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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Dewetsdorp

Pietermaritzburg to Dewetsdorp is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 623.0 km in roughly 7 hrs 9 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Dewetsdorp
Road distance
623.0 km
387.1 mi • 336.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
358.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.74×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 9 min
Return: 14 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,042.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,047.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,161.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,171.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,375.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,382.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,532.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,545.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,810.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,819.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,016.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,033.22
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 9 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 24 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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623.0 km 7 hrs 9 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Dewetsdorp
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Pietermaritz Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.7 km
  3. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    161.4 km
  8. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  11. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  12. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  15. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    94.9 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  17. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rudolf Greyling
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Rudolf Greyling
    8.6 km
  20. Turn slight left towards M12
    0.1 km
  21. Go straight onto Doctor Belcher Road
    5.4 km
  22. Continue straight
    58.2 km
  23. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.2 km
  24. Turn slight left
    0.7 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R779.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
311.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 34 min • 3 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → Dewetsdorp
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Dewetsdorp
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Dewetsdorp
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Dewetsdorp Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
250.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
329.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
346.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Dewetsdorp → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Dewetsdorp
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
311.5 km
Total: 623.0 km
Midpoint 311.5 km
623.0 km 7 hrs 9 min
Destination Dewetsdorp -29.58301, 26.66921

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 623.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,245.9 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 311.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -28.24216, 28.27712
End -29.58301, 26.66921
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Dewetsdorp
1
  • Usave
    Dewetsdorp, 9940, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Dewetsdorp? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 623.0 km from Dewetsdorp by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Dewetsdorp? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Dewetsdorp 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 Dewetsdorp? +
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 Dewetsdorp? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,042.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,047.79 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,161.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,171.14 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Dewetsdorp? +
Yes. There are 13 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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Towns along the route

: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg To Dewetsdorp
Bethlehem
From Pietermaritzburg To Dewetsdorp
: Bloemfontein
From Pietermaritzburg To Dewetsdorp
: Mangaung
From Pietermaritzburg To Dewetsdorp
Bram Fischer
From Pietermaritzburg To Dewetsdorp
Rudolf Greyling
From Pietermaritzburg To Dewetsdorp

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Dewetsdorp
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 250.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 329.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 346.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 384.4 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 444.4 km

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