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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Keetmanshoop

Pietermaritzburg to Keetmanshoop is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,607.7 km in roughly 18 hrs 41 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Keetmanshoop
Road distance
1,607.7 km
N1 N10 N3 N5 N8
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,246.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
48
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 41 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
End point
5th Avenue
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1121 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,069.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,082.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,738.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,761.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,050.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,067.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,933.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,963.73
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,329.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,351.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,491.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,531.23
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
283° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
103° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-26.5791, 18.1342
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,607.7 km 18 hrs 41 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Keetmanshoop
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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
    111.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  19. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  22. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  23. Turn left onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    281.6 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right
    114.5 km
  28. Turn left onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  29. Turn right onto Le Roux Street
    1.5 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
    0.1 km
  31. Turn left onto Swartmodder Street
    5.6 km
  32. Continue straight
    204.7 km
  33. Continue straight
    53.9 km
  34. Continue straight
    35.6 km
  35. Turn left
    24.7 km
  36. Turn left
    22.0 km
  37. Turn right
    21.8 km
  38. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.0 km
  39. Turn left
    72.5 km
  40. At the end of the road, turn right
    44.5 km
  41. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  42. Continue
    0.7 km
  43. Turn left onto Swakara Avenue
    1.2 km
  44. Turn right onto Pastorie Street
    0.2 km
  45. Continue straight onto 4th Avenue
    0.2 km
  46. Turn left onto Jooste Street
    0.1 km
  47. Turn left onto 5th Avenue
    0.1 km
  48. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
Routes ↩ Keetmanshoop → Pietermaritzburg Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg to Durban Johannesburg to Keetmanshoop Pretoria to Keetmanshoop Cape Town to Keetmanshoop
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
803.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 20 min • 9 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
115.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
267.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
86.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Keetmanshoop
07:15 – 18:11
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
07:15
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,720.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R32.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R321.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,073.82
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (32)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg Start: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
803.8 km
Total: 1,607.7 km
Midpoint 803.8 km
1,607.7 km 18 hrs 41 min
Destination Keetmanshoop End: 5th Avenue -26.57909, 18.13419

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,607.7 km
Return-cycle span 3,215.4 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 48
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 803.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -28.78116, 23.85737
End -26.57909, 18.13419
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Keetmanshoop? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 1,607.7 km from Keetmanshoop by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Keetmanshoop? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Keetmanshoop 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 Keetmanshoop? +
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 Keetmanshoop? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,069.78 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,082.51 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,738.84 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,761.99 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Keetmanshoop? +
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 Keetmanshoop
Bethlehem
From Pietermaritzburg To Keetmanshoop
: Bloemfontein
From Pietermaritzburg To Keetmanshoop
Kimberley
From Pietermaritzburg To Keetmanshoop
: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From Pietermaritzburg To Keetmanshoop
Namibia
From Pietermaritzburg To Keetmanshoop
Laboria
From Pietermaritzburg To Keetmanshoop

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Keetmanshoop, ǁKharas Region
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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