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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Aliwal

N Pietermaritzburg → Aliwal
Road distance
101.6 km
Provincial mix · R603
Pietermaritzburg to Aliwal is a practical regional trip, covering about 101.6 km in roughly 1 hr 20 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
88.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 20 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
End point
Vista Place
Return: 2 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
80 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R198.75
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R198.97
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R197.95
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R204.90
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R262.24
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R262.53
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R261.18
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R270.36
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R345.06
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R345.44
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R343.66
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R355.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
145° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
325° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R60 - R140
Pietermaritzburg → Aliwal
Route class Operational trip category
Regional
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 15 °C Pietermaritzburg Rain View Forecast → 21 °C Aliwal Cloudy View Forecast →
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Pietermaritzburg → Aliwal
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101.6 km
1 hr 20 min
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Two-wheeler
101.6 km
~1 hr 33 min
65 km/h avg
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101.6 km 1 hr 20 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Aliwal
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  1. Directions from Pietermaritzburg to Aliwal via R603
    Provincial road route R603
  2. Head on Pietermaritz Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    1.8 km
  4. Continue straight onto Alan Paton Avenue
    1.9 km
  5. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Blackburrow Road
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Cleland Road
    0.3 km
  8. Go straight
    0.2 km
  9. Merge slight right
    13.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  11. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  13. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  16. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right
    6.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  21. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  22. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
50.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
40 min • 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
7.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
16.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
5.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:50 – 17:02
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R424.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.03
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R20.33
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R447.20
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg Start: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
50.9 km
Total: 101.6 km
Midpoint 50.9 km
101.6 km 1 hr 20 min
Destination Aliwal End: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 101.6 km
Return-cycle span 203.3 km
Traversal time 1 hr 20 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 21.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 50.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -29.96670, 30.62066
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 8
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Aliwal? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 101.6 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Aliwal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Aliwal? +
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 to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R204.53 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R205.34 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R204.32 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R214.12 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Aliwal? +
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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