Day trip from Richards Bay to Pinetown
Pinetown lies 161 km (100 mi) south-west of Richards Bay, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 161 km (100 mi) apart, Pinetown is a realistic day trip from Richards Bay: about 2 h 37 min each way by road.
| Richards Bay | Pinetown | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 252,968 | 144,026 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 323 m (1,060 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Postal codes | 3900–3904 | 3600–4147 |
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Staying in Pinetown
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Common questions
How far is Pinetown from Richards Bay?
161 km (100 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Richards Bay; by road roughly 196 km (122 mi).
How long does it take to get from Richards Bay to Pinetown by road?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Richards Bay and Pinetown?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.