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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Santo Alberto

Pietermaritzburg to Santo Alberto is a practical regional trip, covering about 83.6 km in roughly 1 hr 5 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Santo Alberto
Road distance
83.6 km
52.0 mi • 45.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
69.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 5 min
Return: 2 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R139.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R140.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R155.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R157.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R184.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R185.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R205.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R207.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R242.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R244.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R270.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R272.88
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 5 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 20 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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83.6 km 1 hr 5 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Santo Alberto
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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
    13.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    26.8 km
  12. Turn left onto 10570 Street
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Santo Alberto
    0.6 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
41.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
32 min • 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → Santo Alberto
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Santo Alberto, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Santo Alberto
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Santo Alberto 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 Overlapping province
15.3 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
28.6 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
43.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Santo Alberto → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Santo Alberto
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
41.8 km
Total: 83.6 km
Midpoint 41.8 km
83.6 km 1 hr 5 min
Destination Santo Alberto -30.07726, 30.84815

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 83.6 km
Return-cycle span 167.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 5 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 16.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 41.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -29.90213, 30.57070
End -30.07726, 30.84815
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Santo Alberto
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Santo Alberto
1
  • PEP
    Oceanview Road, Kingsburgh, 4126, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Santo Alberto
1
  • Shell
    9 Rosslyn Road, 4126, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Santo Alberto
6
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Questions 8
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Santo Alberto? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 83.6 km from Santo Alberto by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Santo Alberto? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Santo Alberto in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Santo Alberto? +
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 Santo Alberto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R139.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R140.63 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R155.92 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R157.18 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Santo Alberto? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Umumbulu
From Pietermaritzburg To Santo Alberto
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From Pietermaritzburg To Santo Alberto

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Santo Alberto, KwaZulu-Natal
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 Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 15.3 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 28.6 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 43.5 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
About 19.8 km Difference: 63.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 71.6 km

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