Distance from Pinelands M5 to Athlone

N Pinelands M5 → Athlone

Road distance

7 km

Pinelands M5 to Athlone is a short everyday drive, covering about 7.0 km in roughly 8 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

4.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.77×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

8 min

Start point

Inverness Avenue

End point

Dunbar Street

Return: 17 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

8 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

48.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

8 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R13.70

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R13.72

See more fuel details from Pinelands M5 to Athlone

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

190° S

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

10° N

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-33.9317, 18.5128

End coords Destination point

-33.9667, 18.5050

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R15 - R25

Pinelands M5 → Athlone

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 14 °C Pinelands M5 Cloudy View Forecast → 14 °C Athlone Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Pinelands M5 → Athlone

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Car

7 km

8 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

7 km

~8 min

52 km/h avg

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Walking

7 km

1 hr 24 min

5 km/h average

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Pinelands M5

Finish Athlone

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Inverness Avenue

0.0 km
Turn right onto Yarrowdale Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Silverdale Road

0.2 km
Continue slight right onto Forest Drive Service Road

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ringwood Drive

0.0 km
Turn right onto Forest Drive

0.1 km
Turn right onto Jan Smuts Drive

5.1 km
Turn right onto Aden Avenue

0.3 km
Turn left onto Church Street

0.4 km
Turn left onto Longden Avenue

0.0 km
Turn right onto Dunbar Street

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

3.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 min • 4 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

0.5 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

1.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

0.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

56.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Athlone

07:43 – 17:44

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:43

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 36 min

SunriseDawn break

07:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R29.29

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.14

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R1.40

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R30.83

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (0)

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 Pinelands M5 Start: Inverness Avenue -33.93167, 18.51278

Midpoint

3.5 km

Total: 7 km

Midpoint 3.5 km

7 km 9 min

Destination Athlone End: Dunbar Street -33.96667, 18.50500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 7 km

Return-cycle span 14 km

Traversal time 9 min

Maneuver count 12

Maneuver density 171.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 3.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93167, 18.51278

Midpoint -33.94225, 18.51754

End -33.96667, 18.50500

Route support

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Questions 8

How far is Pinelands M5 from Athlone? +

Pinelands M5 is about 7 km from Athlone by road.

How long does it take from Pinelands M5 to Athlone? +

The drive usually takes about 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Pinelands M5 to Athlone in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Pinelands M5 to Athlone? +

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 Pinelands M5 to Athlone? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R13.70 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R13.72 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R13.65 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R14.13 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Pinelands M5 to Athlone? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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