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Distance from Sp14 to Pietermaritzburg

Sp14 to Pietermaritzburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 989.2 km in roughly 11 hrs 9 min.

N Sp14 → Pietermaritzburg
Road distance
989.2 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
729.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 9 min
End point
Pietermaritz Street
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
669 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,655.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,663.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,844.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,859.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,184.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,195.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,433.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,453.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,874.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,888.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,202.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,228.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
183° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
3° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0448, 30.7145
End coords Destination point
-29.6000, 30.3789
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

989.2 km 11 hrs 9 min
Start Sp14
Finish Pietermaritzburg
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.0 km
  2. Turn right
    2.4 km
  3. Turn left
    4.0 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    100.5 km
  6. Turn left
    361.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    412.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  15. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  18. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.8 km
  19. Turn left onto Prince Edward Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Otto Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Pietermaritz Street
    0.0 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 63
Known total R2,389.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 63 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Routes ↩ Pietermaritzburg → Sp14 Sp14 to Johannesburg Sp14 to Pretoria Sp14 to Cape Town Sp14 to Durban Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
495.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 34 min • 5 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
71.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
164.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
53.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg
06:31 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 7 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,134.78
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R197.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,352.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sp14 -23.04483, 30.71448
Midpoint
495.4 km
Total: 989.2 km
Midpoint 495.4 km
989.2 km 11 hrs 9 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 989.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,978.4 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 495.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.04483, 30.71448
Midpoint -26.08251, 28.11463
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 9
How far is Sp14 from Pietermaritzburg? +
Sp14 is about 989.2 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.
How long does it take from Sp14 to Pietermaritzburg? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sp14 to Pietermaritzburg 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 Sp14 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 Sp14 to Pietermaritzburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,655.89 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,663.72 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,844.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,859.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sp14 to Pietermaritzburg? +
Yes. There are 63 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

: Johannesburg
From Sp14 To Pietermaritzburg
: Germiston
From Sp14 To Pietermaritzburg
Durban
From Sp14 To Pietermaritzburg
Roodepoort
From Sp14 To Pietermaritzburg
Bloemfontein
From Sp14 To Pietermaritzburg
ern Bypass
From Sp14 To Pietermaritzburg

Route Locations

Start area
Sp14, Limpopo
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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