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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Simonstown

Pietermaritzburg to Simonstown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,584.7 km in roughly 17 hrs 42 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Simonstown
Road distance
1,584.7 km
984.7 mi • 855.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,237.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 42 min
Return: 35 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 hrs 42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,652.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,665.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,955.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,979.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,500.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,516.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,899.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,930.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,605.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,627.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,130.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,172.03
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
17 hrs 42 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
17 hrs 57 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,584.7 km 17 hrs 42 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Simonstown
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Destination
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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
    50.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  11. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  12. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  15. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  18. Continue straight
    68.9 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  21. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    3.4 km
  23. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    8.5 km
  24. Continue straight onto Prince George Drive
    9.8 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Royal Road
    0.1 km
  26. Continue onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  27. Turn left onto Beach Road
    0.5 km
  28. Continue straight onto Atlantic Road
    0.3 km
  29. Turn left onto Main Road
    5.7 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Simonstown Road
    0.0 km
  31. Continue onto Simonstown Road
    2.6 km
  32. Continue straight onto Main Road
    2.5 km
  33. Continue straight onto Station Road
    1.2 km
  34. Turn left onto Court Road
    0.1 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R943.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
792.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 51 min • 8 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → Simonstown
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Simonstown, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Simonstown
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Simonstown Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,212.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,291.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,346.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Simonstown → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Simonstown
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
792.3 km
Total: 1,584.7 km
Midpoint 792.3 km
1,584.7 km 17 hrs 42 min
Destination Simonstown -34.19136, 18.42757

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,584.7 km
Return-cycle span 3,169.4 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 792.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -30.80027, 24.98788
End -34.19136, 18.42757
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Simonstown
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Simonstown
1
  • PEP
    60 Main Road, Cape Town, 7975, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Simonstown
2
  • Shell
    52 St Georges Street, 7995, Western Cape
  • Shell
    61 Main Road, 7975, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Simonstown
3
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Simonstown? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 1,584.7 km from Simonstown by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Simonstown? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Simonstown in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg to Simonstown? +
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 Simonstown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,652.77 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,665.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,955.13 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,979.09 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Simonstown? +
Yes. There are 17 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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 Simonstown
Bethlehem
From Pietermaritzburg To Simonstown
: Bloemfontein
From Pietermaritzburg To Simonstown
: Cape Town
From Pietermaritzburg To Simonstown
: Maitland
From Pietermaritzburg To Simonstown
Muizenberg
From Pietermaritzburg To Simonstown
Black River Parkway
From Pietermaritzburg To Simonstown
Kromboom Parkway
From Pietermaritzburg To Simonstown

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Simonstown, Western Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,212.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,291.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,346.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,308.3 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,406.1 km

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