Distance from Bloemfontein to Pinetown

Directions from Bloemfontein to Pinetown via N5 and N3

National highway route N5N3
Directions from Bloemfontein to Pinetown via M1

Metro arterial route M1
Start your journey

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Zastron Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto East Burger Street

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

7.8 km
Take the ramp straight

1.5 km
Merge slight right

94.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5

0.6 km
Turn right

66.5 km
Continue straight

71.4 km
Turn right onto Hospital Road

91.6 km
Merge slight right

262.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban

9.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork

2.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Mariannhill

0.7 km
Turn left onto Richmond Road

2.3 km
Continue straight onto Josiah Gumede Road

0.9 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Josiah Gumede Road

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 17

Known total R845.50

Main toll road N3

This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

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

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

308.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 33 min • 3 hrs 33 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

44.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

102.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

33.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

73.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pinetown

06:49 – 17:03

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:56

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 14 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

2 hrs 15 min

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,579.03

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R12.34

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R123.40

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,714.77

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (20)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550

Midpoint

308.5 km

Total: 617.0 km

Midpoint 308.5 km

617.0 km 7 hrs 6 min

Destination Pinetown End: Josiah Gumede Road -29.81427, 30.85819

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 617.0 km

Return-cycle span 1,234.0 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 6 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 308.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550

Midpoint -28.27162, 28.86119

End -29.81427, 30.85819

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Questions 9

How far is Bloemfontein from Pinetown? +

Bloemfontein is about 617.0 km from Pinetown by road.

How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Pinetown? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Pinetown 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 Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein to Pinetown? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,241.64 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,246.52 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,240.30 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,299.83 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Pinetown? +

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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