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Distance from Pinetown to Merewent

Pinetown to Merewent is a short everyday drive, covering about 26.0 km in roughly 21 min.

N Pinetown → Merewent
Road distance
26.0 km
16.1 mi • 14.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
19.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
21 min
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
21 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R43.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R43.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R48.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R48.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R57.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R57.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R63.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R64.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R75.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R75.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R84.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R84.77
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
21 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
36 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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26.0 km 21 min
Start Pinetown
Finish Merewent
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Josiah Gumede Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Moodie Street
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Josiah Gumede Road
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right onto Saint Johns Avenue
    0.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto M7 Route
    17.6 km
  7. Turn right towards M4: South Coast
    0.2 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards M4: South Coast
    0.2 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    4.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Basil February Road
    0.4 km
  11. Turn left onto Basil February Road
    1.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Badulla Drive
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Dinapur Road
    0.4 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
13.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pinetown → Merewent
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pinetown
Destination area Arrival
Merewent
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pinetown → Merewent
Pinetown Origin postcode
Not available
Merewent Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pietermaritzburg to Howick
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Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
6.1 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
14.2 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
42.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Merewent → Pinetown
Pinetown ↔ Merewent
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pinetown -29.81427, 30.85819
Midpoint
13.0 km
Total: 26.0 km
Midpoint 13.0 km
26.0 km 21 min
Destination Merewent -29.95759, 30.97754

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 26.0 km
Return-cycle span 51.9 km
Traversal time 21 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 53.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 13.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.81427, 30.85819
Midpoint -29.87739, 30.93542
End -29.95759, 30.97754
Destination services

Available in Merewent

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Merewent
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Merewent
1
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Merewent
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Merewent
6
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Questions 8
How far is Pinetown from Merewent? +
Pinetown is about 26.0 km from Merewent by road.
How long does it take from Pinetown to Merewent? +
The drive usually takes about 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pinetown to Merewent in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pinetown to Merewent? +
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 Merewent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R43.48 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R43.68 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R48.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R48.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pinetown to Merewent? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Pinetown
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Merewent
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 6.1 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 14.2 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 42.4 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 1.4 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 6.1 km

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