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Distance from Vimy Ridge to Pinetown

Vimy Ridge to Pinetown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 539.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 11 min.

N Vimy Ridge → Pinetown
Road distance
539.6 km
335.3 mi • 291.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
478.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 11 min
Return: 12 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R903.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R907.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,006.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,014.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,191.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,197.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,327.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,338.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,568.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,575.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,746.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,761.11
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Pinetown
18.7°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
19.5°C
Day range High / low
H 25° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
15%
Wind 10m wind speed
10 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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539.6 km 6 hrs 11 min
Start Vimy Ridge
Finish Pinetown
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Vimy Ridge
    0.2 km
  2. Continue left onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.8 km
  6. Go straight onto Black Reef Road
    0.8 km
  7. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.2 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Durban
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    53.6 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    2.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Mariannhill
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Richmond Road
    2.3 km
  15. Continue straight onto Josiah Gumede Road
    0.9 km
  16. Continue make a U-turn onto Josiah Gumede Road
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R1,479.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
270.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 5 min • 3 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Vimy Ridge → Pinetown
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Pinetown
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Vimy Ridge → Pinetown
Vimy Ridge Origin postcode
Not available
Pinetown 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 Overlapping province
246.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
263.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
167.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Pinetown → Vimy Ridge
Vimy Ridge ↔ Pinetown
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint
270.2 km
Total: 539.6 km
Midpoint 270.2 km
539.6 km 6 hrs 11 min
Destination Pinetown -29.81427, 30.85819

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 539.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,079.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 270.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint -28.31449, 29.21128
End -29.81427, 30.85819
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pinetown
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Pinetown
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pinetown
6
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Questions 9
How far is Vimy Ridge from Pinetown? +
Vimy Ridge is about 539.6 km from Pinetown by road.
How long does it take from Vimy Ridge to Pinetown? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vimy Ridge to Pinetown in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Vimy Ridge to Pinetown? +
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 Vimy Ridge to Pinetown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R903.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R907.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,006.24 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,014.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vimy Ridge to Pinetown? +
Yes. There are 29 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

: Durban
From Vimy Ridge To Pinetown
: Mariannhill
From Vimy Ridge To Pinetown

Route Locations

Start area
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pinetown
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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 246.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 263.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 167.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 301.0 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 384.4 km

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