Distance from Kusile Comprehensive School East London 5216 Eastern Cape to Pietermaritzburg

N Kusile Comprehensive School East London 5216 Eastern Cape → Pietermaritzburg

Road distance

587.5 km

Provincial mix · N2 / R103

Kusile Comprehensive School East London 5216 Eastern Cape to Pietermaritzburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 587.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 33 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

448.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.31×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 33 min

End point

Pietermaritz Street

Return: 15 hrs 7 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

453 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

77.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 18 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,182.23

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,186.88

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

33° NNE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

213° SSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.0153, 27.8657

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 20 °C Kusile Comprehensive School East London 5216 Eastern Cape Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C Pietermaritzburg Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Kusile Comprehensive School East London 5216 Eastern Cape → Pietermaritzburg

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Car

587.5 km

7 hrs 33 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

587.5 km

~9 hrs 2 min

65 km/h avg

✈ ELS → JNB → PZB (53 min)
↑ 4 hrs 54 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route overview

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Start Kusile Comprehensive School East London 5216 Eastern Cape

Finish Pietermaritzburg

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Directions from Kusile Comprehensive School East London 5216 Eastern Cape to Pietermaritzburg via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Kusile Comprehensive School East London 5216 Eastern Cape to Pietermaritzburg via R103

Provincial road route R103
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn right onto Msimango Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Ford Street

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Douglas Smith Highway

0.1 km
Turn right onto Fitchett Road

1.5 km
Turn right onto Amalinda Main Road

1.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Amalinda Main Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Amalinda Main Road

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Connaught Avenue

0.3 km
Turn left onto Union Avenue

1.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Western Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Western Avenue

1.3 km
Turn right towards N2

0.6 km
Merge slight right

220.2 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

Known total —

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.

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Halfway point

294.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 46 min • 3 hrs 46 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

42.3 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

97.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

31.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

76.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg

06:47 – 17:06

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:56

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 18 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

7 hrs 54 min

SunriseDawn break

06:47

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,455.63

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.75

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R117.49

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,584.87

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (13)

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

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Origin Kusile Comprehensive School East London 5216 Eastern Cape -33.01531, 27.86568

Midpoint

294.0 km

Total: 587.5 km

Midpoint 294.0 km

587.5 km 7 hrs 33 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 587.5 km

Return-cycle span 1,174.9 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 33 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 294.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.01531, 27.86568

Midpoint -31.10826, 28.86566

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 Kusile Comprehensive School East London 5216 Eastern Cape from Pietermaritzburg? +

Kusile Comprehensive School East London 5216 Eastern Cape is about 587.5 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.

How long does it take from Kusile Comprehensive School East London 5216 Eastern Cape to Pietermaritzburg? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Kusile Comprehensive School East London 5216 Eastern Cape 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 Kusile Comprehensive School East London 5216 Eastern Cape 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 Kusile Comprehensive School East London 5216 Eastern Cape to Pietermaritzburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,182.23 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,186.88 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,180.96 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,237.64 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Kusile Comprehensive School East London 5216 Eastern Cape 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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