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Distance from Umbilo N3 to Pietermaritzburg

Umbilo N3 to Pietermaritzburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 80.3 km in roughly 57 min.

N Umbilo N3 → Pietermaritzburg
Road distance
80.3 km
M5 M7 M70 N3 R33
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
66.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
57 min
Start point
Cunningham Road
End point
Pietermaritz Street
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
57 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R153.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R153.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R186.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R187.90
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R202.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R203.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R246.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R247.93
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R266.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R267.30
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R324.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R326.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
299° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
119° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8906, 30.9778
End coords Destination point
-29.6000, 30.3789
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

80.3 km 57 min
Start Umbilo N3
Finish Pietermaritzburg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Cunningham Road
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Bartle Road
    0.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Oliver Lea Drive
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Sarnia Road
    0.5 km
  5. Turn slight right towards M5: Bluff
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards M7
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    0.4 km
  8. Continue make a U-turn onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    15.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  10. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    54.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R33
    0.3 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards M70
    0.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Church Street
    1.8 km
  15. Turn right onto Otto Street
    0.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Pietermaritz Street
    0.0 km
  17. 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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
40.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
28 min • 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
13.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.5%
☀ 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
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R335.65
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R16.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R353.32
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umbilo N3 Start: Cunningham Road -29.89056, 30.97778
Midpoint
40.1 km
Total: 80.3 km
Midpoint 40.1 km
80.3 km 57 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 80.3 km
Return-cycle span 160.6 km
Traversal time 57 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 21.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 40.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.89056, 30.97778
Midpoint -29.75935, 30.66874
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 Umbilo N3 from Pietermaritzburg? +
Umbilo N3 is about 80.3 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.
How long does it take from Umbilo N3 to Pietermaritzburg? +
The drive usually takes about 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umbilo N3 to Pietermaritzburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Umbilo N3 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 Umbilo N3 to Pietermaritzburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R153.33 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R153.96 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R186.75 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R187.90 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umbilo N3 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

: Bluff
From Umbilo N3 To Pietermaritzburg
Mobeni
From Umbilo N3 To Pietermaritzburg
: Pietermaritzburg
From Umbilo N3 To Pietermaritzburg
: Greytown
From Umbilo N3 To Pietermaritzburg

Route Locations

Start area
Umbilo N3, 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

Distance comparisons

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