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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Pierneef Boulevard

Pietermaritzburg to Pierneef Boulevard is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 472.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 36 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Pierneef Boulevard
Road distance
472.1 km
293.3 mi • 254.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
408.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 36 min
Return: 11 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 36 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R790.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R794.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R880.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R887.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,042.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,047.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,161.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,171.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,372.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,378.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,528.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,540.80
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 36 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 51 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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472.1 km 5 hrs 36 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Pierneef Boulevard
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    161.4 km
  8. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    11.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  11. Turn left
    6.8 km
  12. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left onto H F Verwoerd Street
    8.8 km
  14. Continue straight onto H.F. Verwoerd Road
    7.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto Pierneef Boulevard
    17.7 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Pierneef Boulevard
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Pierneef Boulevard
    2.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 20
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
236.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 48 min • 2 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → Pierneef Boulevard
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Pierneef Boulevard, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Pierneef Boulevard
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Pierneef Boulevard 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 Overlapping province
179.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
195.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
99.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Pierneef Boulevard → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Pierneef Boulevard
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
236.4 km
Total: 472.1 km
Midpoint 236.4 km
472.1 km 5 hrs 36 min
Destination Pierneef Boulevard -26.56961, 28.01925

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 472.1 km
Return-cycle span 944.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 236.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -28.14414, 29.06200
End -26.56961, 28.01925
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Pierneef Boulevard
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Pierneef Boulevard
1
  • Shell
    256 Verwoerd Road, 1961, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Pierneef Boulevard
4
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Pierneef Boulevard? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 472.1 km from Pierneef Boulevard by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Pierneef Boulevard? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Pierneef Boulevard in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Pierneef Boulevard? +
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 Pierneef Boulevard? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R790.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R794.02 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R880.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R887.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Pierneef Boulevard? +
Yes. There are 20 tollgates 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. 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 Pierneef Boulevard
: Standerton
From Pietermaritzburg To Pierneef Boulevard
Heidelberg
From Pietermaritzburg To Pierneef Boulevard

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pierneef Boulevard, Gauteng
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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 179.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 195.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 99.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 233.5 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 316.9 km

Reverse route and related trips

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