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Distance from Greytown N3 to Pinetown

Greytown N3 to Pinetown is a practical regional trip, covering about 131.6 km in roughly 1 hr 45 min.

N Greytown N3 → Pinetown
Road distance
131.6 km
M1 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
87.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.50×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 45 min
Start point
Cathcart Street
End point
Josiah Gumede Road
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
105 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R251.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R252.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R306.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R308.03
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R331.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R333.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R403.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R406.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R436.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R438.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R531.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R534.77
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
163° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
343° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.0606, 30.5889
End coords Destination point
-29.8143, 30.8582
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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131.6 km 1 hr 45 min
Start Greytown N3
Finish Pinetown
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Cathcart Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Shepstone Street
    0.4 km
  3. Continue straight
    69.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Chota Motala Road
    1.2 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N3: Durban
    0.3 km
  6. Merge slight right
    44.6 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    2.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Mariannhill
    0.7 km
  10. Turn left onto Richmond Road
    2.3 km
  11. Continue straight onto Josiah Gumede Road
    0.9 km
  12. Continue make a U-turn onto Josiah Gumede Road
    0.0 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R66.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
65.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
52 min • 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
21.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pinetown
06:30 – 17:15
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R550.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.63
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R26.33
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R579.20
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Greytown N3 Start: Cathcart Street -29.06056, 30.58889
Midpoint
65.9 km
Total: 131.6 km
Midpoint 65.9 km
131.6 km 1 hr 45 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 131.6 km
Return-cycle span 263.3 km
Traversal time 1 hr 45 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 9.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 65.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.06056, 30.58889
Midpoint -29.55614, 30.42088
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
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 8
How far is Greytown N3 from Pinetown? +
Greytown N3 is about 131.6 km from Pinetown by road.
How long does it take from Greytown N3 to Pinetown? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Greytown N3 to Pinetown in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Greytown N3 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 Greytown N3 to Pinetown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R251.35 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R252.40 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R306.13 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R308.03 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Greytown N3 to Pinetown? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Greytown N3 To Pinetown
: Mariannhill
From Greytown N3 To Pinetown

Route Locations

Start area
Greytown N3, KwaZulu-Natal
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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