Driving from Welkom to Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg lies 400 km (249 mi) south-east of Welkom, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 6 min without stops, over roughly 488 km (303 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Welkom | Pietermaritzburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 431,944 | 839,327 |
| Elevation | 1,376 m (4,514 ft) | 636 m (2,087 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Postal codes | 9438–9488 | 3200–3296 |
Where to book car hire from Welkom to Pietermaritzburg
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Staying in Pietermaritzburg
Our booking partner lists 131 places to stay in Pietermaritzburg. Of the 60 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (34), and 1 are five-star. Across 78 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 19,816 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Welkom?
400 km (249 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Welkom; by road roughly 488 km (303 mi).
How long does it take to get from Welkom to Pietermaritzburg by car?
About 6 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Welkom and Pietermaritzburg?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Where can I stay in Pietermaritzburg?
Our booking partner lists 131 places to stay in Pietermaritzburg, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.