Distance from Prislen Place to Pietermaritzburg

N Prislen Place → Pietermaritzburg

Road distance

92.9 km

Metro routes · M25 / M70 / N2 / N3 / R33

Prislen Place to Pietermaritzburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 92.9 km in roughly 1 hr 7 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

59.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.55×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

1 hr 7 min

Start point

Prislen Place

End point

Pietermaritz Street

Return: 2 hrs 15 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

67 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

82.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

1 hr 7 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R181.58

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R181.78

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

280° W

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

100° E

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.6978, 30.9882

End coords Destination point

-29.6000, 30.3789

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R60 - R140

Prislen Place → Pietermaritzburg

Route class Operational trip category

Regional

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 15 °C Prislen Place Fair View Forecast → 11 °C Pietermaritzburg Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Prislen Place → Pietermaritzburg

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Car

92.9 km

1 hr 7 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

92.9 km

~1 hr 25 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Prislen Place

Finish Pietermaritzburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Prislen Place to Pietermaritzburg via N2 and N3

National highway route N2N3
Directions from Prislen Place to Pietermaritzburg via M25 and M70

Metro arterial routes M25M70
Directions from Prislen Place to Pietermaritzburg via R33

Provincial road route R33
Head on Prislen Place

0.0 km
Turn left onto Lenham Drive

1.2 km
Turn right onto Phoenix Highway

0.9 km
Turn right onto Industrial Park Road

1.2 km
Turn left towards M25

0.3 km
Continue straight

0.4 km
Go straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway

4.7 km
Continue straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway

0.2 km
Take the ramp slight right towards N2: Port Shepstone

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road

9.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

0.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

1.5 km
Merge slight right

15.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork

54.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R33

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M70

0.1 km
Turn left onto Church Street

1.8 km
Turn right onto Otto Street

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pietermaritz Street

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 4

Known total R66.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

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

Routes ↩ Pietermaritzburg → Prislen Place Prislen Place to Johannesburg Prislen Place to Pretoria Prislen Place to Cape Town Prislen Place to Durban Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

46.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

33 min • 33 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

6.7 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

15.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

5.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

64.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg

06:45 – 17:06

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:56

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 21 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

13 hrs 44 min

SunriseDawn break

06:45

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R388.13

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R1.86

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R18.57

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R408.56

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Prislen Place Start: Prislen Place -29.69781, 30.98815

Midpoint

46.4 km

Total: 92.9 km

Midpoint 46.4 km

92.9 km 68 min

Destination Pietermaritzburg End: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 92.9 km

Return-cycle span 185.8 km

Traversal time 68 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 21.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 46.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.69781, 30.98815

Midpoint -29.78693, 30.71877

End -29.60000, 30.37889

Destination brief

Travelling to Pietermaritzburg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature KZN capital city

Standout Capital city with heritage and Midlands access

Pietermaritzburg has more weight than a routine inland stop because it combines provincial-capital status with heritage, sport and quick access to the Midlands side of KwaZulu-Natal.

Best for Who this destination suits

Capital city stay Midlands gateway Business trip Heritage travel

Arrival What to expect on arrival

CBD, Scottsville, university-side and N3-adjacent arrivals can feel quite different, so the exact suburb or venue matters.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Pietermaritzburg as a KZN capital base for business travel, heritage stops and onward drives into the Midlands and Drakensberg direction.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Pietermaritzburg Tourism describes it as the capital city of KwaZulu-Natal

The city works as both a destination and a route hub

It sits close to the Midlands touring zone

Route support

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Questions 8

How far is Prislen Place from Pietermaritzburg? +

Prislen Place is about 92.9 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.

How long does it take from Prislen Place to Pietermaritzburg? +

The drive usually takes about 68 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Prislen Place to Pietermaritzburg in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Prislen Place to Pietermaritzburg? +

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 Prislen Place to Pietermaritzburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R181.58 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R181.78 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R180.84 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R187.19 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Prislen Place to Pietermaritzburg? +

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Mndeni Butchery

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automotive repairers

Merchiston Preparatory School

Alston Primary School

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Cordwalles Preparatory School

Maritzburg College

Liberty Midland Mall

Alexandra High School

IT Certification Academy

Nedbank Scottsville

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