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Distance from Durban M43 to Polokwane Bypass

Durban M43 to Polokwane Bypass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 884.5 km in roughly 9 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Durban M43 → Polokwane Bypass
Road distance
884.5 km
N1 N14 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
684.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 48 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
the fork
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
588 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,688.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,695.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,056.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,069.72
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,228.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,237.64
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,714.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,730.88
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,932.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,944.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,571.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,593.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
347° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
167° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-23.8582, 29.5059
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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884.5 km 9 hrs 48 min
Start Durban M43
Finish Polokwane Bypass
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    122.4 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 70
Known total R2,522.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 70 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
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
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
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
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
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
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Routes ↩ Polokwane Bypass → Durban M43 Durban M43 to Johannesburg Durban M43 to Pretoria Durban M43 to Cape Town Durban M43 to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Bypass Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass Cape Town to Polokwane Bypass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
443.0 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 54 min • 4 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
63.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
147.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
47.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Polokwane Bypass
06:27 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,697.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.69
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R176.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,891.77
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban M43 Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
443.0 km
Total: 884.5 km
Midpoint 443.0 km
884.5 km 9 hrs 48 min
Destination Polokwane Bypass End: the fork -23.85816, 29.50588

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
One-way road span 884.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,769.0 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 443.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -27.07905, 28.65075
End -23.85816, 29.50588
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Polokwane Bypass
1
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
4
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Questions 9
How far is Durban M43 from Polokwane Bypass? +
Durban M43 is about 884.5 km from Polokwane Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Durban M43 to Polokwane Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban M43 to Polokwane Bypass 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 to Polokwane Bypass? +
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 to Polokwane Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,688.89 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,695.89 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,056.98 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,069.72 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban M43 to Polokwane Bypass? +
Yes. There are 70 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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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban M43 To Polokwane Bypass
: Pretoria
From Durban M43 To Polokwane Bypass
Polokwane
From Durban M43 To Polokwane Bypass
Johannesburg
From Durban M43 To Polokwane Bypass
Krugersdorp
From Durban M43 To Polokwane Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
Durban M43, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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