Distance from Sunningdale M25 to Pietermaritzburg

N Sunningdale M25 → Pietermaritzburg

Road distance

87.9 km

Highway dominant · M70 / N2 / N3 / R33

Sunningdale M25 to Pietermaritzburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 87.9 km in roughly 1 hr 5 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

66.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.33×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

1 hr 5 min

Start point

Village Way

End point

Pietermaritz Street

Return: 2 hrs 10 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

65 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

1 hr 5 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R176.79

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R177.49

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

284° WNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

104° ESE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.7470, 31.0438

End coords Destination point

-29.6000, 30.3789

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R60 - R140

Sunningdale M25 → Pietermaritzburg

Route class Operational trip category

Regional

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 20 °C Sunningdale M25 Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C Pietermaritzburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Sunningdale M25 → Pietermaritzburg

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Car

87.9 km

1 hr 5 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

87.9 km

~1 hr 21 min

65 km/h avg

Places along your journey

Places from Sunningdale M25 to Pietermaritzburg

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Beverly Hills

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Sunningdale M25

Finish Pietermaritzburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Sunningdale M25 to Pietermaritzburg via N2 and N3

National highway route N2N3
Directions from Sunningdale M25 to Pietermaritzburg via M70

Metro arterial route M70
Directions from Sunningdale M25 to Pietermaritzburg via R33

Provincial road route R33
Head on Village Way

0.4 km
Turn right onto Sugarfarm Trail

0.4 km
Turn left onto The Curl

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Glen Anil Street

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sneezewood Lane

0.1 km
Turn left onto Chris Hani Road

1.5 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway

0.1 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone

0.8 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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

43.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

32 min • 32 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

6.3 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

14.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

4.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

75.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg

06:47 – 17:06

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:56

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 18 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 30 min

SunriseDawn break

06:47

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R367.22

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R1.76

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R17.57

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R386.55

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

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Sunningdale M25 Start: Village Way -29.74695, 31.04375

Midpoint

43.9 km

Total: 87.9 km

Midpoint 43.9 km

87.9 km 1 hr 5 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 87.9 km

Return-cycle span 175.7 km

Traversal time 1 hr 5 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 21.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 43.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.74695, 31.04375

Midpoint -29.77761, 30.69785

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

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Questions 8

How far is Sunningdale M25 from Pietermaritzburg? +

Sunningdale M25 is about 87.9 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.

How long does it take from Sunningdale M25 to Pietermaritzburg? +

The drive usually takes about 1 hr 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Sunningdale M25 to Pietermaritzburg in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Sunningdale M25 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 Sunningdale M25 to Pietermaritzburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R176.79 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R177.49 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R176.60 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R185.08 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Sunningdale M25 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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