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Distance from Kingdom Christian College Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg

Kingdom Christian College Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 285.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 11 min.

N Kingdom Christian College Kwazulu Natal → Pietermaritzburg
Road distance
285.2 km
M70 N2 N3 R33
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
219.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 11 min
End point
Pietermaritz Street
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
191 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R477.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R479.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R531.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R536.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R629.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R632.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R701.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R707.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R828.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R832.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R923.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R930.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
233° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
53° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.4175, 32.1913
End coords Destination point
-29.6000, 30.3789
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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285.2 km 3 hrs 11 min
Start Kingdom Christian College Kwazulu Natal
Finish Pietermaritzburg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Saligna Road
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Jacaranda Avenue
    0.5 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Nkosi Mtubatuba Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right
    1.8 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards N2: Empangeni
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right
    207.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    54.1 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R33
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards M70
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Church Street
    1.8 km
  16. Turn right onto Otto Street
    0.2 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left onto Pietermaritz Street
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 22
Known total R559.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
142.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 35 min • 1 hr 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg
06:26 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 57 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,191.99
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,254.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kingdom Christian College Kwazulu Natal -28.41750, 32.19130
Midpoint
142.7 km
Total: 285.2 km
Midpoint 142.7 km
285.2 km 3 hrs 11 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 285.2 km
Return-cycle span 570.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 6.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 142.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.41750, 32.19130
Midpoint -29.32854, 31.33927
End -29.60000, 30.37889
Destination services

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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
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
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
3
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 Kingdom Christian College Kwazulu Natal from Pietermaritzburg? +
Kingdom Christian College Kwazulu Natal is about 285.2 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.
How long does it take from Kingdom Christian College Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kingdom Christian College Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kingdom Christian College Kwazulu Natal 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 Kingdom Christian College Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R477.37 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R479.63 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R531.78 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R536.09 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kingdom Christian College Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg? +
Yes. There are 22 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Empangeni
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: Pietermaritzburg
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Durban
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: Greytown
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Route Locations

Start area
Kingdom Christian College Kwazulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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