Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Central Arterial

N Pietermaritzburg → Central Arterial

Road distance

242.2 km

Highway dominant · N2 / N3 / R34

Pietermaritzburg to Central Arterial is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 242.2 km in roughly 2 hrs 39 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

187.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.30×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

2 hrs 39 min

Start point

Pietermaritz Street

End point

East Central Arterial

Return: 5 hrs 18 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

159 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

2 hrs 54 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R473.68

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R474.20

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

61° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

241° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.6000, 30.3789

End coords Destination point

-28.7637, 32.0495

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 21 °C Pietermaritzburg Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 23 °C Central Arterial Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Pietermaritzburg → Central Arterial

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Car

242.2 km

2 hrs 39 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

242.2 km

~3 hrs 43 min

65 km/h avg

✈ PZB → RCB (23 min)
🚗 5 km from Richards Bay Airport
↑ 1 hr 10 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Pietermaritzburg to Central Arterial

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Hotel Around halfway

Beverly Hills

1 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 70 km from start

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B 70 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Pietermaritzburg

Finish Central Arterial

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Pietermaritzburg to Central Arterial via N3 and N2

National highway route N3N2
Directions from Pietermaritzburg to Central Arterial via R34

Provincial road route R34
Head on Pietermaritz Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road

1.8 km
Continue straight onto Alan Paton Avenue

1.9 km
Turn slight left

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Blackburrow Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Cleland Road

0.3 km
Go straight

0.2 km
Merge slight right

40.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban

9.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork

15.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport

0.8 km
Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road

24.6 km
Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road

132.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34: Richards Bay

0.6 km
Turn right onto John Ross Highway

12.2 km
Turn left onto East Central Arterial

1.0 km
Continue make a U-turn onto East Central Arterial

0.5 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

121.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 19 min • 1 hr 19 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

17.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

40.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

13.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Central Arterial

06:42 – 17:01

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:51

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 19 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 9 min

SunriseDawn break

06:42

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,012.50

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R4.84

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R48.45

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,065.79

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (17)

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

121.2 km

Total: 242.2 km

Midpoint 121.2 km

242.2 km 2 hrs 39 min

Destination Central Arterial End: East Central Arterial -28.76368, 32.04949

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 242.2 km

Return-cycle span 484.5 km

Traversal time 2 hrs 39 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 7.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 121.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889

Midpoint -29.46835, 31.23697

End -28.76368, 32.04949

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Questions 9

How far is Pietermaritzburg from Central Arterial? +

Pietermaritzburg is about 242.2 km from Central Arterial by road.

How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Central Arterial? +

The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Central Arterial in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Central Arterial? +

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 Central Arterial? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R487.45 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R489.37 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R486.93 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R510.30 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Central Arterial? +

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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