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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Bluff N1

Pietermaritzburg to Bluff N1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 215.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 37 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Bluff N1
Road distance
215.3 km
R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
161.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 37 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
157 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R411.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R412.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R500.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R503.82
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R542.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R544.69
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R660.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R664.76
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R713.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R716.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R869.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R874.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
185° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
5° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-31.0466, 30.2272
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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215.3 km 2 hrs 37 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Bluff N1
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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
    13.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  12. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  13. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  14. Go straight
    40.5 km
  15. Turn left
    0.7 km
  16. Turn right
    0.6 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R306.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 10 toll points from our database.
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Routes ↩ Bluff N1 → Pietermaritzburg Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg to Durban Johannesburg to Bluff N1 Pretoria to Bluff N1 Cape Town to Bluff N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
107.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 18 min • 1 hr 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
15.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
35.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bluff N1
06:34 – 17:15
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R899.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R43.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R947.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg Start: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
107.8 km
Total: 215.3 km
Midpoint 107.8 km
215.3 km 2 hrs 37 min
Destination Bluff N1 -31.04665, 30.22720

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 215.3 km
Return-cycle span 430.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 107.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -30.26202, 30.76061
End -31.04665, 30.22720
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Bluff N1
1
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Bluff N1? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 215.3 km from Bluff N1 by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Bluff N1? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Bluff N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Bluff N1? +
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 Bluff N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R411.12 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R412.82 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R500.72 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R503.82 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Bluff N1? +
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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Towns along the route

: Umumbulu
From Pietermaritzburg To Bluff N1
Richmond
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Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bluff N1, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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