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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Greytown N3

Pietermaritzburg to Greytown N3 is a practical regional trip, covering about 73.2 km in roughly 1 hr 6 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Greytown N3
Road distance
73.2 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
63.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 6 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
End point
Cathcart Street
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
66 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R139.75
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R140.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R170.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R171.26
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R184.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R185.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R224.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R225.96
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R242.61
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R243.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R295.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R297.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
19° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
199° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-29.0606, 30.5889
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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73.2 km 1 hr 6 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Greytown N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Pietermaritz Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Church Street
    1.9 km
  4. Continue straight onto Chota Motala Road
    1.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Bhambatha Road
    69.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Shepstone Street
    0.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Cathcart Street
    0.2 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Greytown N3 → Pietermaritzburg Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg to Durban Johannesburg to Greytown N3 Pretoria to Greytown N3 Cape Town to Greytown N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
36.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
33 min • 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
12.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Greytown N3
06:29 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 30 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R305.92
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R14.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R322.02
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg Start: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
36.7 km
Total: 73.2 km
Midpoint 36.7 km
73.2 km 1 hr 6 min
Destination Greytown N3 End: Cathcart Street -29.06056, 30.58889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 73.2 km
Return-cycle span 146.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 6 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 10.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 36.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -29.35017, 30.53367
End -29.06056, 30.58889
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Greytown N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Greytown N3
1
  • PEP
    Greytown, 3250, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Greytown N3
3
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Questions 8
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Greytown N3? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 73.2 km from Greytown N3 by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Greytown N3? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Greytown N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Greytown N3? +
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 Greytown N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R139.75 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R140.32 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R170.20 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R171.26 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Greytown N3? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Greytown N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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