Distance from Pinetown to Montague

N Pinetown → Montague

Road distance

1,605.0 km

Highway dominant · M26 / N1 / N3 / N5

Pinetown to Montague is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,605.0 km in roughly 17 hrs 45 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,247.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.29×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

17 hrs 45 min

Start point

Josiah Gumede Road

Return: 35 hrs 31 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1065 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops

19 hrs 45 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R3,138.62

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R3,142.09

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

246° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

66° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.8143, 30.8582

End coords Destination point

-33.8878, 18.5416

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 19 °C Pinetown Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Montague Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Pinetown → Montague

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Car

1,605.0 km

17 hrs 45 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,605.0 km

~24 hrs 41 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 34 km to King Shaka International
✈ DUR → CPT (2 hrs 33 min)
🚗 11 km from Cape Town International
↑ 12 hrs 54 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Pinetown to Montague

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Convenience store Before halfway

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Hotel Around halfway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 458 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 458 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Around halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 458 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 458 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Pinetown

Finish Montague

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Pinetown to Montague via N3 and N5 and N1

National highway route N3N5N1
Directions from Pinetown to Montague via M26

Metro arterial route M26
Head on Josiah Gumede Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Richmond Road

2.6 km
Turn right towards N3

0.6 km
Merge slight right towards Pietermaritzburg

2.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

221.7 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

646.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

60.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M26

0.4 km
Go straight onto Monte Vista Boulevard

0.4 km
Turn left onto Wingfield Place

0.1 km
Turn left onto Peninsula Road

0.9 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn left

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 21

Known total R1,009.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

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

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

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

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

802.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

8 hrs 52 min • 8 hrs 52 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

115.6 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

266.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

86.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Montague

07:43 – 17:43

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:43

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 0 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 13 min

SunriseDawn break

07:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,708.93

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R32.10

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R321.00

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,062.03

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (16)

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 Pinetown Start: Josiah Gumede Road -29.81427, 30.85819

Midpoint

802.4 km

Total: 1,605.0 km

Midpoint 802.4 km

1,605.0 km 17 hrs 45 min

Destination Montague -33.88776, 18.54157

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,605.0 km

Return-cycle span 3,210.0 km

Traversal time 17 hrs 45 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 802.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.81427, 30.85819

Midpoint -30.57441, 25.44600

End -33.88776, 18.54157

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Pinetown from Montague? +

Pinetown is about 1,605.0 km from Montague by road.

How long does it take from Pinetown to Montague? +

The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Pinetown to Montague 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 Montague? +

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 Montague? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,229.91 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,242.63 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,226.45 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,381.30 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Pinetown to Montague? +

Yes. There are 21 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

Pietermaritzburg

From Pinetown To Montague

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