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Distance from Cape Town Cbd to Durban N3

N Cape Town Cbd → Durban N3
Road distance
1,634.0 km
M13 N1 N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,269.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 8 min
Start point
Reform Street
End point
the fork onto Che Guevara Road
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1088 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,120.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,133.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,800.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,823.66
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,116.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,133.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,014.06
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,045.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,416.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,439.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,597.45
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,638.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
73° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
253° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9284, 18.4330
End coords Destination point
-29.8618, 31.0099
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Cape Town Cbd to Durban N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,634.0 km in roughly 18 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Cape Town Cbd → Durban N3
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Car
1,634.0 km
18 hrs 8 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,634.0 km
~25 hrs 8 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,634 km
↑ 12 hrs 52 min faster
Flight time
3 hrs 16 min
With airport
~5 hrs 16 min
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1,634.0 km 18 hrs 8 min
Start Cape Town Cbd
Finish Durban N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Reform Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.1 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  5. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    461.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  10. Turn right
    66.5 km
  11. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  13. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    20.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Berea
    0.3 km
  17. Go straight onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.9 km
  18. Turn right onto Botanic Gardens Road
    0.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Cleaver Road
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Che Guevara Road
    0.8 km
  21. Turn left onto Magwaza Maphalala Street
    0.1 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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 → Cape Town Cbd Cape Town Cbd to Johannesburg Cape Town Cbd to Pretoria Cape Town Cbd to Cape Town Cape Town Cbd to Durban Johannesburg to Durban N3 Pretoria to Durban N3 Cape Town to Durban N3
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Halfway point
816.9 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 4 min • 9 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
117.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
271.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
88.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban N3
06:33 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,830.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R32.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R326.81
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,189.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Cbd Start: Reform Street -33.92841, 18.43303
Midpoint
816.9 km
Total: 1,634.0 km
Midpoint 816.9 km
1,634.0 km 18 hrs 8 min
Destination Durban N3 End: the fork onto Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,634.0 km
Return-cycle span 3,268.1 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 816.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92841, 18.43303
Midpoint -30.56639, 25.46642
End -29.86183, 31.00991
Places

Places in Durban N3

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

35 places
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
🏫
School

Keitsleigh School

🏫 School 4058, KwaZulu-Natal
📍
Convenience store

Pick n Pay Express

📍 Convenience store 222 Moore Road, Durban, 4083, KwaZulu-Natal
📍
Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store Doctor Yusuf Dadoo Street, Durban, 4001
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 10 Chris Ntuli Road, Berea
📍
Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Durban, 4000, KwaZulu-Natal
👔
Clothing store

Mr Price

👔 Clothing store 380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
🏫
School

Sastri College

🏫 School 4023, KwaZulu-Natal
👔
Clothing store

Woolworths

👔 Clothing store 344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
🏫
School

St Anthonys Catholic Primary School

🏫 School 4023, KwaZulu-Natal
🏫
University

DUT: M.L. Sultan Campus

🏫 University 41/43 M. L. Sultan Road, Durban, 4001
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
🏫
School

Glenwood Preparatory School

🏫 School 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
🏫
School

Orient Islamic School

🏫 School 4067, KwaZulu-Natal
📍
Supermarket

Superspar

📍 Supermarket 2 Soldiers Way, Durban, 4001
🏫
School

Glenwood High School

🏫 School 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
📍
Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 425 King Dinuzulu Road (South), Berea
🏫
School

St. Augustine's Primary School

🏫 School 4023, KwaZulu-Natal
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank 1 Kingsmead Way, Durban, 4025
👔
Clothing store

Kingfisher

👔 Clothing store 51 Hunter Street
🏦
Bank

ABSA

🏦 Bank 150 Avondale Road, Durban, 4001
🏦
Bank

Al Barakah Bank

🏦 Bank Kingsmead Way
🏬
Shopping centre

City View Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre 10 Mathews Meyiwa Road, Durban, 4001
👔
Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store 55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
👔
Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store 430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 4091, KwaZulu-Natal
👔
Clothing store

Minty's

👔 Clothing store 542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 284 Edwin Swales Drive, 4094, KwaZulu-Natal
🏬
Shopping centre

Saxony Westwood

🏬 Shopping centre westville
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town Cbd from Durban N3? +
Cape Town Cbd is about 1,634.0 km from Durban N3 by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town Cbd to Durban N3? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town Cbd to Durban 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 Cape Town Cbd to Durban 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 Cape Town Cbd to Durban N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,120.11 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,133.05 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,800.13 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,823.66 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town Cbd to Durban N3? +
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Paarl
From Cape Town Cbd To Durban N3
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town Cbd To Durban N3
: Johannesburg
From Cape Town Cbd To Durban N3
: Senekal
From Cape Town Cbd To Durban N3
Theunissen
From Cape Town Cbd To Durban N3
: Durban
From Cape Town Cbd To Durban N3
: Berea
From Cape Town Cbd To Durban N3

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town Cbd, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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