Distance from Dover to Pinetown

N Dover → Pinetown

Road distance

525.4 km

Highway dominant · M1 / N3

Dover to Pinetown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 525.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 56 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

433.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.21×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 56 min

End point

Josiah Gumede Road

Return: 13 hrs 52 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

416 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

75.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 41 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,057.25

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,061.41

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

136° SE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

316° NW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-27.0586, 27.7248

End coords Destination point

-29.8143, 30.8582

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 9 °C Dover Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Pinetown Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Dover → Pinetown

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Car

525.4 km

6 hrs 56 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

525.4 km

~8 hrs 4 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 115 km to OR Tambo International
✈ JNB → DUR (57 min)
🚗 34 km from King Shaka International
↑ 1 hr 47 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Dover

Finish Pinetown

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Dover to Pinetown via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Dover to Pinetown via M1

Metro arterial route M1
Start your journey

0.3 km
Turn left

16.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left

24.5 km
Turn right

0.7 km
Turn left

1.3 km
Turn left

57.3 km
Continue straight

29.0 km
Take the ramp right towards N3: Harrismith

0.8 km
Merge slight right

379.5 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 16

Known total R767.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

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

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

Routes ↩ Pinetown → Dover Dover to Johannesburg Dover to Pretoria Dover to Cape Town Dover to Durban Johannesburg to Pinetown Pretoria to Pinetown Cape Town to Pinetown

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

262.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 28 min • 3 hrs 28 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

37.8 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

87.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

28.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

82.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pinetown

06:49 – 17:03

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:56

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 14 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,196.03

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R10.51

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R105.07

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,311.61

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

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 Dover -27.05865, 27.72479

Midpoint

262.9 km

Total: 525.4 km

Midpoint 262.9 km

525.4 km 6 hrs 56 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 525.4 km

Return-cycle span 1,050.7 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 56 min

Maneuver count 16

Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 262.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.05865, 27.72479

Midpoint -28.33633, 29.27274

End -29.81427, 30.85819

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Dover from Pinetown? +

Dover is about 525.4 km from Pinetown by road.

How long does it take from Dover to Pinetown? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Dover to Pinetown in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Dover 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 Dover to Pinetown? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,057.25 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,061.41 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,056.11 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,106.80 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Dover to Pinetown? +

Yes. There are 16 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

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From Dover To Pinetown

: Durban

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