Distance from Melmoth Town to Pietermaritzburg

N Melmoth Town → Pietermaritzburg

Road distance

259.5 km

Mixed roads · M70 / N3 / R33

Melmoth Town to Pietermaritzburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 259.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 58 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

150.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.73×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

2 hrs 58 min

End point

Pietermaritz Street

Return: 5 hrs 55 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

178 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 13 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R522.16

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R524.21

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

221° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

41° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.5867, 31.3981

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 13 °C Melmoth Town Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Pietermaritzburg Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Melmoth Town → Pietermaritzburg

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Car

259.5 km

2 hrs 58 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

259.5 km

~3 hrs 59 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 70 km to Richards Bay Airport
✈ RCB → PZB (23 min)
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Hotel Past halfway

Beverly Hills

1 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 131 km from start

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B 131 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Melmoth Town

Finish Pietermaritzburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Melmoth Town to Pietermaritzburg via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Melmoth Town to Pietermaritzburg via M70

Metro arterial route M70
Directions from Melmoth Town to Pietermaritzburg via R33

Provincial road route R33
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn right

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.0 km
Turn left

76.2 km
Take the ramp right

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road

84.3 km
Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road

24.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

0.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

1.5 km
Merge slight right

15.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork

54.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R33

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M70

0.1 km
Turn left onto Church Street

1.8 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 17

Known total R262.50

Main toll road N3

This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

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 Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

Dokodweni

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.00

oThongathi

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

oThongathi

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

King Shaka Airport

Road: Road not linked yet

R8.50

Mvoti Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R18.50

Mvoti Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R18.50

Dokodweni Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.00

Mandini

Road: Road not linked yet

R10.00

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

Mandini Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R10.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

129.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 29 min • 1 hr 29 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

18.7 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

43.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

14.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

57.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg

06:48 – 17:06

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:57

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 17 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,084.58

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.19

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R51.89

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,141.66

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 Melmoth Town -28.58667, 31.39806

Midpoint

129.9 km

Total: 259.5 km

Midpoint 129.9 km

259.5 km 2 hrs 58 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 259.5 km

Return-cycle span 518.9 km

Traversal time 2 hrs 58 min

Maneuver count 18

Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 129.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.58667, 31.39806

Midpoint -29.42350, 31.27370

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

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Melmoth Town from Pietermaritzburg? +

Melmoth Town is about 259.5 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.

How long does it take from Melmoth Town to Pietermaritzburg? +

The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Melmoth Town 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 Melmoth Town to Pietermaritzburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R522.16 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R524.21 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R521.59 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R546.63 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Melmoth Town to Pietermaritzburg? +

Yes. There are 17 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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Distance from Melmoth Town to Pietermaritzburg

Places from Melmoth Town to Pietermaritzburg

Sasol

Shell Select

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Bonjour

Shell Select

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Quickshop

Pick n Pay

Shoprite

Pick'n'Pay

Shell Select

Shell

Shell

Mndeni Butchery

Nedbank City Centre Pietermaritzburg

Bonjour

Pick'n'Pay

Shoprite

Rocket Racing Pietermaritzburg

Quickshop

Parklane Superspar

Bus Station Pietermaritzburg

Bombers Equestrian Equipment

Shell Select

SaveAct Trust

Pick n Pay

Jacks Tyres PMP

Riverwood College

Quickshop

Longmarket Girls School

automotive repairers

Merchiston Preparatory School

Alston Primary School

Dirt Road Pmb

One Stop Licensing

Quickshop

Cordwalles Preparatory School

Maritzburg College

Liberty Midland Mall

Alexandra High School

IT Certification Academy

Nedbank Scottsville

Shell

Shell

AUDITOR - GENERAL OF SOUTH AFRICA

Shell Select

Shell Select

A & D Auto Spares

Greater Edendale Mall

RSI SmartCanopy

Bonjour

Beverly Hills

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