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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Kwamsane

Pietermaritzburg to Kwamsane is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 277.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 3 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Kwamsane
Road distance
277.3 km
172.3 mi • 149.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
215.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 3 min
Return: 6 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R464.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R466.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R517.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R521.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R612.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R615.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R682.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R687.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R805.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R809.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R897.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R905.05
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 3 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 18 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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277.3 km 3 hrs 3 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Kwamsane
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Pietermaritz Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    1.8 km
  3. Continue straight onto Alan Paton Avenue
    1.9 km
  4. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Blackburrow Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Cleland Road
    0.3 km
  7. Go straight
    0.2 km
  8. Merge slight right
    40.0 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    24.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    181.2 km
  15. Turn left
    0.3 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Nomathiye Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Bongani Street
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R559.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
138.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 31 min • 1 hr 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → Kwamsane
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Kwamsane
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Kwamsane
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Kwamsane Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
0.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
15.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
122.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kwamsane → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Kwamsane
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
138.8 km
Total: 277.3 km
Midpoint 138.8 km
277.3 km 3 hrs 3 min
Destination Kwamsane -28.43389, 32.14222

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 277.3 km
Return-cycle span 554.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 138.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -29.34086, 31.33059
End -28.43389, 32.14222
Destination services

Available in Kwamsane

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kwamsane
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Kwamsane
6
  • Victory Lab
    Celtis Drive
  • Jet
    Celtis Drive, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Truworths
    Celtis Drive, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Identity
    Celtis Drive, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Clothing Junction
    Celtis Drive, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Ackermans
    Celtis Drive, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Kwamsane
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kwamsane
6
  • Checkers
    Celtis Drive, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Superspar
    Lot 23 John Ross Highway, Mtubatuba, 3935
  • OK Express
    20 John Ross Highway, Mtubatuba, 3935
  • Boxer
    Cnr St Lucia and Hibiscus Streets, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    John Ross Highway, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Hibiscus Road, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Kwamsane
1
  • Mtuba Mall
    Celtis Drive, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Kwamsane? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 277.3 km from Kwamsane by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Kwamsane? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Kwamsane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Kwamsane? +
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 Kwamsane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R464.20 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R466.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R517.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R521.31 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Kwamsane? +
Yes. There are 22 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: Durban
From Pietermaritzburg To Kwamsane
: Port Shepstone
From Pietermaritzburg To Kwamsane
King Shaka International Airport
From Pietermaritzburg To Kwamsane
Stanger
From Pietermaritzburg To Kwamsane
and Coast
From Pietermaritzburg To Kwamsane
Coast
From Pietermaritzburg To Kwamsane

Route Locations

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

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About 155.2 km Difference: 122.1 km
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