Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town International Airport

N Pietermaritzburg → Cape Town International Airport

Road distance

1,551.3 km

Highway dominant · M22 / N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / R300

Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town International Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,551.3 km in roughly 17 hrs 13 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,213.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.28×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

17 hrs 13 min

Start point

Pietermaritz Street

Return: 34 hrs 27 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1033 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops

19 hrs 13 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R3,033.70

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R3,037.05

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

243° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

63° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.6000, 30.3789

End coords Destination point

-33.9718, 18.6021

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 15 °C Pietermaritzburg Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Cape Town International Airport Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Pietermaritzburg → Cape Town International Airport

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Car

1,551.3 km

17 hrs 13 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,551.3 km

~23 hrs 52 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Before halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 408 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

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Hotel Before halfway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 408 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 408 km from start

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Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Pietermaritzburg

Finish Cape Town International Airport

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town International Airport via N3 and N5 and N1 and N2

National highway route N3N5N1N2
Directions from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town International Airport via M22

Metro arterial route M22
Directions from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town International Airport via R300

Provincial road route R300
Head on Pietermaritz Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Howick Road

2.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto Peter Brown Drive

0.1 km
Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith

0.4 km
Merge slight right

161.4 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

646.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

48.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

14.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town

2.0 km
Merge slight right

3.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M22

0.1 km
Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road

1.0 km
Turn right onto Michigan Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Tower Road

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn left

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.0 km
Turn left

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 17

Known total R943.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

775.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

8 hrs 36 min • 8 hrs 36 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

111.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

258.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

83.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

78.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cape Town International Airport

07:48 – 17:42

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:45

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 54 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,484.64

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R31.03

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R310.27

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,825.94

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (29)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Pietermaritzburg Start: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889

Midpoint

775.6 km

Total: 1,551.3 km

Midpoint 775.6 km

1,551.3 km 17 hrs 13 min

Destination Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,551.3 km

Return-cycle span 3,102.7 km

Traversal time 17 hrs 13 min

Maneuver count 35

Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 775.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889

Midpoint -30.70374, 25.11839

End -33.97185, 18.60211

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Questions 9

How far is Pietermaritzburg from Cape Town International Airport? +

Pietermaritzburg is about 1,551.3 km from Cape Town International Airport by road.

How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town International Airport? +

The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town International Airport in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town International Airport? +

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 Cape Town International Airport? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,121.94 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,134.22 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,118.59 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,268.26 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town International Airport? +

Yes. There are 17 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +

This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.

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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Places from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town International Airport

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Mugg & Bean

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Quickshop

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Nooitgedacht Primary School

Gateway Primary School

Greenlands Primary School

Aberdare Primary school

Shoprite

Pick n Pay Express

Shell

Kairos Primary

Leiden Meat Market

Bismillah Tuck Stop

Montevideo Primary School

JD Meat Market

Holy Cross Educare

Shoprite

Last Born Tuck Stop

Cavelier Retail Center

Superspar

Rasta Fruit's & Veg

Gugulethu Square

Shoprite

Irshaad's Meat Market

Delft Mall

Shell

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The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children

Shell

South African National Bioinformatics Institute

Midas

Mayas Hardware Mandalay

Shell

Settler's Moslem Butchery

Control Centre

Vangate Mall

Galvatech (Pty) Ltd.

Southern Wind Shipyard

WolfPack

Builders Warehouse

Bonjour

Pick'n'Pay

Shoprite

Quickshop

Shell Select

Shell

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Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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