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Distance from Durban N11 to Johannesburg

Durban N11 to Johannesburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 567.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 56 min.

N Durban N11 → Johannesburg
Road distance
567.4 km
M13 N3 R102 R24 R29
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
499.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 56 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
356 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
95.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R949.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R954.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,058.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,066.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,253.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,259.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,395.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,407.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,648.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,656.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,836.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,851.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
324° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
144° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-26.2050, 28.0497
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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567.4 km 5 hrs 56 min
Start Durban N11
Finish Johannesburg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head southeast on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road, R102
    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, M13
    0.3 km
  6. Keep right
    242.3 km
  7. Turn slight left onto N3
    203.1 km
  8. Keep left
    109.7 km
  9. Keep left
    7.4 km
  10. Keep left
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right onto Maritzburg Street
    0.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Maritzburg Street
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left onto City and Suburban Road
    0.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Berea Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Anderson Street, R29
    0.3 km
  16. Turn right onto End Street
    0.3 km
  17. Turn sharp left onto Commissioner Street, R24
    0.5 km
  18. Arrive at Commissioner Street, R24, on the left
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R1,445.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
283.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 58 min • 2 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
94.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg
06:32 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,371.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.35
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R113.47
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,496.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban N11 Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
283.7 km
Total: 567.4 km
Midpoint 283.7 km
567.4 km 5 hrs 56 min
Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 567.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,134.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 283.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.32021, 29.23559
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Spitz
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Usave
    156 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Spar
    Johannesburg
  • Quickshop
    Johannesburg
  • Game
    Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Boxer
    Noord Street, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Shoprite
    120 End Street, Johannesburg, 2094, Gauteng
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Johannesburg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Business and urban culture hub
Standout District-based city of work, nightlife and culture
Johannesburg works best when treated as a district-based city rather than one central point, with business travel, dining, nightlife and urban culture distributed across very different areas.
Best for Who this destination suits
Business trip City break Food and nightlife Events travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Sandton, Rosebank, Melrose, the inner city and the airport corridor all create different route patterns. The final district matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Destination facts Quick reference details
Joburg Tourism positions the city strongly around tourism investment and long-term value
The city is best treated as a set of districts rather than one centre
Business-led travel remains a major part of Johannesburg demand
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Questions 9
How far is Durban N11 from Johannesburg? +
Durban N11 is about 567.4 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Durban N11 to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban N11 to Johannesburg 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 N11 to Johannesburg? +
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 N11 to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R949.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R954.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,058.01 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,066.59 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban N11 to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 29 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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Route Locations

Start area
Durban N11, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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