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Distance from Durban N5 to Clarens

N Durban N5 → Clarens
Road distance
387.6 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Durban N5 to Clarens is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 387.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 45 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
292.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 45 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
Market Street
Return: 9 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
285 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R757.99
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R758.83
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R754.92
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R781.43
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,000.13
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,001.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R996.08
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,031.06
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,315.96
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,317.41
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,310.63
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,356.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
300° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
120° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-28.5137, 28.4194
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 22 °C Durban N5 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 10 °C Clarens Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban N5 → Clarens
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Car
387.6 km
4 hrs 45 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
387.6 km
~5 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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387.6 km 286 min
Start Durban N5
Finish Clarens
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Durban N5 to Clarens via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  5. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  8. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    4.6 km
  14. Turn left
    8.5 km
  15. Go straight
    78.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.5 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Zyl Street
    0.0 km
  18. Turn left onto Market Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue right onto Market Street
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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 ↩ Clarens → Durban N5 Durban N5 to Johannesburg Durban N5 to Pretoria Durban N5 to Cape Town Durban N5 to Durban Johannesburg to Clarens Pretoria to Clarens Cape Town to Clarens
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Halfway point
193.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 22 min • 2 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
64.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Clarens
06:51 – 17:16
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:04
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 25 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:51
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,620.23
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R77.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,705.51
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban N5 Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
193.9 km
Total: 387.6 km
Midpoint 193.9 km
387.6 km 286 min
Destination Clarens End: Market Street -28.51374, 28.41944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 387.6 km
Return-cycle span 775.2 km
Traversal time 286 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 193.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.85204, 29.72266
End -28.51374, 28.41944
Destination brief

Travelling to Clarens

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

Signature Free State mountain weekend
Standout Art town beneath sandstone mountains
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Most visitors aim for the village centre or a nearby guesthouse, and the final approach matters more on busy weekends when the town is active.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Clarens as a base for a relaxed village stay with mountain views, food stops, galleries and nearby Golden Gate direction.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Clarens tourism promotes the town as a full-service leisure destination with activities, shopping and restaurants
The town is strongly associated with weekend travel from Gauteng
Its compact centre makes exact stay selection useful
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Questions 9
How far is Durban N5 from Clarens? +
Durban N5 is about 387.6 km from Clarens by road.
How long does it take from Durban N5 to Clarens? +
The drive usually takes about 286 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban N5 to Clarens in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban N5 to Clarens? +
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 N5 to Clarens? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R757.99 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R758.83 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R754.92 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R781.43 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban N5 to Clarens? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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