Distance from Pelham Primary School 3201 Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg

N Pelham Primary School 3201 Kwazulu Natal → Pietermaritzburg

Road distance

5.4 km

Provincial mix · R103

Pelham Primary School 3201 Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg is a short everyday drive, covering about 5.4 km in roughly 7 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

3.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.38×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 min

Start point

Melville Road

End point

Pietermaritz Street

Return: 13 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

7 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

46.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

7 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R10.80

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R10.85

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

341° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

161° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.6330, 30.3923

End coords Destination point

-29.6000, 30.3789

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R15 - R25

Pelham Primary School 3201 Kwazulu Natal → Pietermaritzburg

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 17 °C Pelham Primary School 3201 Kwazulu Natal Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Pietermaritzburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Pelham Primary School 3201 Kwazulu Natal → Pietermaritzburg

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Car

5.4 km

7 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

5.4 km

~6 min

50 km/h avg

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Walking

5.4 km

1 hr 4 min

5 km/h average

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Route

Route overview

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Start Pelham Primary School 3201 Kwazulu Natal

Finish Pietermaritzburg

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

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Directions from Pelham Primary School 3201 Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg via R103

Provincial road route R103
Head on Melville Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Christie Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Ritchie Road

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Alexandra Road

2.2 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

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Main toll road R103

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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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

2.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 min • 3 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

0.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

0.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

0.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

72.5%

☀ 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 50 min

SunriseDawn break

06:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R22.44

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.11

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R1.07

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R23.62

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (0)

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 Pelham Primary School 3201 Kwazulu Natal Start: Melville Road -29.63301, 30.39233

Midpoint

2.7 km

Total: 5.4 km

Midpoint 2.7 km

5.4 km 7 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 5.4 km

Return-cycle span 10.8 km

Traversal time 7 min

Maneuver count 12

Maneuver density 223.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 2.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.63301, 30.39233

Midpoint -29.61925, 30.38674

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 8

How far is Pelham Primary School 3201 Kwazulu Natal from Pietermaritzburg? +

Pelham Primary School 3201 Kwazulu Natal is about 5.4 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.

How long does it take from Pelham Primary School 3201 Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg? +

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

Is it possible to drive from Pelham Primary School 3201 Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Pelham Primary School 3201 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 Pelham Primary School 3201 Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R10.80 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R10.85 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R10.79 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R11.31 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Pelham Primary School 3201 Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.

Is there a road note for this route? +

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

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