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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Steiltes

Pietermaritzburg to Steiltes is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 612.7 km in roughly 7 hrs 45 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Steiltes
Road distance
612.7 km
380.7 mi • 330.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
460.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 45 min
Return: 15 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,025.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,030.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,142.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,151.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,353.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,359.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,507.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,519.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,780.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,788.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,983.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,999.59
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 45 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 0 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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612.7 km 7 hrs 45 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Steiltes
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Destination
Driving route
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
    142.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right
    12.5 km
  10. Turn left
    2.5 km
  11. Turn right
    254.7 km
  12. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    42.0 km
  13. Turn left
    15.7 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left
    36.0 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Barnard Street
    0.2 km
  17. Continue left onto Barnard Street
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right
    62.5 km
  19. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  20. Turn left
    33.7 km
  21. Turn right onto Doctor Enos Mabuza Drive
    2.1 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Doctor Enos Mabuza Drive
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Doctor Enos Mabuza Drive
    0.5 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Doctor Enos Mabuza Drive
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Doctor Enos Mabuza Drive
    1.6 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dr. Enos Mabuza Drive
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Dr. Enos Mabuza Drive
    0.1 km
  28. Go straight onto Doctor Enos Mabuza Drive
    0.4 km
  29. Turn right
    0.0 km
  30. Turn left onto Schuttle Street
    0.2 km
  31. Turn left onto Enterprise Crescent
    0.3 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
306.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 52 min • 3 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → Steiltes
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Steiltes, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Steiltes
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Steiltes Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
336.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
319.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
240.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Steiltes → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Steiltes
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
306.8 km
Total: 612.7 km
Midpoint 306.8 km
612.7 km 7 hrs 45 min
Destination Steiltes -25.49408, 31.00369

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 612.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,225.3 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 306.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -27.45899, 29.87042
End -25.49408, 31.00369
Destination services

Available in Steiltes

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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 Steiltes
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Steiltes
3
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Brown Street, Nelindja, Mbombela Ward 14, Mbombela, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, 1201, South Africa
  • Woolworths
    Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
  • Winmar
    9 Rapid Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Steiltes
1
  • Shell
    43 Andrew Street, Nelspruit, 1201, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Steiltes
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Steiltes
3
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Steiltes? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 612.7 km from Steiltes by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Steiltes? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Steiltes in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Steiltes? +
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 Steiltes? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,025.60 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,030.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,142.50 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,151.76 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Steiltes? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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 Steiltes
: Ladysmith
From Pietermaritzburg To Steiltes
Bergville
From Pietermaritzburg To Steiltes
Enterprise Crescent
From Pietermaritzburg To Steiltes

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Steiltes, Mpumalanga
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 336.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 319.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 240.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 458.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 457.5 km

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