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Distance from Durban to Pietermaritzburg N1

Durban to Pietermaritzburg N1 is a practical regional trip, covering about 79.0 km in roughly 54 min.

N Durban → Pietermaritzburg N1
Road distance
79.0 km
M70 N3 R33
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
67.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
54 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
Pietermaritz Street
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
54 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R132.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R132.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R147.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R148.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R174.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R175.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R194.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R196.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R229.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R230.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R255.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R257.96
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
295° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
115° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-29.6000, 30.3789
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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79.0 km 54 min
Start Durban
Finish Pietermaritzburg N1
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    54.1 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R33
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards M70
    0.1 km
  11. Turn left onto Church Street
    1.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Otto Street
    0.2 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left onto Pietermaritz Street
    0.0 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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
Routes ↩ Pietermaritzburg N1 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N1 Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg N1 Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
39.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
27 min • 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
13.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg N1
06:27 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 53 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R330.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R15.81
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R347.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
39.5 km
Total: 79.0 km
Midpoint 39.5 km
79.0 km 54 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg N1 End: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 79.0 km
Return-cycle span 158.1 km
Traversal time 54 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 17.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 39.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.75510, 30.66479
End -29.60000, 30.37889
Destination services

Available in Pietermaritzburg N1

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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 N1
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N1
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N1
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N1
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 N1
3
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Questions 8
How far is Durban from Pietermaritzburg N1? +
Durban is about 79.0 km from Pietermaritzburg N1 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Pietermaritzburg N1? +
The drive usually takes about 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Pietermaritzburg N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Pietermaritzburg N1? +
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 Durban to Pietermaritzburg N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R132.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R132.93 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R147.39 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R148.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Pietermaritzburg N1? +
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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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban To Pietermaritzburg N1
: Greytown
From Durban To Pietermaritzburg N1

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pietermaritzburg N1, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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