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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Sherwood

Pietermaritzburg to Sherwood is a practical regional trip, covering about 76.8 km in roughly 50 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Sherwood
Road distance
76.8 km
M15 M70 M80 R103
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
63.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
50 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
End point
Locksley Drive
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R128.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R129.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R143.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R144.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R169.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R170.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R189.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R190.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R223.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R224.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R248.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R250.77
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
114° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
294° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-29.8289, 30.9772
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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76.8 km 50 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Sherwood
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head southwest on Pietermaritz Street, M80
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road, R103
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Church Street, M70
    2.1 km
  4. Turn right
    72.0 km
  5. Keep left
    0.4 km
  6. Keep left
    1.1 km
  7. Turn right onto M15
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left onto Locksley Drive
    0.5 km
  9. Arrive at Locksley Drive, on the left
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R66.00
Main toll road R103
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R103.
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
38.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
25 min • 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
12.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sherwood
06:24 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 53 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R321.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.54
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R15.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R338.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
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
38.4 km
Total: 76.8 km
Midpoint 38.4 km
76.8 km 50 min
Destination Sherwood End: Locksley Drive -29.82889, 30.97722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 76.8 km
Return-cycle span 153.7 km
Traversal time 50 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 11.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 38.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -29.74247, 30.66163
End -29.82889, 30.97722
Destination services

Available in Sherwood

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Sherwood
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Sherwood
5
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Sherwood
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Sherwood
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sherwood
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Sherwood
2
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Questions 8
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Sherwood? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 76.8 km from Sherwood by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Sherwood? +
The drive usually takes about 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Sherwood in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Sherwood? +
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 Sherwood? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R128.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R129.23 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R143.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R144.45 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Sherwood? +
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. 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
Sherwood
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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