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Distance from Durban to Pietermaritzburg N5

N Durban → Pietermaritzburg N5
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 R26.52 / litre
R150.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R151.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R183.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R184.95
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R199.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R199.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R242.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R244.03
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R262.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R263.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R319.11
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R321.09
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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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Durban to Pietermaritzburg N5 is a practical regional trip, covering about 79.0 km in roughly 54 min.
Travel modes
Durban → Pietermaritzburg N5
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Car
79.0 km
54 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
79.0 km
~1 hr 12 min
65 km/h avg
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79.0 km 54 min
Start Durban
Finish Pietermaritzburg N5
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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 N5 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N5 Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg N5 Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg N5
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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
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg N5
06:35 – 17:13
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
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 N5 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
Places

Places in Pietermaritzburg N5

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

26 places
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Bank

Nedbank City Centre Pietermaritzburg

🏦 Bank 145 Chief Albert Luthuli Road
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Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store 75 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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Supermarket

Pick'n'Pay

📍 Supermarket 121 Church Street, 3201
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 27 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg
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Supermarket

Parklane Superspar

📍 Supermarket 18 Chief Albert Luthuli Road
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket 151 Victoria Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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School

Riverwood College

🏫 School 1 Cordwalles Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3202, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 171 West Street, Pietermaritzburg
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School

Longmarket Girls School

🏫 School 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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School

Merchiston Preparatory School

🏫 School 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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School

Alston Primary School

🏫 School 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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Department store

Dirt Road Pmb

🏬 Department store 3201
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 381 Boshoff Street, Pietermaritzburg
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School

Cordwalles Preparatory School

🏫 School 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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School

Maritzburg College

🏫 School 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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Shopping centre

Liberty Midland Mall

🏬 Shopping centre 50 Sanctuary Road, Pietermartizburg, 3201
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School

Alexandra High School

🏫 School 3209, KwaZulu-Natal
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School

IT Certification Academy

🏫 School 28 Coronation Road, 3200
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Bank

Nedbank Scottsville

🏦 Bank 60 Alan Paton Avenue
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 3 Montgomery Drive, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 94 Moses Mabhida Road, 3216, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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Shopping centre

Greater Edendale Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Mount Partridge Road, Pietermaritzburg
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Questions 8
How far is Durban from Pietermaritzburg N5? +
Durban is about 79.0 km from Pietermaritzburg N5 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Pietermaritzburg N5? +
The drive usually takes about 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Pietermaritzburg N5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Pietermaritzburg N5? +
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 N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R150.92 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R151.54 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R183.81 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R184.95 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Pietermaritzburg N5? +
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 N5
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From Durban To Pietermaritzburg N5

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pietermaritzburg N5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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