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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Moorton

Pietermaritzburg to Moorton is a practical regional trip, covering about 71.0 km in roughly 55 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Moorton
Road distance
71.0 km
44.1 mi • 38.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
58.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
55 min
Return: 1 hr 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R118.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R119.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R132.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R133.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R156.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R157.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R174.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R175.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R206.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R207.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R229.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R231.57
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Moorton
15.5°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.4°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
28%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 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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71.0 km 55 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Moorton
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Destination
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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
    2.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Mariannhill
    0.7 km
  12. Turn right onto Richmond Road
    12.7 km
  13. Continue straight onto Higginson Highway
    0.3 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Moorton
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Moorcross Drive
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Damorosa Crescent
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Mazarin Place
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R66.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
35.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
27 min • 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → Moorton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Moorton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Moorton
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Moorton Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Pietermaritzburg
3 other similar routes
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
2.6 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
30.8 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
41.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Moorton → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Moorton
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
35.5 km
Total: 71.0 km
Midpoint 35.5 km
71.0 km 55 min
Destination Moorton -29.90417, 30.87000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 71.0 km
Return-cycle span 141.9 km
Traversal time 55 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 25.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 35.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -29.74057, 30.65885
End -29.90417, 30.87000
Destination services

Available in Moorton

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Moorton
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Moorton
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Moorton
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Moorton
6
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Questions 8
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Moorton? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 71.0 km from Moorton by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Moorton? +
The drive usually takes about 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Moorton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Moorton? +
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 Moorton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R118.77 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R119.34 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R132.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R133.38 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Moorton? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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 Moorton
: Mariannhill
From Pietermaritzburg To Moorton
Arena Park
From Pietermaritzburg To Moorton
Damorosa Crescent
From Pietermaritzburg To Moorton
Mazarin Place
From Pietermaritzburg To Moorton

Route Locations

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

Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 2.6 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 30.8 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 41.3 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 51.1 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 17.4 km

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