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Distance from Centurion to Pinetown

Centurion to Pinetown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 587.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 40 min.

N Centurion → Pinetown
Road distance
587.0 km
M1 N1 N14 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
514.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 40 min
End point
Josiah Gumede Road
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
400 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,120.88
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,125.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,365.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,373.63
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,478.94
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,485.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,801.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,812.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,945.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,954.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,370.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,384.77
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
150° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
330° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8364, 28.1803
End coords Destination point
-29.8143, 30.8582
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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587.0 km 6 hrs 40 min
Start Centurion
Finish Pinetown
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Cornell Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Von Willigh Avenue
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Lyttelton Road
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Jean Avenue
    0.2 km
  8. Turn right towards N14: Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    23.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    2.7 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Mariannhill
    0.7 km
  18. Turn left onto Richmond Road
    2.3 km
  19. Continue straight onto Josiah Gumede Road
    0.9 km
  20. Continue make a U-turn onto Josiah Gumede Road
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 39
Known total R1,445.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 39 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Pinetown → Centurion Centurion to Johannesburg Centurion to Pretoria Centurion to Cape Town Centurion to Durban Johannesburg to Pinetown Pretoria to Pinetown Cape Town to Pinetown
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
294.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 20 min • 3 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
42.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
97.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pinetown
06:30 – 17:15
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,453.75
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R117.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,582.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Centurion -25.83639, 28.18028
Midpoint
294.0 km
Total: 587.0 km
Midpoint 294.0 km
587.0 km 6 hrs 40 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 587.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,174.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 294.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.83639, 28.18028
Midpoint -28.18404, 29.08619
End -29.81427, 30.85819
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pinetown
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Pinetown
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pinetown
6
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Questions 9
How far is Centurion from Pinetown? +
Centurion is about 587.0 km from Pinetown by road.
How long does it take from Centurion to Pinetown? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Centurion 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 Centurion 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 Centurion to Pinetown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,120.88 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,125.53 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,365.18 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,373.63 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Centurion to Pinetown? +
Yes. There are 39 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

: Germiston
From Centurion To Pinetown
Durban
From Centurion To Pinetown
Roodepoort
From Centurion To Pinetown
Bloemfontein
From Centurion To Pinetown
ern Bypass
From Centurion To Pinetown
: Mariannhill
From Centurion To Pinetown

Route Locations

Start area
Centurion
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pinetown
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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