Distance from University Of Kwazulu Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus King Edward Avenue Pietermaritzburg to Pietermaritzburg

N University Of Kwazulu Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus King Edward Avenue Pietermaritzburg → Pietermaritzburg

Road distance

3.4 km

University Of Kwazulu Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus King Edward Avenue Pietermaritzburg to Pietermaritzburg is a short everyday drive, covering about 3.4 km in roughly 5 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

2.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.21×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 min

End point

Pietermaritz Street

Return: 10 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

5 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

38.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

5 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R6.63

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R6.64

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

322° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

142° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.6200, 30.3966

End coords Destination point

-29.6000, 30.3789

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R12 - R20

University Of Kwazulu Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus King Edward Avenue Pietermaritzburg → Pietermaritzburg

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 16 °C University Of Kwazulu Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus King Edward Avenue Pietermaritzburg Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Pietermaritzburg Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

University Of Kwazulu Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus King Edward Avenue Pietermaritzburg → Pietermaritzburg

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Car

3.4 km

5 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

3.4 km

~4 min

41 km/h avg

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Walking

3.4 km

40 min

5 km/h average

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start University Of Kwazulu Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus King Edward Avenue Pietermaritzburg

Finish Pietermaritzburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Start your journey

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Alan Paton Avenue

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road

1.4 km
Turn right onto Langalibalele Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Henrietta Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Church Street

0.0 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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

1.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 min • 2 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

0.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

0.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

0.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

82.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg

06:45 – 17:06

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:56

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 21 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 3 min

SunriseDawn break

06:45

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R14.17

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.07

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R0.68

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R14.92

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (0)

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

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Origin University Of Kwazulu Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus King Edward Avenue Pietermaritzburg -29.61995, 30.39656

Midpoint

1.7 km

Total: 3.4 km

Midpoint 1.7 km

3.4 km 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 3.4 km

Return-cycle span 6.8 km

Traversal time 5 min

Maneuver count 9

Maneuver density 265.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 1.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.61995, 30.39656

Midpoint -29.61092, 30.38648

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

Route support

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Questions 8

How far is University Of Kwazulu Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus King Edward Avenue Pietermaritzburg from Pietermaritzburg? +

University Of Kwazulu Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus King Edward Avenue Pietermaritzburg is about 3.4 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.

How long does it take from University Of Kwazulu Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus King Edward Avenue Pietermaritzburg to Pietermaritzburg? +

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

Is it possible to drive from University Of Kwazulu Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus King Edward Avenue Pietermaritzburg to Pietermaritzburg in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from University Of Kwazulu Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus King Edward Avenue Pietermaritzburg 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 University Of Kwazulu Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus King Edward Avenue Pietermaritzburg to Pietermaritzburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R6.63 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R6.64 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R6.60 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R6.84 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from University Of Kwazulu Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus King Edward Avenue Pietermaritzburg to Pietermaritzburg? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Distance from University Of Kwazulu Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus King Edward Avenue Pietermaritzburg to Pietermaritzburg

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Mndeni Butchery

Nedbank City Centre Pietermaritzburg

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Quickshop

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