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Distance from Durban to Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal

Durban to Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal is a practical regional trip, covering about 81.9 km in roughly 58 min.

N Durban → Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal
Road distance
81.9 km
50.9 mi • 44.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
70.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
58 min
Return: 1 hr 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
58 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R137.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R137.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R152.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R154.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R180.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R181.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R201.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R203.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R238.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R239.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R265.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R267.38
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal
13.8°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.3°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
30%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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81.9 km 58 min
Start Durban
Finish Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    55.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sanctuary Road
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Sanctuary Road
    0.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sanctuary Road
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Sanctuary Road
    0.2 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sanctuary Road
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Sanctuary Road
    0.2 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sanctuary Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Sanctuary Road
    0.6 km
  18. Continue straight onto Chase Valley Road
    1.1 km
  19. Turn left onto McCarthy Drive
    0.8 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
40.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
29 min • 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Pietermaritzburg
3 other similar routes
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
13.6 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
30.3 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
41.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal → Durban
Durban ↔ Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal
Durban to Johannesburg Related trip
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Durban to Pretoria Related trip
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Durban to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
40.9 km
Total: 81.9 km
Midpoint 40.9 km
81.9 km 58 min
Destination Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal -29.57211, 30.35578

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 81.9 km
Return-cycle span 163.8 km
Traversal time 58 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 25.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 40.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.74271, 30.66164
End -29.57211, 30.35578
Destination services

Available in Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal
6
  • Checkers
    Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Express
    McCarthy Drive, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201
  • Pick n Pay
    50 Sanctuary Road Liberty Midlands Mall, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay
    151 Victoria Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Parklane Superspar
    18 Chief Albert Luthuli Road
  • Quickshop
    27 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal
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Questions 8
How far is Durban from Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal? +
Durban is about 81.9 km from Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal? +
The drive usually takes about 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal? +
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 Durban to Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R137.14 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R137.79 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R152.77 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R154.01 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Checkers Pietermaritzburg 3201 Kwazulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
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 Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 13.6 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 30.3 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 41.8 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
About 19.8 km Difference: 62.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 73.3 km

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