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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Mandela Park

Pietermaritzburg to Mandela Park is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 364.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 52 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Mandela Park
Road distance
364.3 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
270.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 52 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
End point
Ndukuda Street
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
292 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R609.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R612.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R679.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R684.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R804.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R808.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R896.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R903.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,058.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,063.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,179.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,188.94
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
215° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
35° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-31.5781, 28.7432
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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364.3 km 4 hrs 52 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Mandela Park
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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
    1.8 km
  3. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    2.5 km
  4. Turn slight right onto Reggie Hadebe Road
    142.1 km
  5. Take the ramp right
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    211.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Sutherland Drive
    5.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Mandela Road
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Ndukuda Street
    0.1 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Mandela Park → Pietermaritzburg Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg to Durban Johannesburg to Mandela Park Pretoria to Mandela Park Cape Town to Mandela Park
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
182.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 26 min • 2 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
26.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
60.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mandela Park
06:36 – 17:26
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,522.72
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R72.86
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,602.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
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
182.3 km
Total: 364.3 km
Midpoint 182.3 km
364.3 km 4 hrs 52 min
Destination Mandela Park End: Ndukuda Street -31.57806, 28.74324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 364.3 km
Return-cycle span 728.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 182.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -30.56719, 29.46685
End -31.57806, 28.74324
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mandela Park
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Mandela Park
2
  • ABSA
    60 Sutherland Drive
  • FNB
    76 York Road
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Mandela Park
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mandela Park
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Mandela Park
1
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Mandela Park? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 364.3 km from Mandela Park by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Mandela Park? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Mandela Park in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Mandela Park? +
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 Mandela Park? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R609.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R612.70 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R679.32 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R684.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Mandela Park? +
No tollgates are 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. 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
Mandela Park
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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