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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Bayhead

Pietermaritzburg to Bayhead is a practical regional trip, covering about 78.2 km in roughly 59 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Bayhead
Road distance
78.2 km
48.6 mi • 42.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
67.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
59 min
Return: 1 hr 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R130.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R131.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R145.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R146.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R172.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R173.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R192.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R193.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R227.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R228.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R253.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R255.06
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Bayhead
18.5°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
20.2°C
Day range High / low
H 27° • L 18°
Rain chance Today's probability
23%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 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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78.2 km 59 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Bayhead
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Pietermaritz Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    1.8 km
  3. Continue straight onto Alan Paton Avenue
    1.9 km
  4. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Blackburrow Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Cleland Road
    0.3 km
  7. Go straight
    0.2 km
  8. Merge slight right
    40.0 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  13. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    14.5 km
  14. Turn left onto South Coast Road
    1.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Eel Road
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Fish Eagle Road
    0.2 km
  17. Go straight onto Crane Road
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
39.1 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
Pietermaritzburg → Bayhead
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Bayhead
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Bayhead
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Bayhead 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 Similar distance
9.8 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
38.0 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
34.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bayhead → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Bayhead
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
39.1 km
Total: 78.2 km
Midpoint 39.1 km
78.2 km 59 min
Destination Bayhead -29.89139, 30.99139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 78.2 km
Return-cycle span 156.3 km
Traversal time 59 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 29.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 39.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -29.76365, 30.67948
End -29.89139, 30.99139
Destination services

Available in Bayhead

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bayhead
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bayhead
6
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Bayhead
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bayhead
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bayhead
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Bayhead
1
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Questions 8
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Bayhead? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 78.2 km from Bayhead by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Bayhead? +
The drive usually takes about 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Bayhead in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Bayhead? +
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 Bayhead? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R130.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R131.44 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R145.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R146.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Bayhead? +
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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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Pietermaritzburg To Bayhead
: Queensburgh
From Pietermaritzburg To Bayhead
Pinetown
From Pietermaritzburg To Bayhead
New Germany
From Pietermaritzburg To Bayhead

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bayhead
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 Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 9.8 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 38.0 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 34.1 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 58.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 77.0 km

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