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Distance from Durban M43 M5 to Arundel Close

N Durban M43 M5 → Arundel Close
Road distance
787.6 km
M4 M7 N2 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
567.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 27 min
Start point
Sarnia Road
End point
Arundel Close
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
567 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,503.82
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,510.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,831.58
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,842.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,984.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,992.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,416.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,431.63
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,610.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,621.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,179.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,199.51
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
222° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
42° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8880, 30.9834
End coords Destination point
-33.6152, 26.8749
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Durban M43 M5 to Arundel Close is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 787.6 km in roughly 9 hrs 27 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Durban M43 M5 → Arundel Close
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Car
787.6 km
9 hrs 27 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
787.6 km
~12 hrs 6 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
788 km
↑ 5 hrs 53 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 34 min
With airport
~3 hrs 34 min
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787.6 km 9 hrs 27 min
Start Durban M43 M5
Finish Arundel Close
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  1. Head on Sarnia Road
    0.1 km
  2. Go straight onto Umbilo Road
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Farimond Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.3 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork onto Sydney Road
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Umbilo Road
    1.2 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    0.8 km
  9. Turn right towards M4: South Coast
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards M4: South Coast
    0.2 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    6.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    105.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  16. Turn right
    304.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.9 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  19. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  21. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  22. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  23. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  24. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Wesley Hill Street
    0.6 km
  26. Continue straight onto Muller Drive
    0.6 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right onto West Beach Drive
    1.7 km
  28. Turn slight right onto Sunningdale Road
    0.1 km
  29. Continue slight left onto Greenmantle Drive
    0.1 km
  30. Turn right onto Saltvlei Road
    0.0 km
  31. Turn left onto Freshwater Road
    0.1 km
  32. Turn right onto South Downs Avenue
    0.5 km
  33. Turn left onto Arundel Close
    0.0 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Routes ↩ Arundel Close → Durban M43 M5 Durban M43 M5 to Johannesburg Durban M43 M5 to Pretoria Durban M43 M5 to Cape Town Durban M43 M5 to Durban Johannesburg to Arundel Close Pretoria to Arundel Close Cape Town to Arundel Close
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Halfway point
394.0 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 43 min • 4 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
56.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
131.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
42.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Arundel Close
06:55 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,292.05
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R157.51
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,465.31
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban M43 M5 Start: Sarnia Road -29.88798, 30.98341
Midpoint
394.0 km
Total: 787.6 km
Midpoint 394.0 km
787.6 km 9 hrs 27 min
Destination Arundel Close End: Arundel Close -33.61520, 26.87493

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 787.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,575.1 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 394.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.88798, 30.98341
Midpoint -31.38829, 28.83118
End -33.61520, 26.87493
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Questions 9
How far is Durban M43 M5 from Arundel Close? +
Durban M43 M5 is about 787.6 km from Arundel Close by road.
How long does it take from Durban M43 M5 to Arundel Close? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban M43 M5 to Arundel Close 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 M43 M5 to Arundel Close? +
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 M43 M5 to Arundel Close? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,503.82 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,510.06 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,831.58 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,842.92 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban M43 M5 to Arundel Close? +
Yes. There are 8 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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Route Locations

Start area
Durban M43 M5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Arundel Close, Eastern Cape
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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