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Distance from Standard Bank Fakulteits Street to Pietermaritzburg

Standard Bank Fakulteits Street to Pietermaritzburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 556.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 25 min.

N Standard Bank Fakulteits Street → Pietermaritzburg
Road distance
556.8 km
346.0 mi • 300.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
410.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 25 min
Return: 12 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 25 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R932.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R936.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,038.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,046.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,229.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,235.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,370.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,381.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,618.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,625.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,802.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,817.26
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Pietermaritzburg
16.3°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
16.1°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
20%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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556.8 km 6 hrs 25 min
Start Standard Bank Fakulteits Street
Finish Pietermaritzburg
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Fakulteits Street
    0.1 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork onto Fakulteits Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sport Avenue
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Sport Avenue
    0.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Furstenburg Avenue
    0.5 km
  6. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    2.1 km
  7. Turn right towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    107.1 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  10. Turn right
    66.5 km
  11. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  13. Merge slight right
    211.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  15. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  18. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.8 km
  19. Turn left onto Prince Edward Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Otto Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Pietermaritz Street
    0.0 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R779.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
278.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 12 min • 3 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Standard Bank Fakulteits Street → Pietermaritzburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Standard Bank Fakulteits Street, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Pietermaritzburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Standard Bank Fakulteits Street → Pietermaritzburg
Standard Bank Fakulteits Street Origin postcode
Not available
Pietermaritzburg 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 Similar distance
184.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
263.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
280.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Pietermaritzburg → Standard Bank Fakulteits Street
Standard Bank Fakulteits Street ↔ Pietermaritzburg
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Standard Bank Fakulteits Street -29.10950, 26.18447
Midpoint
278.4 km
Total: 556.8 km
Midpoint 278.4 km
556.8 km 6 hrs 25 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 556.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,113.6 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 278.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.10950, 26.18447
Midpoint -28.30389, 28.56719
End -29.60000, 30.37889
Destination services

Available in Pietermaritzburg

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
6
  • Bonjour
    75 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
  • Pick'n'Pay
    121 Church Street, 3201
  • Shoprite
    Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    27 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg
  • Parklane Superspar
    18 Chief Albert Luthuli Road
  • Pick n Pay
    151 Victoria Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg
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Destination brief

Travelling to Pietermaritzburg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature KZN capital city
Standout Capital city with heritage and Midlands access
Pietermaritzburg has more weight than a routine inland stop because it combines provincial-capital status with heritage, sport and quick access to the Midlands side of KwaZulu-Natal.
Best for Who this destination suits
Capital city stay Midlands gateway Business trip Heritage travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
CBD, Scottsville, university-side and N3-adjacent arrivals can feel quite different, so the exact suburb or venue matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Pietermaritzburg as a KZN capital base for business travel, heritage stops and onward drives into the Midlands and Drakensberg direction.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Pietermaritzburg Tourism describes it as the capital city of KwaZulu-Natal
The city works as both a destination and a route hub
It sits close to the Midlands touring zone
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Questions 9
How far is Standard Bank Fakulteits Street from Pietermaritzburg? +
Standard Bank Fakulteits Street is about 556.8 km from Pietermaritzburg by road.
How long does it take from Standard Bank Fakulteits Street to Pietermaritzburg? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Standard Bank Fakulteits Street to Pietermaritzburg 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 Standard Bank Fakulteits Street to Pietermaritzburg? +
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 Standard Bank Fakulteits Street to Pietermaritzburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R932.08 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R936.49 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,038.32 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,046.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Standard Bank Fakulteits Street to Pietermaritzburg? +
Yes. There are 13 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

: Kroonstad
From Standard Bank Fakulteits Street To Pietermaritzburg
Western Bypass
From Standard Bank Fakulteits Street To Pietermaritzburg
: Senekal
From Standard Bank Fakulteits Street To Pietermaritzburg
Theunissen
From Standard Bank Fakulteits Street To Pietermaritzburg

Route Locations

Start area
Standard Bank Fakulteits Street, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pietermaritzburg
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 184.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 263.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 280.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 318.2 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 421.4 km

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