Distance from Gqeberha R72 to Pietermaritzburg

N Gqeberha R72 → Pietermaritzburg

Road distance

873.4 km

Provincial mix · M4 / N2 / R103 / R72

Gqeberha R72 to Pietermaritzburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 873.4 km in roughly 11 hrs 3 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

661.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.32×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 3 min

Start point

Havelock Street

End point

Pietermaritz Street

Return: 22 hrs 6 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

663 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

79.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 18 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,757.67

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,764.59

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

44° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

224° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9619, 25.6187

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 16 °C Gqeberha R72 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 19 °C Pietermaritzburg Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Gqeberha R72 → Pietermaritzburg

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Car

873.4 km

11 hrs 3 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

873.4 km

~13 hrs 26 min

65 km/h avg

✈ PLZ → JNB → PZB (1 hr 19 min)
↑ 7 hrs 59 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Gqeberha R72

Finish Pietermaritzburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Gqeberha R72 to Pietermaritzburg via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Gqeberha R72 to Pietermaritzburg via M4

Metro arterial route M4
Directions from Gqeberha R72 to Pietermaritzburg via R72 and R103

Provincial road routes R72R103
Head on Havelock Street

0.0 km
Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace

0.0 km
Turn right onto Donkin Street

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue

0.3 km
Turn right towards M4

0.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M4

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Settlers Way

4.9 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown

0.9 km
Merge slight right

44.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown

0.9 km
Continue straight

0.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

236.1 km
Turn left onto Currie Street

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Valley Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto North East Expressway

4.1 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Turn right towards N2

0.5 km
Merge slight right

217.7 km
Turn left onto Madeira Street

212.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

0.4 km
Turn left

144.4 km
Turn slight left towards R103

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road

1.4 km
Turn right onto Langalibalele Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Henrietta Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Church Street

0.0 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 0

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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.

N2 - North Coast Toll Road M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

436.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 31 min • 5 hrs 31 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

62.9 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

145.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

47.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

75.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg

06:50 – 17:06

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:58

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 15 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 18 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,650.89

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R17.47

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R174.68

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,843.05

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

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 Gqeberha R72 Start: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867

Midpoint

436.9 km

Total: 873.4 km

Midpoint 436.9 km

873.4 km 11 hrs 3 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 873.4 km

Return-cycle span 1,746.8 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 3 min

Maneuver count 31

Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 436.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867

Midpoint -32.04137, 28.33772

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

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Questions 9

How far is Gqeberha R72 from Pietermaritzburg? +

Gqeberha R72 is about 873.4 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.

How long does it take from Gqeberha R72 to Pietermaritzburg? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Gqeberha R72 to Pietermaritzburg in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from Gqeberha R72 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 Gqeberha R72 to Pietermaritzburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,757.67 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,764.59 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,755.78 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,840.05 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Gqeberha R72 to Pietermaritzburg? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

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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