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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Essex Terrace

Pietermaritzburg to Essex Terrace is a practical regional trip, covering about 74.6 km in roughly 50 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Essex Terrace
Road distance
74.6 km
46.4 mi • 40.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
61.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
50 min
Return: 1 hr 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R124.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R125.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R139.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R140.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R164.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R165.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R183.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R185.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R216.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R217.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R241.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R243.53
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
50 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 5 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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74.6 km 50 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Essex Terrace
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head southwest on Pietermaritz Street, M80
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road, R103
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Church Street, M70
    2.1 km
  4. Turn right
    59.9 km
  5. Keep left
    0.4 km
  6. Keep left
    1.9 km
  7. Turn right
    7.9 km
  8. Keep left
    0.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Berea West Road
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Rockdale Avenue
    0.2 km
  11. Turn sharp left onto Melrose Avenue
    0.0 km
  12. Turn left onto Essex Terrace
    1.6 km
  13. Arrive at Essex Terrace, straight ahead
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R66.00
Main toll road R103
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R103.
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
37.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
25 min • 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → Essex Terrace
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Essex Terrace, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Essex Terrace
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Essex Terrace 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
6.3 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
34.5 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
37.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Essex Terrace → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Essex Terrace
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
37.3 km
Total: 74.6 km
Midpoint 37.3 km
74.6 km 50 min
Destination Essex Terrace -29.83038, 30.95589

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 74.6 km
Return-cycle span 149.2 km
Traversal time 50 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 17.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 37.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -29.73782, 30.65158
End -29.83038, 30.95589
Destination services

Available in Essex Terrace

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Essex Terrace
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Essex Terrace
3
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    Durban, 4093, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Essex Terrace
1
  • ABSA
    150 Avondale Road, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Essex Terrace
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Essex Terrace
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Essex Terrace
2
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Questions 8
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Essex Terrace? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 74.6 km from Essex Terrace by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Essex Terrace? +
The drive usually takes about 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Essex Terrace in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Essex Terrace? +
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 Essex Terrace? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R124.91 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R125.50 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R139.15 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R140.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Essex Terrace? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Essex Terrace, 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: 6.3 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 34.5 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 37.6 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
About 19.8 km Difference: 54.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 80.6 km

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