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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Willow Lane

Pietermaritzburg to Willow Lane is a short everyday drive, covering about 14.4 km in roughly 18 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Willow Lane
Road distance
14.4 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
8.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.79×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
End point
Willow Lane
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
45.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R27.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R27.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R33.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R33.61
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R36.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R36.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R44.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R44.35
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R47.62
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R47.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R57.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R58.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
281° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
101° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-29.5860, 30.2974
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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14.4 km 18 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Willow Lane
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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 1st exit onto Old Howick Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Old Howick Road
    6.0 km
  6. Turn left onto Dennis Shepstone Drive
    3.6 km
  7. Turn left onto Valley Road
    1.0 km
  8. Turn right onto Willow Lane
    0.2 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Willow Lane → Pietermaritzburg Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg to Durban Johannesburg to Willow Lane Pretoria to Willow Lane Cape Town to Willow Lane
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
7.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 min • 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
55.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Willow Lane
06:32 – 17:17
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R60.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R2.87
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R63.20
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg Start: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
7.2 km
Total: 14.4 km
Midpoint 7.2 km
14.4 km 18 min
Destination Willow Lane End: Willow Lane -29.58604, 30.29745

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 14.4 km
Return-cycle span 28.7 km
Traversal time 18 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 62.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 7.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -29.57409, 30.31985
End -29.58604, 30.29745
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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Willow Lane
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Willow Lane
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Willow Lane
3
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Questions 8
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Willow Lane? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 14.4 km from Willow Lane by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Willow Lane? +
The drive usually takes about 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Willow Lane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Willow Lane? +
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 Willow Lane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R27.43 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R27.54 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R33.40 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R33.61 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Willow Lane? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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
Willow Lane, 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.

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Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 25.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 54.0 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 5.5 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 1.1 km

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