South Africa route platform Distance24 Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Pinetown to Westcliff

Pinetown to Westcliff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 557.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 26 min.

N Pinetown → Westcliff
Road distance
557.9 km
346.7 mi • 301.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
491.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 26 min
Return: 12 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R933.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R938.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,040.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,048.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,232.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,238.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,372.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,383.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,621.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,629.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,806.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,820.86
See more fuel details from Pinetown to Westcliff
Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Westcliff
Live weather unavailable
Showing drive timing instead
Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 26 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 41 min
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Leave → Arrival time loading…
Accommodation

Where to stay near Westcliff

Road-trip friendly stays matched to this destination and corridor, with photos, price positioning and quick property links.

No accommodation listings have been added for this route yet.

Suggest accommodation
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

557.9 km 6 hrs 26 min
Start Pinetown
Finish Westcliff
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    61.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Johannesburg
    1.5 km
  9. Merge slight right
    8.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Sandton
    0.8 km
  11. Merge slight left
    2.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M27
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Jan Smuts Avenue
    1.8 km
  14. Turn left onto Westcliff Drive
    1.1 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Wexford Avenue
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R1,445.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 29 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
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
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
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
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
279.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 13 min • 3 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pinetown → Westcliff
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pinetown
Destination area Arrival
Westcliff
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pinetown → Westcliff
Pinetown Origin postcode
Not available
Westcliff Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
264.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
281.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
185.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Westcliff → Pinetown
Pinetown ↔ Westcliff
Open
Pinetown to Pretoria Related trip
Open
Pinetown to Cape Town Related trip
Open
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pinetown -29.81427, 30.85819
Midpoint
279.4 km
Total: 557.9 km
Midpoint 279.4 km
557.9 km 6 hrs 26 min
Destination Westcliff -26.16972, 28.02556

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 557.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,115.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 279.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.81427, 30.85819
Midpoint -28.28755, 29.13465
End -26.16972, 28.02556
Destination services

Available in Westcliff

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Westcliff
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Westcliff
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Westcliff
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Westcliff
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Westcliff
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Westcliff
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Westcliff
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Westcliff
6
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9
How far is Pinetown from Westcliff? +
Pinetown is about 557.9 km from Westcliff by road.
How long does it take from Pinetown to Westcliff? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pinetown to Westcliff 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 Westcliff? +
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 Westcliff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R933.93 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R938.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,040.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,048.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pinetown to Westcliff? +
Yes. There are 29 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.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Towns along the route

Pietermaritzburg
From Pinetown To Westcliff
: Johannesburg
From Pinetown To Westcliff
: Sandton
From Pinetown To Westcliff
Pretoria
From Pinetown To Westcliff

Route Locations

Start area
Pinetown
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Westcliff
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 264.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 281.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 185.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 319.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 402.7 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Westcliff to Pinetown

Pinetown to Johannesburg Pinetown to Pretoria Pinetown to Cape Town Pinetown to Durban Johannesburg to Westcliff Pretoria to Westcliff Cape Town to Westcliff Durban to Westcliff

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and distance24.co.za/fuel, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance24.co.za. All rights reserved.

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and Open-Meteo to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.