
  14. Continue straight onto Swemmer Road
    0.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto Club Street
    1.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Linksfield Road
    0.4 km
  17. Continue straight onto Linksfield Road
    0.4 km
  18. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Germiston
    0.6 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    10.0 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork
    412.8 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  23. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  25. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  26. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.8 km
  27. Turn left onto Prince Edward Street
    0.2 km
  28. Turn left onto Otto Street
    0.1 km
  29. Turn left onto Pietermaritz Street
    0.0 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R1,319.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
248.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 52 min • 2 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
De Villiers Graaff Motorway → Pietermaritzburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
De Villiers Graaff Motorway, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Pietermaritzburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
De Villiers Graaff Motorway → Pietermaritzburg
De Villiers Graaff Motorway Origin postcode
Not available
Pietermaritzburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
203.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
219.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
123.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Pietermaritzburg → De Villiers Graaff Motorway
De Villiers Graaff Motorway ↔ Pietermaritzburg
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin De Villiers Graaff Motorway -26.14563, 28.05866
Midpoint
248.5 km
Total: 496.1 km
Midpoint 248.5 km
496.1 km 5 hrs 45 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 496.1 km
Return-cycle span 992.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 248.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.14563, 28.05866
Midpoint -28.04879, 29.01445
End -29.60000, 30.37889
Destination services

Available in Pietermaritzburg

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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 9
How far is De Villiers Graaff Motorway from Pietermaritzburg? +
De Villiers Graaff Motorway is about 496.1 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.
How long does it take from De Villiers Graaff Motorway to Pietermaritzburg? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from De Villiers Graaff Motorway to Pietermaritzburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from De Villiers Graaff Motorway 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 De Villiers Graaff Motorway to Pietermaritzburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R830.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R834.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R925.07 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R932.57 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from De Villiers Graaff Motorway to Pietermaritzburg? +
Yes. There are 26 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Towns along the route

: Germiston
From De Villiers Graaff Motorway To Pietermaritzburg
ern Bypass
From De Villiers Graaff Motorway To Pietermaritzburg

Route Locations

Start area
De Villiers Graaff Motorway, Gauteng
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 203.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 219.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 123.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 257.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 334.6 km

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