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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Glenashley

Pietermaritzburg to Glenashley is a practical regional trip, covering about 89.5 km in roughly 1 hr 3 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Glenashley
Road distance
89.5 km
55.6 mi • 48.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
67.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 3 min
Return: 2 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R149.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R150.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R166.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R168.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R197.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R198.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R220.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R221.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R260.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R261.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R289.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R291.99
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 3 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 18 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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89.5 km 1 hr 3 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Glenashley
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    22.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: North Coast
    0.6 km
  12. Continue straight onto Johannes Nkosi Street
    1.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    1.4 km
  14. Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway
    8.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Leo Boyd Highway
    0.9 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Glenashley
    0.1 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards Glenashley
    0.1 km
  18. Go straight onto Aubrey Drive
    0.3 km
  19. Continue straight onto Marion Avenue
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Davallen Avenue
    0.1 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left onto Lindsay Drive
    0.1 km
  22. 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
44.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
31 min • 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → Glenashley
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Glenashley
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Glenashley
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Glenashley 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
21.1 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
22.8 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
49.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Glenashley → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Glenashley
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
44.7 km
Total: 89.5 km
Midpoint 44.7 km
89.5 km 1 hr 3 min
Destination Glenashley -29.76028, 31.05667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 89.5 km
Return-cycle span 178.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 3 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 24.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 44.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -29.78752, 30.72341
End -29.76028, 31.05667
Destination services

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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 Glenashley
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Glenashley
2
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Glenashley
1
  • FNB
    Saint Andrews Drive, Durban
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Glenashley
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Glenashley
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Glenashley
1
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Questions 8
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Glenashley? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 89.5 km from Glenashley by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Glenashley? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Glenashley in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Glenashley? +
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 Glenashley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R149.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R150.47 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R166.83 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R168.18 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Glenashley? +
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
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Glenashley
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: 21.1 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 22.8 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 49.3 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 69.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 65.7 km

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