Distance from Durban M11 to Linksfield

N Durban M11 → Linksfield

Road distance

569.2 km

Metro routes · M16 / N3

Durban M11 to Linksfield is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 569.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 29 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

500.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 29 min

Start point

Che Guevara Road

End point

Golf Street

Return: 12 hrs 59 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

389 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 14 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,145.38

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,149.89

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

325° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

145° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.8618, 31.0099

End coords Destination point

-26.1636, 28.1011

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 21 °C Durban M11 Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C Linksfield Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Durban M11 → Linksfield

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Car

569.2 km

6 hrs 29 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

569.2 km

~8 hrs 45 min

65 km/h avg

✈ DUR → JNB (57 min)
🚗 15 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 4 hrs 16 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Durban M11 to Linksfield

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Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Durban M11

Finish Linksfield

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Durban M11 to Linksfield via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Durban M11 to Linksfield via M16

Metro arterial route M16
Head on Che Guevara Road

0.0 km
Turn right onto Sydney Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Che Guevara Road

1.6 km
Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road

0.3 km
Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

0.3 km
Merge slight right

19.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork

221.7 km
Continue straight

251.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

69.0 km
Take the exit ramp left towards M16: Edenvale

0.7 km
Turn right onto Linksfield Road

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Club Street

3.1 km
Turn right onto Golf Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 32

Known total R1,445.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 32 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

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

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

285.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 14 min • 3 hrs 14 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

41.0 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

94.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

30.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Linksfield

06:50 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

7 hrs 48 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,379.10

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.38

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R113.83

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,504.31

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (7)

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 Durban M11 Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint

285.0 km

Total: 569.2 km

Midpoint 285.0 km

569.2 km 390 min

Destination Linksfield End: Golf Street -26.16361, 28.10111

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 569.2 km

Return-cycle span 1138.4 km

Traversal time 390 min

Maneuver count 15

Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 285.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -28.31535, 29.22486

End -26.16361, 28.10111

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Durban M11 from Linksfield? +

Durban M11 is about 569.2 km from Linksfield by road.

How long does it take from Durban M11 to Linksfield? +

The drive usually takes about 390 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban M11 to Linksfield 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 Durban M11 to Linksfield? +

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 M11 to Linksfield? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,145.38 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,149.89 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,144.15 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,199.06 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban M11 to Linksfield? +

Yes. There are 32 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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Distance from Durban M11 to Linksfield

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Bettabets

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PNA

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PEP

Pink n Pay Clothing

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Lovisa

Charlie Catue

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Elegance

Belle allure

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Lesotho Consular Office

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The finish line

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