Distance from Colesberg to Durban

Directions from Colesberg to Durban via N1 and N5 and N3

National highway route N1N5N3
Directions from Colesberg to Durban via M13

Metro arterial route M13
Head on Church Street

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Station Street

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Station Road

0.1 km
Turn left

0.2 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.3 km
Merge slight right

331.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5

0.6 km
Turn right

66.5 km
Continue straight

71.4 km
Turn right onto Hospital Road

91.6 km
Merge slight right

262.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban

9.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork

20.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Berea

0.3 km
Go straight onto King Dinuzulu Road

0.9 km
Turn right onto Botanic Gardens Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Cleaver Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Che Guevara Road

0.8 km
Turn left onto Magwaza Maphalala Street

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Che Guevara Road

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

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

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

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

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

429.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 47 min • 4 hrs 47 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

61.8 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

142.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

46.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

67.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban

06:46 – 17:03

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:54

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 16 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 48 min

SunriseDawn break

06:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,585.04

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R17.15

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R171.53

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,773.73

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Colesberg Start: Church Street -30.72111, 25.09667

Midpoint

429.0 km

Total: 857.7 km

Midpoint 429.0 km

857.7 km 575 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 857.7 km

Return-cycle span 1715.4 km

Traversal time 575 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 429.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.72111, 25.09667

Midpoint -28.30944, 27.90211

End -29.86183, 31.00991

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 Colesberg from Durban? +

Colesberg is about 857.7 km from Durban by road.

How long does it take from Colesberg to Durban? +

The drive usually takes about 575 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Colesberg 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 Colesberg 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 Colesberg to Durban? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,725.97 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,732.76 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,724.11 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,806.86 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Colesberg to Durban? +

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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