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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Phoenix

Pietermaritzburg to Phoenix is a practical regional trip, covering about 94.0 km in roughly 1 hr 7 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Phoenix
Road distance
94.0 km
58.4 mi • 50.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
61.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 7 min
Return: 2 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R157.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R158.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R175.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R176.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R207.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R208.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R231.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R233.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R273.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R274.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R304.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R306.84
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 7 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 22 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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94.0 km 1 hr 7 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Phoenix
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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
    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
    15.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt. Edgecombe
    1.1 km
  15. Merge slight right
    2.5 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.6 km
  17. Continue straight onto Phoenix Highway
    3.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Longcroft Drive
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 4
Known total R66.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 4 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
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
47.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
33 min • 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → Phoenix
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Phoenix
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Phoenix
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Phoenix Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Port Shepstone
3 other similar routes
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
18.2 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
25.7 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
53.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Phoenix → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Phoenix
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
47.0 km
Total: 94.0 km
Midpoint 47.0 km
94.0 km 1 hr 7 min
Destination Phoenix -29.70156, 31.00722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 94.0 km
Return-cycle span 188.0 km
Traversal time 1 hr 7 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 24.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 47.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -29.80108, 30.73891
End -29.70156, 31.00722
Destination services

Available in Phoenix

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Phoenix
3
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Phoenix
1
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Questions 8
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Phoenix? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 94.0 km from Phoenix by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Phoenix? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Phoenix in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Phoenix? +
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 Phoenix? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R157.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R158.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R175.32 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R176.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Phoenix? +
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 Phoenix
: Port Shepstone
From Pietermaritzburg To Phoenix
King Shaka International Airport
From Pietermaritzburg To Phoenix
Stanger
From Pietermaritzburg To Phoenix
and Coast
From Pietermaritzburg To Phoenix
Coast
From Pietermaritzburg To Phoenix
: Mt. Edgecombe
From Pietermaritzburg To Phoenix

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Phoenix
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 Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 18.2 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 25.7 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 53.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 61.2 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 74.2 km

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