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Distance from Durban N3 M81 to Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street

N Durban N3 M81 → Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street
Road distance
693.5 km
M81 R24 R564
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
589.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 5 min
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
485 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,324.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,329.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,612.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,622.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,747.22
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,754.47
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,128.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,141.20
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,298.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,308.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,800.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,817.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
321° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
141° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8398, 30.9611
End coords Destination point
-25.6762, 27.2471
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Durban N3 M81 to Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 693.5 km in roughly 8 hrs 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Durban N3 M81 → Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street
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Car
693.5 km
8 hrs 5 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
693.5 km
~10 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
694 km
↑ 4 hrs 42 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 23 min
With airport
~3 hrs 23 min
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693.5 km 8 hrs 5 min
Start Durban N3 M81
Finish Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    16.5 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  3. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork
    89.8 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.5 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.2 km
  7. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.7 km
  8. Turn slight left towards R564: Witkoppen Road
    0.3 km
  9. Go straight onto Witkoppen Road
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
    5.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Cedar Road
    2.9 km
  12. Turn left
    4.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    20.5 km
  14. Continue left
    9.5 km
  15. Turn right
    10.2 km
  16. Continue straight
    4.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    50.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R24: Rustenburg
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right
    2.4 km
  20. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Street
    1.0 km
  21. Turn right
    0.0 km
  22. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 42
Known total R1,555.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 42 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
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
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
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
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
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street → Durban N3 M81 Durban N3 M81 to Johannesburg Durban N3 M81 to Pretoria Durban N3 M81 to Cape Town Durban N3 M81 to Durban Johannesburg to Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street Pretoria to Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street Cape Town to Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
347.2 km
KwaZulu-Natal to North West
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 2 min • 4 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to North West
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
49.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
115.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
37.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street
06:41 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,898.86
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R138.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,051.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban N3 M81 -29.83982, 30.96110
Midpoint
347.2 km
Total: 693.5 km
Midpoint 347.2 km
693.5 km 8 hrs 5 min
Destination Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street -25.67623, 27.24706

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to North West
One-way road span 693.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,387.0 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 347.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.83982, 30.96110
Midpoint -27.82265, 28.96422
End -25.67623, 27.24706
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 Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street
5
  • PEP
    Thabo Mbeki Drive, Rustenburg, 0299, North West
  • PEP
    Rustenburg, 0299, North West
  • PEP
    Fatima Bhayat Street, Rustenburg, North West
  • Woolworths
    1 Augrabies Avenue, Rustenburg, 0300
  • PEP
    3550 Monareng Street, Rustenburg, 0299, North West
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street
6
  • Shoprite
    114 Kerk Street, Rustenburg, 0299, North West
  • Shoprite
    Rustenburg, 0300, North West
  • Quickshop
    Rustenburg
  • Bonjour
    Rustenburg, 0299
  • Pick n Pay
    Smit Street, Rustenburg, 0300
  • Usave
    44 Zendeling Street, Rustenburg, 0299, North West
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street
2
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How far is Durban N3 M81 from Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street? +
Durban N3 M81 is about 693.5 km from Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street by road.
How long does it take from Durban N3 M81 to Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban N3 M81 to Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street 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 N3 M81 to Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street? +
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 N3 M81 to Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,324.21 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,329.70 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,612.82 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,622.81 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban N3 M81 to Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street? +
Yes. There are 42 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban N3 M81 To Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street
Johannesburg
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: Fourways
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: Rustenburg
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Krugersdorp
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Route Locations

Start area
Durban N3 M81, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Standard Bank Nelson Mandela Street, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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