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Distance from Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg

Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 143.8 km in roughly 1 hr 37 min.

N Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal → Pietermaritzburg
Road distance
143.8 km
89.3 mi • 77.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
93.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.53×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 37 min
Return: 3 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R240.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R241.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R268.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R270.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R317.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R319.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R353.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R356.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R417.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R419.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R465.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R469.19
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Pietermaritzburg
16.2°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.9°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
20%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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143.8 km 1 hr 37 min
Start Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal
Finish Pietermaritzburg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Jacaranda Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Temple Grove
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Flamboyant Drive
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Waterboom Street
    0.4 km
  6. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  7. Turn sharp right onto Flamboyant Drive
    0.0 km
  8. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    2.5 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards N2: Durban
    0.9 km
  10. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    41.8 km
  11. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    24.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    54.1 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R33
    0.3 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards M70
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Church Street
    1.8 km
  19. Turn right onto Otto Street
    0.2 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left onto Pietermaritz Street
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R188.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 13 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
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
71.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
48 min • 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal → Pietermaritzburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Pietermaritzburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal → Pietermaritzburg
Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal Origin postcode
Not available
Pietermaritzburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
11.4 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
31.5 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
75.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Pietermaritzburg → Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal
Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal ↔ Pietermaritzburg
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal -29.33751, 31.29855
Midpoint
71.9 km
Total: 143.8 km
Midpoint 71.9 km
143.8 km 1 hr 37 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 143.8 km
Return-cycle span 287.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 37 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 14.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 71.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.33751, 31.29855
Midpoint -29.84064, 30.95164
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 Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal from Pietermaritzburg? +
Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal is about 143.8 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.
How long does it take from Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal 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 Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R240.65 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R241.79 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R268.08 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R270.25 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal to Pietermaritzburg? +
Yes. There are 13 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

Temple Grove
From Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal To Pietermaritzburg
: Durban
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: Pietermaritzburg
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Johannesburg
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: Greytown
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Route Locations

Start area
Ashram Primary School 4450 Kwazulu Natal, 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

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 11.4 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 31.5 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 75.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 10.7 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 8.4 km

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