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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Greytown

Pietermaritzburg N3 to Greytown is a practical regional trip, covering about 71.2 km in roughly 1 hr 3 min.

N Pietermaritzburg N3 → Greytown
Road distance
71.2 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
61.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
6
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 3 min
End point
Cathcart Street
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
63 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R119.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R119.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R132.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R133.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R157.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R157.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R175.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R176.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R206.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R207.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R230.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R232.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
18° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
198° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5874, 30.3910
End coords Destination point
-29.0606, 30.5889
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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71.2 km 1 hr 3 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N3
Finish Greytown
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto Chota Motala Road
    1.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Bhambatha Road
    69.1 km
  4. Continue straight onto Shepstone Street
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Cathcart Street
    0.2 km
  6. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Greytown → Pietermaritzburg N3 Pietermaritzburg N3 to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg N3 to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg N3 to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Greytown Pretoria to Greytown Cape Town to Greytown
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
35.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
31 min • 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
11.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Greytown
06:25 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R297.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R14.24
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R313.24
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg N3 -29.58735, 30.39099
Midpoint
35.7 km
Total: 71.2 km
Midpoint 35.7 km
71.2 km 1 hr 3 min
Destination Greytown End: Cathcart Street -29.06056, 30.58889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 71.2 km
Return-cycle span 142.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 3 min
Maneuver count 6
Maneuver density 8.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 35.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.58735, 30.39099
Midpoint -29.34221, 30.53784
End -29.06056, 30.58889
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Greytown
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Greytown
1
  • PEP
    Greytown, 3250, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Greytown
3
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Questions 8
How far is Pietermaritzburg N3 from Greytown? +
Pietermaritzburg N3 is about 71.2 km from Greytown by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Greytown? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Greytown in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Greytown? +
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 Pietermaritzburg N3 to Greytown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R119.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R119.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R132.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R133.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Greytown? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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From Pietermaritzburg N3 To Greytown

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Greytown
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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