Distance from Durban M26 to City Centre

Directions from Durban M26 to City Centre via N3 and N5 and N1

National highway route N3N5N1
Directions from Durban M26 to City Centre via M60

Metro arterial route M60
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

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

646.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

73.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto F.W. de Klerk Boulevard

0.5 km
Turn left onto D.F. Malan Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Hertzog Boulevard

0.2 km
Go straight onto Heerengracht Boulevard

0.2 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Adderley Street

0.7 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Adderley Street

0.0 km
Turn left onto Church Street

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

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 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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

817.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 hrs 2 min • 9 hrs 2 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

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

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at City Centre

07:43 – 17:44

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 hrs 9 min

SunriseDawn break

07:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,831.12

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

R326.85

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,190.65

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (25)

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 M26 Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint

817.0 km

Total: 1634.2 km

Midpoint 817.0 km

1634.2 km 1085 min

Destination City Centre End: Church Street -33.92439, 18.42006

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1634.2 km

Return-cycle span 3268.4 km

Traversal time 1085 min

Maneuver count 28

Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 817.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -30.56855, 25.46093

End -33.92439, 18.42006

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Questions 9

How far is Durban M26 from City Centre? +

Durban M26 is about 1634.2 km from City Centre by road.

How long does it take from Durban M26 to City Centre? +

The drive usually takes about 1085 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban M26 to City Centre 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 M26 to City Centre? +

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 M26 to City Centre? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,195.79 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,199.32 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,182.84 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,294.63 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban M26 to City Centre? +

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Distance from Durban M26 to City Centre

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Quickshop

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Quickshop

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Jason Bakery

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African Image

Muller's Optometerists

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Cell Zone

Internationale Schule

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Standard Bank

Pan African Market

Tribal Trends

100 Plein Street

Government Walk-In Centre

Mia Bella Unisex Salon

Shoprite

120 Plein Street

Department of Transport and Public Works

Clarke's

Leather & Suede

Woolworths Head Office

Cape Union Mart Head Office

PEP

Mr Price

National Youth Development Agency

Selfi

sportscene

Intergate

Espadril

Merchants on Long

Department of Home Affairs

Car Service City

Pick n Pay

Shell

Yogi's Barbershop

Matador Centre

BMW Motorrad Cape Town

Club 9

Human Sciences Research Council

Stepping Stones Children's Centre

Consulate of the Republic of Namibia

Rocksole

Berry & Donaldson

African Bank

Book Lounge

St. Martini Kindergarten

Channel Mobile

International Business Training College

Alpha Skateboards

Atlas Trading Co.

Tiger Wheel & Tyre

South African Heritage Resources Agency

NICRO

Shell

Bar Keeper

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

Sportmans Warehouse

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

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Harrington Halaal

Pikkieland Creche

Designer Chair Warehouse