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Distance from Pick N Pay Harrismith 9880 Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg

Pick N Pay Harrismith 9880 Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 219.4 km in roughly 2 hrs 34 min.

N Pick N Pay Harrismith 9880 Kwazulu Natal → Pietermaritzburg
Road distance
219.4 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
191.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 34 min
End point
Pietermaritz Street
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
154 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R367.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R368.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R409.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R412.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R484.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R486.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R539.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R544.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R637.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R640.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R710.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R715.99
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
141° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
321° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2716, 29.1230
End coords Destination point
-29.6000, 30.3789
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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219.4 km 2 hrs 34 min
Start Pick N Pay Harrismith 9880 Kwazulu Natal
Finish Pietermaritzburg
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Southey Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto McKechnie Street
    1.6 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto McKechnie Street
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left
    1.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    211.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  9. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  12. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.8 km
  13. Turn left onto Prince Edward Street
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Otto Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Pietermaritz Street
    0.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 10
Known total R641.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 10 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
109.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 17 min • 1 hr 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
15.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
36.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg
06:27 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R916.99
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.39
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R43.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R965.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
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 Pick N Pay Harrismith 9880 Kwazulu Natal -28.27161, 29.12304
Midpoint
109.8 km
Total: 219.4 km
Midpoint 109.8 km
219.4 km 2 hrs 34 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 219.4 km
Return-cycle span 438.8 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 7.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 109.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27161, 29.12304
Midpoint -28.89293, 29.75583
End -29.60000, 30.37889
Destination services

Available in Pietermaritzburg

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
6
  • Bonjour
    75 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
  • Pick'n'Pay
    121 Church Street, 3201
  • Shoprite
    Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    27 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg
  • Parklane Superspar
    18 Chief Albert Luthuli Road
  • Pick n Pay
    151 Victoria Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
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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 Pick N Pay Harrismith 9880 Kwazulu Natal from Pietermaritzburg? +
Pick N Pay Harrismith 9880 Kwazulu Natal is about 219.4 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.
How long does it take from Pick N Pay Harrismith 9880 Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pick N Pay Harrismith 9880 Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pick N Pay Harrismith 9880 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 Pick N Pay Harrismith 9880 Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R367.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R368.97 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R409.09 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R412.41 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pick N Pay Harrismith 9880 Kwazulu Natal 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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From Pick N Pay Harrismith 9880 Kwazulu Natal To Pietermaritzburg

Route Locations

Start area
Pick N Pay Harrismith 9880 Kwazulu Natal, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
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