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Distance from Johannesburg M4 to Pinetown

N Johannesburg M4 → Pinetown
Road distance
551.3 km
M1 M2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
486.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 18 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Josiah Gumede Road
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
378 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,052.75
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,057.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,282.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,290.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,389.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,394.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,691.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,702.25
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,827.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,835.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,226.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,239.81
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
146° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
326° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-29.8143, 30.8582
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Johannesburg M4 to Pinetown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 551.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 18 min.
Travel modes
Johannesburg M4 → Pinetown
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Car
551.3 km
6 hrs 18 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
551.3 km
~8 hrs 28 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
551 km
↑ 3 hrs 12 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 6 min
With airport
~3 hrs 6 min
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551.3 km 6 hrs 18 min
Start Johannesburg M4
Finish Pinetown
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Marshall Street
    1.3 km
  6. Turn right onto John Page Drive
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto New Goch Road
    0.4 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards M2
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    5.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 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 27
Known total R1,385.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
276.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 9 min • 3 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
91.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pinetown
06:32 – 17:12
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,304.59
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.03
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R110.27
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,425.88
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg M4 Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
276.1 km
Total: 551.3 km
Midpoint 276.1 km
551.3 km 6 hrs 18 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 551.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,102.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 276.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -28.30915, 29.15520
End -29.81427, 30.85819
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Service groups 3
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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 Johannesburg M4 from Pinetown? +
Johannesburg M4 is about 551.3 km from Pinetown by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg M4 to Pinetown? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg M4 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 Johannesburg M4 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 Johannesburg M4 to Pinetown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,052.75 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,057.11 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,282.19 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,290.13 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg M4 to Pinetown? +
Yes. There are 27 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

: Durban
From Johannesburg M4 To Pinetown
Kimberley
From Johannesburg M4 To Pinetown
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg M4 To Pinetown
: Mariannhill
From Johannesburg M4 To Pinetown

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg M4, Gauteng
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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