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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Bechet

Pietermaritzburg to Bechet is a practical regional trip, covering about 74.4 km in roughly 53 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Bechet
Road distance
74.4 km
M13 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
63.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
53 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R124.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R125.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R138.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R139.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R164.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R165.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R183.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R184.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R216.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R217.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R241.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R242.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
114° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
294° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-29.8345, 30.9821
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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74.4 km 53 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Bechet
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Pietermaritz Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    1.8 km
  3. Continue straight onto Alan Paton Avenue
    1.9 km
  4. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Blackburrow Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Cleland Road
    0.3 km
  7. Go straight
    0.2 km
  8. Merge slight right
    40.0 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    17.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Sherwood
    0.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Waterfall Road
    0.8 km
  14. Continue straight onto Randles Road
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Barns Road
    0.3 km
  16. Turn right
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R66.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
37.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
26 min • 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
12.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bechet
06:25 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R311.18
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R14.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R327.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg Start: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
37.2 km
Total: 74.4 km
Midpoint 37.2 km
74.4 km 53 min
Destination Bechet -29.83445, 30.98208

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 74.4 km
Return-cycle span 148.9 km
Traversal time 53 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 22.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 37.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -29.75428, 30.66504
End -29.83445, 30.98208
Destination services

Available in Bechet

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bechet
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Bechet
5
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Bechet
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bechet
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bechet
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Bechet
2
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Questions 8
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Bechet? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 74.4 km from Bechet by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Bechet? +
The drive usually takes about 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Bechet in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Bechet? +
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 Bechet? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R124.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R125.21 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R138.83 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R139.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Bechet? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Pietermaritzburg To Bechet
: Sherwood
From Pietermaritzburg To Bechet
Mayville
From Pietermaritzburg To Bechet

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

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