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Distance from Pinetown to Lekubu

Pinetown to Lekubu is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 829.0 km in roughly 9 hrs 41 min.

N Pinetown → Lekubu
Road distance
829 km
M81 N3 R564
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
680.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 41 min
Start point
Josiah Gumede Road
Return: 19 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
581 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,583.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,589.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,928.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,939.97
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,088.71
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,097.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,543.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,559.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,748.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,759.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,347.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,368.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
315° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
135° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8143, 30.8582
End coords Destination point
-25.3853, 26.0908
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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829 km 582 min
Start Pinetown
Finish Lekubu
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Josiah Gumede Road
    0.9 km
  2. Continue straight onto Richmond Road
    2.6 km
  3. Turn right towards N3
    0.6 km
  4. Merge slight right towards Pietermaritzburg
    2.4 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  6. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    89.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.2 km
  10. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.7 km
  11. Turn slight left towards R564: Witkoppen Road
    0.3 km
  12. Go straight onto Witkoppen Road
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
    5.0 km
  14. Continue straight onto Cedar Road
    2.9 km
  15. Turn left
    4.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    20.5 km
  17. Continue left
    9.5 km
  18. Turn right
    10.2 km
  19. Continue straight
    4.6 km
  20. Merge slight right
    180.5 km
  21. Turn right onto Sarel Cilliers Street
    1.0 km
  22. Continue straight onto Jan Rossouw Avenue
    17.7 km
  23. Turn right
    0.0 km
  24. Turn right
    0.1 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.6 km
  26. Turn left
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 44
Known total R1,658.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 44 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
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 -26.041, 28.077
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
Swartruggens Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R103.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed private access toll booth near -25.525, 26.077
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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 -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Lekubu → Pinetown Pinetown to Johannesburg Pinetown to Pretoria Pinetown to Cape Town Pinetown to Durban Johannesburg to Lekubu Pretoria to Lekubu Cape Town to Lekubu
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
415.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 50 min • 4 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
59.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
137.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
44.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lekubu
06:42 – 17:41
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,465.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R165.81
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,647.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pinetown Start: Josiah Gumede Road -29.81427, 30.85819
Midpoint
415.0 km
Total: 829 km
Midpoint 415.0 km
829 km 582 min
Destination Lekubu -25.38528, 26.09083

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 829 km
Return-cycle span 1658 km
Traversal time 582 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 415.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.81427, 30.85819
Midpoint -27.17222, 28.70923
End -25.38528, 26.09083
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Questions 9
How far is Pinetown from Lekubu? +
Pinetown is about 829 km from Lekubu by road.
How long does it take from Pinetown to Lekubu? +
The drive usually takes about 582 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pinetown to Lekubu 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 Pinetown to Lekubu? +
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 Pinetown to Lekubu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,583.02 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,589.58 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,928.04 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,939.97 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pinetown to Lekubu? +
Yes. There are 44 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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Start area
Pinetown
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lekubu
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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