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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Alexandra

Pietermaritzburg to Alexandra is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 495.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 41 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Alexandra
Road distance
495.1 km
307.6 mi • 267.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
448.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 41 min
Return: 11 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 41 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R828.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R832.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R923.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R930.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,093.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,098.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,218.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,228.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,438.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,445.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,602.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,615.82
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 41 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 56 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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495.1 km 5 hrs 41 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Alexandra
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Pietermaritz Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.7 km
  3. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    161.4 km
  8. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    74.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra
    0.6 km
  11. Turn left onto London Road
    2.1 km
  12. Turn right onto 16th Avenue
    0.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Alfred Nzo Street
    0.4 km
  14. Turn right onto 12th Avenue
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Sheep Lane
    0.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 29
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
248.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 50 min • 2 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → Alexandra
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Alexandra
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Alexandra
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Alexandra Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
202.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
218.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
122.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Alexandra → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Alexandra
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
248.0 km
Total: 495.1 km
Midpoint 248.0 km
495.1 km 5 hrs 41 min
Destination Alexandra -26.10444, 28.09889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 495.1 km
Return-cycle span 990.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 248.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -28.04911, 29.01466
End -26.10444, 28.09889
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Alexandra
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Alexandra? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 495.1 km from Alexandra by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Alexandra? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Alexandra in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Alexandra? +
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 Pietermaritzburg to Alexandra? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R828.77 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R832.69 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R923.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R930.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Alexandra? +
Yes. There are 29 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg To Alexandra
: Alexandra
From Pietermaritzburg To Alexandra
Sheep Lane
From Pietermaritzburg To Alexandra

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Alexandra
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 122.6 km
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