Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Ultra City

Pietermaritzburg to Ultra City is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,012.9 km in roughly 11 hrs 15 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Ultra City

Road distance

1,012.9 km

629.4 mi • 546.8 nmi

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

819.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.24×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 15 min

Return: 22 hrs 31 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

11 hrs 15 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

89.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 30 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R1,695.61

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R1,703.63

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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate

11 hrs 15 min

Comfort drive Allows a short stop

11 hrs 30 min

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Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Pietermaritzburg

Finish Ultra City

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Head on Pietermaritz Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Howick Road

2.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto Peter Brown Drive

0.1 km
Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith

0.4 km
Merge slight right

161.4 km
Continue straight

251.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

81.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria

1.5 km
Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway

18.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria

1.6 km
Merge slight right

162.7 km
Keep slight right at the fork

220.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

5.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

10.8 km
Turn slight left

3.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork

89.8 km
Turn left

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 68

Known total R2,581.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 68 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

e-Toll Gantry TG001

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

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

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Baobab Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

e-Toll Pikoko

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Capricorn

Road: Road not linked yet

R63.50

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

507.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 37 min • 5 hrs 37 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Loc Route geography

Route geography

Pietermaritzburg → Ultra City

Start and destination context

Start area Origin

Pietermaritzburg

Destination area Arrival

Ultra City, Limpopo

Road span Street reference

— • —

Post Postal reference

Postal reference

— • —

Pietermaritzburg → Ultra City

Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode

Not available

Ultra City 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

719.8 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

736.5 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

640.5 km

Rev Related route set

Related route set

Ultra City → Pietermaritzburg

Pietermaritzburg ↔ Ultra City

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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889

Midpoint

507.5 km

Total: 1,012.9 km

Midpoint 507.5 km

1,012.9 km 11 hrs 15 min

Destination Ultra City -22.23561, 29.98249

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,012.9 km

Return-cycle span 2,025.8 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 15 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 507.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889

Midpoint -25.98679, 28.12419

End -22.23561, 29.98249

Destination services

Available in Ultra City

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Service groups 1

Fuel stations and garages

Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Ultra City

Shell Select
0900, Limpopo

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Pietermaritzburg from Ultra City? +

Pietermaritzburg is about 1,012.9 km from Ultra City by road.

How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Ultra City? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Ultra City 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 Ultra City? +

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 Ultra City? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,695.61 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,703.63 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,888.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,904.18 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Ultra City? +

Yes. There are 68 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 Ultra City

: Pretoria

From Pietermaritzburg To Ultra City

Polokwane

From Pietermaritzburg To Ultra City

Johannesburg

From Pietermaritzburg To Ultra City

Krugersdorp

From Pietermaritzburg To Ultra City

Route Locations

Start area

Pietermaritzburg

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Ultra City, Limpopo

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: 719.8 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

About 276.4 km Difference: 736.5 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

About 372.4 km Difference: 640.5 km

Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance

About 155.2 km Difference: 857.7 km

Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance

About 154.5 km Difference: 858.4 km

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