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Distance from Sherwood to Pietermaritzburg

Sherwood to Pietermaritzburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 76.7 km in roughly 53 min.

N Sherwood → Pietermaritzburg
Road distance
76.7 km
M70 N3 R33
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
63.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
53 min
Start point
Locksley Drive
End point
Pietermaritz Street
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R128.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R128.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R143.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R144.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R169.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R170.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R188.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R190.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R222.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R223.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R248.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R250.31
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
294° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
114° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8289, 30.9772
End coords Destination point
-29.6000, 30.3789
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

76.7 km 53 min
Start Sherwood
Finish Pietermaritzburg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Locksley Drive
    0.5 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Locksley Drive
    0.5 km
  3. Turn left onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    1.3 km
  4. Turn right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.7 km
  5. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    54.1 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R33
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards M70
    0.1 km
  9. Turn left onto Church Street
    1.8 km
  10. Turn right onto Otto Street
    0.2 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left onto Pietermaritz Street
    0.0 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R66.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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 → Sherwood Sherwood to Johannesburg Sherwood to Pretoria Sherwood to Cape Town Sherwood to Durban Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
38.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
26 min • 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
12.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg
06:26 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R320.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.53
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R15.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R337.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sherwood Start: Locksley Drive -29.82889, 30.97722
Midpoint
38.3 km
Total: 76.7 km
Midpoint 38.3 km
76.7 km 53 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 76.7 km
Return-cycle span 153.4 km
Traversal time 53 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 15.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 38.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.82889, 30.97722
Midpoint -29.74473, 30.66310
End -29.60000, 30.37889
Destination services

Available in Pietermaritzburg

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

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 Sherwood from Pietermaritzburg? +
Sherwood is about 76.7 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.
How long does it take from Sherwood to Pietermaritzburg? +
The drive usually takes about 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sherwood to Pietermaritzburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sherwood 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 Sherwood to Pietermaritzburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R128.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R128.99 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R143.02 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R144.18 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sherwood 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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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Sherwood To Pietermaritzburg
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From Sherwood To Pietermaritzburg

Route Locations

Start area
Sherwood
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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