Distance from Waterfront to Pietermaritzburg

N Waterfront → Pietermaritzburg

Road distance

1,558.1 km

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,226.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.27×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

17 hrs 19 min

End point

Pietermaritz Street

Return: 39 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1039 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

89.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops

19 hrs 19 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R2,975.05

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R2,987.39

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

70° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

250° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9031, 18.4217

End coords Destination point

-29.6000, 30.3789

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Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Travel modes

Waterfront → Pietermaritzburg

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Car

1,558.1 km

17 hrs 19 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,558.1 km

~23 hrs 58 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 12 hrs 12 min faster

Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Waterfront to Pietermaritzburg.

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Waterfront

Finish Pietermaritzburg

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Start your journey

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Turn left

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At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane

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Continue onto Breakwater Lane

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At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane

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Continue onto Breakwater Lane

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At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road

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Continue onto Dock Road

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At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road

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Continue onto Dock Road

1.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road

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Continue onto Dock Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Dock Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard

0.8 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards Paarl

462.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

644.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5

0.6 km
Turn right

66.5 km
Continue straight

71.4 km
Turn right onto Hospital Road

91.6 km
Merge slight right

211.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

0.7 km
Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Howick Road

2.8 km
Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road

0.8 km
Turn left onto Prince Edward Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Otto Street

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Turn left onto Pietermaritz Street

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You have arrived at your destination

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Tolls on this route

Tolls found 15

Known total R883.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

779.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

8 hrs 39 min • 8 hrs 39 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

112.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

259.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

84.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

78.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg

06:36 – 17:12

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 36 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 hrs 53 min

SunriseDawn break

06:36

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,512.75

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R31.16

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R311.61

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,855.52

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (41)

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 Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167

Midpoint

779.0 km

Total: 1,558.1 km

Midpoint 779.0 km

1,558.1 km 17 hrs 19 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 1,558.1 km

Return-cycle span 3,116.1 km

Traversal time 17 hrs 19 min

Maneuver count 32

Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 779.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90306, 18.42167

Midpoint -30.71555, 25.09702

End -29.60000, 30.37889

Places

Places in Pietermaritzburg

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26 places

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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 Waterfront from Pietermaritzburg? +

Waterfront is about 1,558.1 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.

How long does it take from Waterfront to Pietermaritzburg? +

The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Waterfront 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 Waterfront 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 Waterfront to Pietermaritzburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,975.05 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,987.39 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,623.46 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,645.89 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Waterfront to Pietermaritzburg? +

Yes. There are 15 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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