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Distance from Durban N3 to Shamrock Lane

Durban N3 to Shamrock Lane is a short everyday drive, covering about 3.4 km in roughly 3 min.

N Durban N3 → Shamrock Lane
Road distance
3.4 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
6
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
Shamrock Lane
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R6.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R6.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R7.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R7.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R8.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R8.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R9.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R9.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R10.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R10.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
84° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
264° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-29.8591, 31.0383
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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3.4 km 3 min
Start Durban N3
Finish Shamrock Lane
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto Margaret Mncadi Avenue
    0.7 km
  3. Continue straight onto Margaret Mncadi Avenue
    1.8 km
  4. Continue straight onto Doctor Langalibalele Dube Street
    0.5 km
  5. Turn left onto Shamrock Lane
    0.1 km
  6. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Shamrock Lane → Durban N3 Durban N3 to Johannesburg Durban N3 to Pretoria Durban N3 to Cape Town Durban N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Shamrock Lane Pretoria to Shamrock Lane Cape Town to Shamrock Lane
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 min • 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
0.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Shamrock Lane
06:25 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 0 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R14.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R0.67
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R14.78
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 N3 Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
1.7 km
Total: 3.4 km
Midpoint 1.7 km
3.4 km 3 min
Destination Shamrock Lane End: Shamrock Lane -29.85914, 31.03833

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 3.4 km
Return-cycle span 6.7 km
Traversal time 3 min
Maneuver count 6
Maneuver density 178.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.86148, 31.02186
End -29.85914, 31.03833
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 Shamrock Lane
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Shamrock Lane
5
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Shamrock Lane
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Shamrock Lane
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shamrock Lane
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Shamrock Lane
1
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Questions 8
How far is Durban N3 from Shamrock Lane? +
Durban N3 is about 3.4 km from Shamrock Lane by road.
How long does it take from Durban N3 to Shamrock Lane? +
The drive usually takes about 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban N3 to Shamrock Lane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban N3 to Shamrock Lane? +
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 to Shamrock Lane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R5.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R5.65 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R6.27 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R6.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban N3 to Shamrock Lane? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Durban N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shamrock Lane, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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