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Distance from Reg Fripp Place to Pietermaritzburg

Reg Fripp Place to Pietermaritzburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 120.4 km in roughly 1 hr 23 min.

N Reg Fripp Place → Pietermaritzburg
Road distance
120.4 km
M70 N2 N3 R33
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
81.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.49×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 23 min
Start point
Reg Fripp Place
End point
Pietermaritz Street
Return: 2 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
83 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R229.94
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R230.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R280.06
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R281.79
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R303.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R304.65
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R369.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R371.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R399.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R400.86
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R486.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R489.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
265° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
85° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.5435, 31.2146
End coords Destination point
-29.6000, 30.3789
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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120.4 km 84 min
Start Reg Fripp Place
Finish Pietermaritzburg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Reg Fripp Place
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn slight left onto Compensation Beach Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Hawkins Road
    0.3 km
  5. Continue right onto Minerva Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Ballito Drive
    1.6 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Ballito Drive
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Ballito Drive
    0.9 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.9 km
  10. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    18.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    24.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    54.1 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R33
    0.3 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards M70
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Church Street
    1.8 km
  19. Turn right onto Otto Street
    0.2 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left onto Pietermaritz Street
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 11
Known total R151.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
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
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Routes ↩ Pietermaritzburg → Reg Fripp Place Reg Fripp Place to Johannesburg Reg Fripp Place to Pretoria Reg Fripp Place to Cape Town Reg Fripp Place to Durban Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
60.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
41 min • 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
20.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg
06:31 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R503.37
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R24.08
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R529.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Reg Fripp Place Start: Reg Fripp Place -29.54353, 31.21460
Midpoint
60.2 km
Total: 120.4 km
Midpoint 60.2 km
120.4 km 84 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 120.4 km
Return-cycle span 240.8 km
Traversal time 84 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 17.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 60.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.54353, 31.21460
Midpoint -29.83016, 30.84173
End -29.60000, 30.37889
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
6
  • Bonjour
    75 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
  • Pick'n'Pay
    121 Church Street, 3201
  • Shoprite
    Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    27 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg
  • Parklane Superspar
    18 Chief Albert Luthuli Road
  • Pick n Pay
    151 Victoria Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
3
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
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Questions 8
How far is Reg Fripp Place from Pietermaritzburg? +
Reg Fripp Place is about 120.4 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.
How long does it take from Reg Fripp Place to Pietermaritzburg? +
The drive usually takes about 84 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Reg Fripp Place to Pietermaritzburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Reg Fripp 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 Reg Fripp Place to Pietermaritzburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R229.94 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R230.89 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R280.06 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R281.79 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Reg Fripp Place to Pietermaritzburg? +
Yes. There are 11 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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Route Locations

Start area
Reg Fripp Place, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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