Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelbergweg

N Pietermaritzburg → Heidelbergweg

Road distance

469.3 km

Provincial mix · N3 / R23

Pietermaritzburg to Heidelbergweg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 469.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 30 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

426.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.10×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 30 min

Start point

Pietermaritz Street

End point

Heidelberg Road

Return: 11 hrs

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

330 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 0 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R944.41

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R948.13

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

331° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

151° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.6000, 30.3789

End coords Destination point

-26.2236, 28.3196

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 16 °C Pietermaritzburg Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C Heidelbergweg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Pietermaritzburg → Heidelbergweg

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Car

469.3 km

5 hrs 30 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

469.3 km

~7 hrs 13 min

65 km/h avg

✈ PZB → JNB (53 min)
🚗 12 km from OR Tambo International
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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Pietermaritzburg

Finish Heidelbergweg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelbergweg via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelbergweg via R23

Provincial road route R23
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

251.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

23.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Heidelberg

0.6 km
Turn left onto Heidelberg Road

28.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 22

Known total R1,376.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

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

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

235.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 45 min • 2 hrs 45 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

33.8 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

78.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

25.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Heidelbergweg

06:51 – 17:21

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

2 hrs 46 min

SunriseDawn break

06:51

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,961.66

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.39

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R93.86

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,064.90

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (10)

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

235.1 km

Total: 469.3 km

Midpoint 235.1 km

469.3 km 5 hrs 30 min

Destination Heidelbergweg End: Heidelberg Road -26.22363, 28.31964

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 469.3 km

Return-cycle span 938.6 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 30 min

Maneuver count 12

Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 235.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889

Midpoint -28.15492, 29.06783

End -26.22363, 28.31964

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Pietermaritzburg from Heidelbergweg? +

Pietermaritzburg is about 469.3 km from Heidelbergweg by road.

How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelbergweg? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelbergweg? +

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 Heidelbergweg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R944.41 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R948.13 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R943.40 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R988.67 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Heidelbergweg? +

Yes. There are 22 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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