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Distance from Bloemfontein to Durban N3 N3

Bloemfontein to Durban N3 N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 630.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 15 min.

N Bloemfontein → Durban N3 N3
Road distance
630.4 km
M13 N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
466.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 15 min
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
435 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,055.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,060.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,175.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,185.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,392.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,398.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,550.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,563.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,831.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,840.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,040.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,057.31
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
101° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
281° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-29.8398, 30.9611
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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630.4 km 7 hrs 15 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Durban N3 N3
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto East Burger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  9. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    94.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right
    66.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    17.8 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Sherwood
    0.5 km
  19. Continue straight onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.7 km
  21. Merge slight right
    0.9 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 17
Known total R845.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Durban N3 N3 → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Durban N3 N3 Pretoria to Durban N3 N3 Cape Town to Durban N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
315.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 37 min • 3 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
45.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
104.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban N3 N3
06:25 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,634.86
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R126.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,773.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
315.2 km
Total: 630.4 km
Midpoint 315.2 km
630.4 km 7 hrs 15 min
Destination Durban N3 N3 -29.83982, 30.96110

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 630.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,260.7 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 315.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.27951, 28.92718
End -29.83982, 30.96110
Destination services

Available in Durban N3 N3

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N3 N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Durban N3 N3
5
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    Durban, 4093, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Durban N3 N3
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N3 N3
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N3 N3
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban N3 N3
2
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Durban N3 N3? +
Bloemfontein is about 630.4 km from Durban N3 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Durban N3 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Durban N3 N3 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 Bloemfontein to Durban N3 N3? +
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 Bloemfontein to Durban N3 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,055.21 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,060.20 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,175.48 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,185.01 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Durban N3 N3? +
Yes. There are 17 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

: Senekal
From Bloemfontein To Durban N3 N3
Theunissen
From Bloemfontein To Durban N3 N3
: Durban
From Bloemfontein To Durban N3 N3
: Sherwood
From Bloemfontein To Durban N3 N3
Mayville
From Bloemfontein To Durban N3 N3
: Pietermaritzburg
From Bloemfontein To Durban N3 N3
Johannesburg
From Bloemfontein To Durban N3 N3

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban N3 N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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