Distance from Pelikaan Straat to Pietermaritzburg

N Pelikaan Straat → Pietermaritzburg

Road distance

310.1 km

Mixed roads · M70 / N3 / R33

Pelikaan Straat to Pietermaritzburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 310.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 39 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

240.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.29×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 39 min

Start point

Pelikaan Straat

End point

Pietermaritz Street

Return: 7 hrs 18 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

219 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 54 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R624.06

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R626.52

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

235° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

55° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.3775, 32.4133

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 24 °C Pelikaan Straat Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 21 °C Pietermaritzburg Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Pelikaan Straat → Pietermaritzburg

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Car

310.1 km

3 hrs 39 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

310.1 km

~4 hrs 46 min

65 km/h avg

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✈ RCB → PZB (23 min)
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Beverly Hills

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B 198 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Pelikaan Straat

Finish Pietermaritzburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Pelikaan Straat to Pietermaritzburg via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Pelikaan Straat to Pietermaritzburg via M70

Metro arterial route M70
Directions from Pelikaan Straat to Pietermaritzburg via R33

Provincial road route R33
Head on Pelikaan Straat

0.3 km
Turn left onto Katonkel Street

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto McKenzie Street

0.4 km
Turn left

26.6 km
Take the ramp left

0.3 km
Merge slight right

209.0 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 22

Known total R559.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

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

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

Mvoti Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R18.50

Mvoti Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R18.50

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

Dokodweni Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.00

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

King Shaka Airport

Road: Road not linked yet

R8.50

Mtunzini Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R53.00

Mandini Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R10.00

Mandini

Road: Road not linked yet

R10.00

Mtunzini Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R53.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

155.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 49 min • 1 hr 49 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

22.3 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

51.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

16.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg

06:50 – 17:06

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:58

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 15 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 36 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,296.26

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R6.20

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R62.02

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,364.48

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 Pelikaan Straat Start: Pelikaan Straat -28.37751, 32.41332

Midpoint

155.2 km

Total: 310.1 km

Midpoint 155.2 km

310.1 km 3 hrs 39 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 310.1 km

Return-cycle span 620.2 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 39 min

Maneuver count 16

Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 155.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.37751, 32.41332

Midpoint -29.24271, 31.41534

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

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Questions 9

How far is Pelikaan Straat from Pietermaritzburg? +

Pelikaan Straat is about 310.1 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.

How long does it take from Pelikaan Straat to Pietermaritzburg? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Pelikaan Straat to Pietermaritzburg in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Pelikaan Straat 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 Pelikaan Straat to Pietermaritzburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R624.06 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R626.52 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R623.39 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R653.31 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Pelikaan Straat 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 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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Mndeni Butchery

Nedbank City Centre Pietermaritzburg

Bonjour

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Rocket Racing Pietermaritzburg

Quickshop

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Bus Station Pietermaritzburg

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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

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RSI SmartCanopy

Banana Box

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Beverly Hills

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