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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Princess

Pietermaritzburg to Princess is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 512.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 57 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Princess
Road distance
512.3 km
318.3 mi • 276.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
458.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 57 min
Return: 11 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 57 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R857.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R861.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R955.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R963.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,131.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,136.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,260.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,270.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,488.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,495.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,658.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,672.08
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Princess
14.2°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.3°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
55%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 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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512.3 km 5 hrs 57 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Princess
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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
    53.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  12. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  14. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    15.0 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.2 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    9.0 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Gordon Road
    0.5 km
  23. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    0.9 km
  24. Turn right onto Ontdekkers Road
    9.4 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
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
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
256.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 58 min • 2 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → Princess
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Princess
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Princess
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Princess 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
219.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
235.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
139.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Princess → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Princess
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
256.6 km
Total: 512.3 km
Midpoint 256.6 km
512.3 km 5 hrs 57 min
Destination Princess -26.12972, 27.85111

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 512.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,024.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 256.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -27.97888, 28.97985
End -26.12972, 27.85111
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Princess
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Princess
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Princess
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Princess
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Princess
1
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Princess? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 512.3 km from Princess by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Princess? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Princess in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Princess? +
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 Princess? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R857.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R861.68 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R955.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R963.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Princess? +
Yes. There are 27 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 Princess
: Germiston
From Pietermaritzburg To Princess
Kimberley
From Pietermaritzburg To Princess
ern Bypass
From Pietermaritzburg To Princess
: Pretoria
From Pietermaritzburg To Princess
Roodepoort
From Pietermaritzburg To Princess
Western Bypass
From Pietermaritzburg To Princess

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Princess
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
About 293.1 km Difference: 219.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 235.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 139.9 km
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About 238.6 km Difference: 273.7 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 357.1 km

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