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Distance from Durban N1 to Petrusville

Durban N1 to Petrusville is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 856.8 km in roughly 10 hrs 14 min.

N Durban N1 → Petrusville
Road distance
856.8 km
N1 N3 N5 N8 R48
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
612.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 14 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
614 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,636.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,642.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,992.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,005.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,158.72
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,167.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,629.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,645.49
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,840.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,852.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,459.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,480.90
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
266° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
86° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-30.0807, 24.6588
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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856.8 km 10 hrs 14 min
Start Durban N1
Finish Petrusville
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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
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  13. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  16. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    111.3 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  18. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    75.4 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R48: Koffiefontien
    0.1 km
  21. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right
    53.4 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  24. Turn right
    76.7 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left
    8.1 km
  26. Turn right
    6.9 km
  27. Turn left
    0.0 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R845.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Routes ↩ Petrusville → Durban N1 Durban N1 to Johannesburg Durban N1 to Pretoria Durban N1 to Cape Town Durban N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Petrusville Pretoria to Petrusville Cape Town to Petrusville
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
428.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 7 min • 5 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
61.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
142.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
46.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Petrusville
06:55 – 17:39
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,581.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R171.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,770.09
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban N1 Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
428.4 km
Total: 856.8 km
Midpoint 428.4 km
856.8 km 10 hrs 14 min
Destination Petrusville -30.08071, 24.65881

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 856.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,713.7 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 428.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.30920, 27.90432
End -30.08071, 24.65881
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Petrusville
1

  • Petrusville, 8770, Northern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Durban N1 from Petrusville? +
Durban N1 is about 856.8 km from Petrusville by road.
How long does it take from Durban N1 to Petrusville? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban N1 to Petrusville 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 N1 to Petrusville? +
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 N1 to Petrusville? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,636.08 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,642.87 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,992.66 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,005.00 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban N1 to Petrusville? +
Yes. There are 17 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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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban N1 To Petrusville
: Harrismith
From Durban N1 To Petrusville
Bethlehem
From Durban N1 To Petrusville
: Bloemfontein
From Durban N1 To Petrusville
Kimberley
From Durban N1 To Petrusville
: Koffiefontien
From Durban N1 To Petrusville
Fauresmith
From Durban N1 To Petrusville

Route Locations

Start area
Durban N1, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Petrusville
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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