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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Frankfort

N Pietermaritzburg → Frankfort
Road distance
364.3 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R34
Pietermaritzburg to Frankfort is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 364.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 21 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
316.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 21 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
End point
Nieuw Street
Return: 8 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
261 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R733.14
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R736.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R732.36
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R767.51
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R967.34
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R971.15
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R966.30
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,012.68
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,272.82
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,277.83
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,271.45
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,332.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
324° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
144° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-27.2788, 28.4978
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 Fair View Forecast → 13 °C Frankfort Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Pietermaritzburg → Frankfort
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Car
364.3 km
4 hrs 21 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
364.3 km
~5 hrs 36 min
65 km/h avg
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364.3 km 4 hrs 21 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Frankfort
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Pietermaritzburg to Frankfort via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Pietermaritzburg to Frankfort via R34
    Provincial road route R34
  3. Head on Pietermaritz Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  8. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right
    161.4 km
  10. Continue straight
    167.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34: Frankfort
    0.9 km
  12. Turn left
    28.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Beckwith Street
    1.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Park Street
    0.7 km
  15. Turn right onto Nieuw Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
182.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 10 min • 2 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
26.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
60.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Frankfort
06:52 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:05
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,522.83
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R72.86
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,602.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg Start: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
182.4 km
Total: 364.3 km
Midpoint 182.4 km
364.3 km 4 hrs 21 min
Destination Frankfort End: Nieuw Street -27.27879, 28.49783

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 364.3 km
Return-cycle span 728.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 182.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -28.40568, 29.39230
End -27.27879, 28.49783
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Frankfort? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 364.3 km from Frankfort by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Frankfort? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Frankfort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Frankfort? +
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 Frankfort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R733.14 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R736.03 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R732.36 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R767.51 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Frankfort? +
Yes. There are 12 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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