Distance from Dn7 to Pietermaritzburg

N Dn7 → Pietermaritzburg

Road distance

485.7 km

Highway dominant · N3

Dn7 to Pietermaritzburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 485.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 54 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

300.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.61×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 54 min

End point

Pietermaritz Street

Return: 11 hrs 49 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

354 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

82.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 24 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R977.50

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R981.35

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

182° S

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

2° N

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.8962, 30.4747

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 Dn7 Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Pietermaritzburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Dn7 → Pietermaritzburg

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Car

485.7 km

5 hrs 54 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

485.7 km

~7 hrs 28 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 179 km to Kruger Mpumalanga International
✈ MQP → JNB → PZB (57 min)
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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Dn7

Finish Pietermaritzburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Dn7 to Pietermaritzburg via N3

National highway N3
Start your journey

3.6 km
Turn right

8.4 km
Take the ramp left

59.0 km
Turn left onto De Emigratie Street

252.2 km
Turn left

2.6 km
Turn right

12.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

0.9 km
Merge slight right

141.8 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 10

Known total R501.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

243.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 57 min • 2 hrs 57 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

35.0 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

80.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

26.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

61.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg

06:46 – 17:06

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:56

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 19 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 39 min

SunriseDawn break

06:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,030.39

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.71

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R97.15

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,137.25

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (9)

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 Dn7 -26.89620, 30.47467

Midpoint

243.3 km

Total: 485.7 km

Midpoint 243.3 km

485.7 km 5 hrs 54 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 485.7 km

Return-cycle span 971.5 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 54 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 243.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.89620, 30.47467

Midpoint -27.95686, 29.96983

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 9

How far is Dn7 from Pietermaritzburg? +

Dn7 is about 485.7 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.

How long does it take from Dn7 to Pietermaritzburg? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Dn7 to Pietermaritzburg in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Dn7 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 Dn7 to Pietermaritzburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R977.50 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R981.35 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R976.45 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,023.32 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Dn7 to Pietermaritzburg? +

Yes. There are 10 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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Mndeni Butchery

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Pick'n'Pay

Shoprite

Rocket Racing Pietermaritzburg

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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

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IT Certification Academy

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A & D Auto Spares

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