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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to London

Pietermaritzburg to London is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 710.7 km in roughly 9 hrs 22 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → London
Road distance
710.7 km
441.6 mi • 383.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
535.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 22 min
Return: 18 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,189.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,195.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,325.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,336.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,569.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,577.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,748.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,762.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,065.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,075.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,300.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,319.59
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for London
15.2°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.5°C
Day range High / low
H 30° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
41%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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710.7 km 9 hrs 22 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish London
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    142.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right
    12.5 km
  10. Turn left
    2.5 km
  11. Turn right
    254.7 km
  12. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    42.0 km
  13. Turn left
    15.7 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left
    36.0 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Barnard Street
    0.2 km
  17. Continue left onto Barnard Street
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right
    62.5 km
  19. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  20. Turn left
    53.9 km
  21. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  22. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  23. Turn left
    2.3 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  25. Continue
    41.0 km
  26. Turn left
    30.8 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    0.7 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    0.4 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  32. Continue
    2.3 km
  33. Turn right
    0.9 km
  34. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  35. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.8 km
  36. Turn right
    0.1 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
356.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 41 min • 4 hrs 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → London
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
London
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → London
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
London Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
417.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
434.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
338.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
London → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ London
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
356.0 km
Total: 710.7 km
Midpoint 356.0 km
710.7 km 9 hrs 22 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 710.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,421.4 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 356.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -27.03141, 29.87438
End -24.81778, 31.04722
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around London
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around London
1
  • PEP
    Bushbuckridge, 1280, Limpopo
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around London
1
  • Shell
    Main Road, 1280, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around London
4
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from London? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 710.7 km from London by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to London? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to London 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 London? +
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 London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,189.73 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,195.36 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,325.34 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,336.08 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to London? +
Yes. There are 10 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 London
: Ladysmith
From Pietermaritzburg To London
Bergville
From Pietermaritzburg To London

Route Locations

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

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 417.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 434.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 338.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 555.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 472.1 km

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