Distance from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg

N Harrismith → Pietermaritzburg

Road distance

218.5 km

Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 218.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 33 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

190.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

2 hrs 33 min

Start point

Warden Street

End point

Pietermaritz Street

Return: 5 hrs 7 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

153 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

2 hrs 48 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R439.77

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R441.50

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

141° SE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

321° NW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.2784, 29.1332

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 11 °C Harrismith Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C Pietermaritzburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Harrismith → Pietermaritzburg

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Car

218.5 km

2 hrs 33 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

218.5 km

~3 hrs 21 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Harrismith

Finish Pietermaritzburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Head on Warden Street

0.0 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto King Street

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto McKechnie Street

0.1 km
Continue onto McKechnie Street

0.0 km
Turn left

1.4 km
Merge slight right

211.0 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 6

Known total R361.00

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 6 toll points from our database.

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

109.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 16 min • 1 hr 16 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

15.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

36.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

11.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg

06:48 – 17:06

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:57

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 17 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

8 hrs 31 min

SunriseDawn break

06:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R913.45

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R4.37

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R43.71

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R961.53

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (18)

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 Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Midpoint

109.4 km

Total: 218.5 km

Midpoint 109.4 km

218.5 km 154 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 218.5 km

Return-cycle span 437 km

Traversal time 154 min

Maneuver count 16

Maneuver density 7.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 109.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324

Midpoint -28.89573, 29.75878

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

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Questions 9

How far is Harrismith from Pietermaritzburg? +

Harrismith is about 218.5 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.

How long does it take from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg? +

The drive usually takes about 154 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Harrismith 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 Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R439.77 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R441.50 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R439.30 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R460.38 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg? +

Yes. There are 6 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.

Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +

This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.

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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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