Day trip from KwaDukuza to Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg lies 93 km (58 mi) west of KwaDukuza, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 93 km (58 mi) apart, Pietermaritzburg is a realistic day trip from KwaDukuza: about 1 h 30 min each way by road.
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| KwaDukuza | Pietermaritzburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 161,177 | 839,327 |
| Elevation | 111 m (364 ft) | 636 m (2,087 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
Where to book tours and tickets in 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 KwaDukuza?
93 km (58 mi) in a straight line, west of KwaDukuza; by road roughly 113 km (70 mi).
How long does it take to get from KwaDukuza to Pietermaritzburg by road?
About 1 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between KwaDukuza 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.