South Africa route platform Distance24 Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Durban M1 to Ashley

Durban M1 to Ashley is a short everyday drive, covering about 21.8 km in roughly 18 min.

N Durban M1 → Ashley
Road distance
21.8 km
M1 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
16.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
3rd Avenue
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R41.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R41.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R50.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R51.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R55.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R55.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R67.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R67.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R72.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R72.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R88.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R88.73
See more fuel details from Durban M1 to Ashley
🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
285° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
105° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-29.8250, 30.8494
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Leave → Arrival time loading…
Accommodation

Where to stay near Ashley

Road-trip friendly stays matched to this destination and corridor, with photos, price positioning and quick property links.

No accommodation listings have been added for this route yet.

Suggest accommodation
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

21.8 km 18 min
Start Durban M1
Finish Ashley
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    16.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Mariannhill
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Richmond Road
    0.9 km
  10. Turn right onto Mariannhill Road
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
    0.6 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N3
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Routes ↩ Ashley → Durban M1 Durban M1 to Johannesburg Durban M1 to Pretoria Durban M1 to Cape Town Durban M1 to Durban Johannesburg to Ashley Pretoria to Ashley Cape Town to Ashley
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 min • 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ashley
06:30 – 17:15
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
46 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R91.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R96.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban M1 Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
10.9 km
Total: 21.8 km
Midpoint 10.9 km
21.8 km 18 min
Destination Ashley End: 3rd Avenue -29.82500, 30.84944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 21.8 km
Return-cycle span 43.6 km
Traversal time 18 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 54.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.84152, 30.91668
End -29.82500, 30.84944
Destination services

Available in Ashley

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

Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Ashley
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Ashley
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Ashley
6
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 8
How far is Durban M1 from Ashley? +
Durban M1 is about 21.8 km from Ashley by road.
How long does it take from Durban M1 to Ashley? +
The drive usually takes about 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban M1 to Ashley in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban M1 to Ashley? +
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 Durban M1 to Ashley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R41.70 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R41.88 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R50.79 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R51.11 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban M1 to Ashley? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Route Locations

Start area
Durban M1, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ashley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
About 19.8 km Difference: 2.0 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 18.3 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 46.5 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 90.4 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 1.9 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Ashley to Durban M1

Durban M1 to Johannesburg Durban M1 to Pretoria Durban M1 to Cape Town Durban M1 to Durban Johannesburg to Ashley Pretoria to Ashley Cape Town to Ashley Durban to Ashley

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and Fuel Prices, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance24.co.za. All rights reserved.

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and Open-Meteo to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.