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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal

Pietermaritzburg to Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 240.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 43 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
Road distance
240.8 km
149.6 mi • 130.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
186.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 43 min
Return: 5 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 43 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R403.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R405.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R449.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R452.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R531.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R534.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R592.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R597.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R699.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R703.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R779.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R786.02
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
17.0°C
Light drizzle
Feels like Perceived temperature
17.0°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
86%
Wind 10m wind speed
11 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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240.8 km 2 hrs 43 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    15.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    24.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    132.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34: Richards Bay
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right onto John Ross Highway
    8.8 km
  17. Turn left onto Alumina Allee
    2.5 km
  18. Turn right
    1.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R559.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
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
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
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
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
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
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
120.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 21 min • 1 hr 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
85.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
35.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
2.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
120.5 km
Total: 240.8 km
Midpoint 120.5 km
240.8 km 2 hrs 43 min
Destination Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal -28.75893, 32.03472

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 240.8 km
Return-cycle span 481.7 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 120.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -29.47326, 31.23258
End -28.75893, 32.03472
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
2
  • H&M
    3900
  • PEP
    Richards Bay, 3900, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
1
  • Edgars
    Shop 23 Karel Landman Street dundee 3000 Karel Landman Street Dundee, Dundee
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 240.8 km from Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal? +
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 Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R403.15 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R405.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R449.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R452.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal? +
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 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. 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 Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
: Port Shepstone
From Pietermaritzburg To Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
King Shaka International Airport
From Pietermaritzburg To Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
Stanger
From Pietermaritzburg To Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
and Coast
From Pietermaritzburg To Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
Coast
From Pietermaritzburg To Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
: Richards Bay
From Pietermaritzburg To Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
Empangeni
From Pietermaritzburg To Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
Ulundi
From Pietermaritzburg To Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal
Alumina Allee
From Pietermaritzburg To Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Betesda Independent School Kwazulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 85.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 35.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 2.3 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 62.3 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 128.6 km

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