Distance from P614 to Pietermaritzburg

N P614 → Pietermaritzburg
Road distance
231.5 km
Highway dominant · N3
P614 to Pietermaritzburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 231.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 56 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
160.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 56 min
End point
Pietermaritz Street
Return: 5 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
176 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R465.94
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R467.77
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R465.44
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R487.78
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R614.78
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R617.20
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R614.12
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R643.59
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R808.92
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R812.10
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R808.05
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R846.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
174° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
354° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.1641, 30.2029
End coords Destination point
-29.6000, 30.3789
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
P614 → Pietermaritzburg
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Car
231.5 km
2 hrs 56 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
231.5 km
~3 hrs 33 min
65 km/h avg
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Places along your journey

Places from P614 to Pietermaritzburg

Fuel stops, restaurants, shops and services along or near your route.

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Butcheries 0.1 km

Mndeni Butchery

41 Pietermaritz Street, 3201
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Banks 0.2 km

Nedbank City Centre Pietermaritzburg

145 Chief Albert Luthuli Road
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Convenience store 0.3 km

Bonjour

75 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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Supermarkets 0.3 km

Pick'n'Pay

121 Church Street, 3201
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Supermarkets 0.3 km

Shoprite

Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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Car services 0.4 km

Rocket Racing Pietermaritzburg

316 Boom Street, 3201
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Convenience store 0.6 km

Quickshop

27 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg
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Supermarkets 0.6 km

Parklane Superspar

18 Chief Albert Luthuli Road
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Taxi ranks 0.6 km

Bus Station Pietermaritzburg

Burger Street
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Gym & fitness 0.8 km

Bombers Equestrian Equipment

340 Victoria Road
Convenience store 0.9 km

Shell Select

3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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Government offices 0.9 km

SaveAct Trust

Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg
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Supermarkets 0.9 km

Pick n Pay

151 Victoria Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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Car services 1.1 km

Jacks Tyres PMP

120 Victoria Road, 3201
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Schools & education 1.1 km

Riverwood College

1 Cordwalles Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3202, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 1.1 km

Quickshop

171 West Street, Pietermaritzburg
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Schools & education 1.2 km

Longmarket Girls School

3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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Car services 1.2 km

automotive repairers

unit 8 Clough Street
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Schools & education 1.2 km

Merchiston Preparatory School

3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 1.2 km

Alston Primary School

3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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Department store 1.3 km

Dirt Road Pmb

3201
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Car services 1.5 km

One Stop Licensing

3201
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Convenience store 1.6 km

Quickshop

381 Boshoff Street, Pietermaritzburg
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Schools & education 1.7 km

Cordwalles Preparatory School

3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 1.8 km

Maritzburg College

3200, KwaZulu-Natal
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Shopping malls 1.9 km

Liberty Midland Mall

50 Sanctuary Road, Pietermartizburg, 3201
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Schools & education 2.1 km

Alexandra High School

3209, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 2.2 km

IT Certification Academy

28 Coronation Road, 3200
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Banks 2.3 km

Nedbank Scottsville

60 Alan Paton Avenue
Fuel stations 3.1 km

Shell

3 Montgomery Drive, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
Fuel stations 3.4 km

Shell

94 Moses Mabhida Road, 3216, KwaZulu-Natal
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Government offices 3.9 km

AUDITOR - GENERAL OF SOUTH AFRICA

460 Town Bush Road, pietermaritzburg, 3201
Convenience store 3.9 km

Shell Select

3201, KwaZulu-Natal
Convenience store 4.0 km

Shell Select

3201, KwaZulu-Natal
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Car services 4.5 km

A & D Auto Spares

34 Allandale Drive, Pietermarizburg, 3201
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Shopping malls 6.7 km

Greater Edendale Mall

Mount Partridge Road, Pietermaritzburg
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Car services 6.8 km

RSI SmartCanopy

46 Eden Park Drive, 3201
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Route

Route overview

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Route map

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Start, destination and route line.

231.5 km 176 min
Start P614
Finish Pietermaritzburg
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Directions from P614 to Pietermaritzburg via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Start your journey
    1.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Main
    40.4 km
  4. Turn left
    27.3 km
  5. Turn left
    2.6 km
  6. Turn right
    12.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right
    141.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  13. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.8 km
  14. Turn left onto Prince Edward Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Otto Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Pietermaritz Street
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
115.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 28 min • 1 hr 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
38.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.4%
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
9 hrs 31 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R967.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.63
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R46.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,018.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin P614 -28.16414, 30.20291
Midpoint
115.9 km
Total: 231.5 km
Midpoint 115.9 km
231.5 km 176 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 231.5 km
Return-cycle span 463 km
Traversal time 176 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 115.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.16414, 30.20291
Midpoint -28.84813, 29.72027
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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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is P614 from Pietermaritzburg? +
P614 is about 231.5 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.
How long does it take from P614 to Pietermaritzburg? +
The drive usually takes about 176 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from P614 to Pietermaritzburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from P614 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 P614 to Pietermaritzburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R465.94 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R467.77 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R465.44 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R487.78 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from P614 to Pietermaritzburg? +
Yes. There are 10 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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