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Distance from Akot Yirol to Durban

Akot Yirol to Durban is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 5,515.4 km in roughly 74 hrs 49 min.

N Akot Yirol → Durban
Road distance
5,515.4 km
M13 N1 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
4,041.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
173
Info Travel board
Travel time
74 hrs 49 min
Start point
Akot-Yirol
End point
the fork onto Che Guevara Road
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4489 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 37 planned rest stops
84 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R10,531.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R10,575.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R12,826.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R12,906.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R13,895.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R13,953.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R16,924.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R17,028.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R18,283.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R18,359.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R22,268.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R22,406.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
179° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
359° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
6.4721, 30.2058
End coords Destination point
-29.8618, 31.0099
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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5,515.4 km 74 hrs 49 min
Start Akot Yirol
Finish Durban
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  1. Head on Akot-Yirol
    35.8 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Minkamman-Yirol Road
    102.4 km
  3. Continue slight right onto Minkamman-Yirol
    34.4 km
  4. Go straight onto Terakeka-Minkamman
    79.4 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Juba-Terekeka Road
    60.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Juba-Terakeka Road (Khor mobil)
    2.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto Bilfam Road
    6.4 km
  8. Go straight onto Juba-Terakeka
    0.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Bilpam Road
    1.2 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Customs Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Customs Road
    0.9 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Unity Avenue
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Unity Avenue
    1.1 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Unity Avenue
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Unity Avenue
    1.9 km
  16. Turn right onto Konyokonyo Road
    2.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Juba Bridge
    0.3 km
  18. Continue straight onto Nile Street
    3.1 km
  19. Continue sharp left onto Nile Street
    0.3 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right onto Juba–Nimule Highway
    160.2 km
  21. Continue straight onto Juba–Nimule Highway
    23.9 km
  22. Go straight onto Nimule-Gulu Road
    13.5 km
  23. Continue straight onto Nimule - Gulu Road
    93.2 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Nimule - Gulu Road
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Nimule - Gulu Road
    1.1 km
  26. Turn right
    1.3 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right onto Gulu - Lira - Kampala Road
    2.8 km
  28. Continue onto Gulu - Lira - Kampala Road
    20.2 km
  29. Continue straight onto Gulu - Kampala Road
    297.3 km
  30. Continue straight onto Bombo Road
    6.1 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 5th exit
    0.2 km
  32. Continue
    0.3 km
  33. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    6.5 km
  34. Take the exit ramp slight left onto Northern Bypass
    0.6 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  36. Continue
    0.3 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  38. Continue
    25.2 km
  39. Keep slight left at the fork onto Masaka Road
    1.0 km
  40. Continue slight left onto Masaka Road
    2.9 km
  41. Continue slight left onto Masaka Road
    18.0 km
  42. Continue left onto Masaka Road
    10.3 km
  43. Continue straight onto Kampala - Masaka Road
    34.2 km
  44. At the end of the road, turn right onto Kampala - Masaka Road
    24.2 km
  45. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Masaka Bypass
    0.1 km
  46. Continue onto Masaka Bypass
    6.2 km
  47. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  48. Continue
    2.0 km
  49. Turn right
    1.5 km
  50. Go straight onto Masaka-Kakuto Road
    24.8 km
  51. Continue slight right onto Masaka-Kakuto Road
    40.8 km
  52. Continue straight
    18.7 km
  53. Continue straight
    0.9 km
  54. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  55. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  56. Continue straight
    23.5 km
  57. Go straight
    31.0 km
  58. Go straight
    25.5 km
  59. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  60. Continue
    166.8 km
  61. Continue straight
    3.6 km
  62. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  63. Continue
    36.2 km
  64. At the end of the road, turn left
    15.7 km
  65. Turn right
    28.7 km
  66. Turn slight left
    54.6 km
  67. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  68. Continue
    27.6 km
  69. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  70. Continue
    118.1 km
  71. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.2 km
  72. Continue
    8.1 km
  73. Turn left
    0.1 km
  74. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.6 km
  75. Turn left
    8.5 km
  76. Turn left
    60.9 km
  77. Turn right
    191.9 km
  78. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  79. Continue
    0.6 km
  80. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  81. Continue
    2.1 km
  82. Turn right
    131.5 km
  83. Go straight
    37.3 km
  84. Go straight
    71.5 km
  85. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  86. Continue
    42.3 km
  87. Keep slight left at the fork
    27.9 km
  88. Go straight
    23.4 km
  89. Continue straight
    23.9 km
  90. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  91. Continue
    2.7 km
  92. Turn left
    162.8 km
  93. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  94. Continue
    0.9 km
  95. Turn left
    213.0 km
  96. Turn right onto Great North Road
    435.9 km
  97. Take the exit ramp left
    0.0 km
  98. Merge slight right onto Great North Road
    192.9 km
  99. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  100. Continue onto Great North Road
    1.6 km
  101. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.0 km
  102. Continue onto Great North Road
    3.9 km
  103. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  104. Continue onto Great North Road
    1.2 km
  105. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  106. Continue onto Great North Road
    1.1 km
  107. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  108. Continue onto Great North Road
    3.6 km
  109. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Kalambo Road
    0.1 km
  110. Continue onto Kalambo Road
    0.5 km
  111. Turn left onto Lumumba Road
    2.2 km
  112. Turn right onto Kafue Road
    5.0 km
  113. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  114. Continue onto Kafue Road
    2.1 km
  115. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  116. Continue onto Kafue Road
    3.4 km
  117. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  118. Continue onto Kafue Road
    3.5 km
  119. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  120. Continue onto Kafue Road
    120.1 km
  121. Turn slight right
    2.0 km
  122. Continue straight
    339.3 km
  123. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  124. Continue
    6.4 km
  125. Turn right onto King George Road
    1.4 km
  126. Continue straight onto Prince Edward Street
    3.7 km
  127. Continue straight onto Abdel Gamal Nasser Road
    2.2 km
  128. Take the exit ramp left
    0.3 km
  129. Continue straight onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    5.1 km
  130. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    0.0 km
  131. Continue onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    12.6 km
  132. Continue slight right onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    21.8 km
  133. Continue straight onto Harare Masvingo Beitbridge Road
    48.5 km
  134. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    48.9 km
  135. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    0.2 km
  136. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    2.5 km
  137. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    0.1 km
  138. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    145.9 km
  139. Continue straight onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  140. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  141. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  142. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  143. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  144. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  145. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  146. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  147. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  148. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  149. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  150. Continue straight
    92.2 km
  151. Continue straight
    2.0 km
  152. Go straight
    10.8 km
  153. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  154. Continue
    5.0 km
  155. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  156. Continue
    383.2 km
  157. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  158. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  159. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  160. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  161. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  162. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  163. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  164. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  165. Keep slight left at the fork
    20.3 km
  166. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Berea
    0.3 km
  167. Go straight onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.9 km
  168. Turn right onto Botanic Gardens Road
    0.1 km
  169. Continue straight onto Cleaver Road
    0.2 km
  170. Turn left onto Che Guevara Road
    0.8 km
  171. Turn left onto Magwaza Maphalala Street
    0.1 km
  172. Keep slight right at the fork onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  173. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 72
Known total R2,647.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 72 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
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
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Durban → Akot Yirol Akot Yirol to Johannesburg Akot Yirol to Pretoria Akot Yirol to Cape Town Akot Yirol to Durban Johannesburg to Durban Pretoria to Durban Cape Town to Durban
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2,764.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
37 hrs 24 min • 37 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
397.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
917.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
297.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban
06:30 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R23,054.54
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R110.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1,103.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R24,267.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (227)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
39
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
9
Highway exits Deceleration zones
45
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Akot Yirol Start: Akot-Yirol 6.47207, 30.20577
Midpoint
2,764.9 km
Total: 5,515.4 km
Midpoint 2,764.9 km
5,515.4 km 74 hrs 49 min
Destination Durban End: the fork onto Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 5,515.4 km
Return-cycle span 11,030.9 km
Traversal time 74 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 173
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2,764.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start 6.47207, 30.20577
Midpoint -12.15036, 31.24061
End -29.86183, 31.00991
Destination services

Available in Durban

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

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Durban
5
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Durban
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Durban

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Warm coast metro
Standout Beachfront city with year-round coastal pull
Best for Who this destination suits
Beach break Family travel Events trip Business travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The beachfront, central Durban, uMhlanga side and wider metro arrivals do not behave the same way. Route planning works best with the final district named clearly.
Local pulse
Durban Tourism is actively promoting current travel deals, events and city adventures, so timing can add real value to a Durban-bound trip.
Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Durban Tourism
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Durban as a coastal base for beaches, family trips, business events and onward drives into the North Coast, South Coast and Midlands.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Durban Tourism actively promotes deals, events and travel planning
The city combines leisure and event travel
The wider metro is more spread out than a single-city label suggests
Route support

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Questions 9
How far is Akot Yirol from Durban? +
Akot Yirol is about 5,515.4 km from Durban by road.
How long does it take from Akot Yirol to Durban? +
The drive usually takes about 74 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Akot Yirol to Durban 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 Akot Yirol to Durban? +
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 Akot Yirol to Durban? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R10,531.40 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R10,575.08 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R12,826.71 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R12,906.13 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Akot Yirol to Durban? +
Yes. There are 72 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

Akot-Yirol
From Akot Yirol To Durban
Minkamman-Yirol
From Akot Yirol To Durban
Terakeka-Minkamman
From Akot Yirol To Durban
Juba-Terakeka
From Akot Yirol To Durban
Juba Bridge
From Akot Yirol To Durban
ern Bypass
From Akot Yirol To Durban
Masaka Bypass
From Akot Yirol To Durban
Robert Mugabe Way
From Akot Yirol To Durban
: Johannesburg
From Akot Yirol To Durban
: Germiston
From Akot Yirol To Durban

Route Locations

Start area
Akot Yirol, Lakes البحيرات
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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