Distance from Durban N7 to Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle

N Durban N7 → Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle

Road distance

1628 km

Highway dominant · M16 / M7 / N1 / N3 / N5 / N7

Durban N7 to Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,628.0 km in roughly 18 hrs 2 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,261.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.29×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

18 hrs 2 min

Start point

Che Guevara Road

Return: 36 hrs 4 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1082 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops

20 hrs 17 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R3,183.49

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R3,187.01

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

246° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

66° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.8618, 31.0099

End coords Destination point

-33.9287, 18.5259

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 20 °C Durban N7 Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Durban N7 → Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle

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Car

1628 km

18 hrs 2 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1628 km

~25 hrs 2 min

65 km/h avg

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Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle

✈ DUR → CPT (2 hrs 33 min)
🚗 8 km from Cape Town International
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Places from Durban N7 to Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle

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Hotel Near Durban N7

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 0 km from start

"Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga is a convenient hotel for travellers who want to st…"

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Hotel Around halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 473 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 473 km from start

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Hotel Around halfway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 473 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 473 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Durban N7

Finish Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Durban N7 to Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle via N3 and N5 and N1 and N7

National highway route N3N5N1N7
Directions from Durban N7 to Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle via M7 and M16

Metro arterial routes M7M16
Head on Che Guevara Road

0.0 km
Turn right onto Sydney Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Che Guevara Road

1.6 km
Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road

0.3 km
Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

0.3 km
Merge slight right

19.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork

221.7 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

646.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

62.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N7: Malmesbury

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M7: Goodwood

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive

3.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16: Thornton

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards Thornton

0.0 km
Turn right onto Denneboom Avenue

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sipres Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Sipres Avenue

0.2 km
Turn right onto Poplar Avenue

1.3 km
Turn right onto Odin Drive

0.2 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn left

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 21

Known total R1,009.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

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 ↩ Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle → Durban N7 Durban N7 to Johannesburg Durban N7 to Pretoria Durban N7 to Cape Town Durban N7 to Durban Johannesburg to Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle Pretoria to Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle Cape Town to Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

813.9 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 hrs 1 min • 9 hrs 1 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

117.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

270.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

87.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle

07:42 – 17:44

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:43

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

17 hrs 9 min

SunriseDawn break

07:42

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,804.84

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R32.56

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R325.59

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,162.99

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (28)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Durban N7 Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint

813.9 km

Total: 1628 km

Midpoint 813.9 km

1628 km 1082 min

Destination Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle -33.92871, 18.52588

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape

One-way road span 1628 km

Return-cycle span 3256 km

Traversal time 1082 min

Maneuver count 32

Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 813.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -30.55390, 25.48879

End -33.92871, 18.52588

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Questions 9

How far is Durban N7 from Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle? +

Durban N7 is about 1628 km from Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle by road.

How long does it take from Durban N7 to Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle? +

The drive usually takes about 1082 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban N7 to Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle 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 N7 to Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle? +

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 N7 to Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,183.49 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,187.01 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,170.60 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,281.95 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban N7 to Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle? +

Yes. There are 21 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Distance from Durban N7 to Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle

Places from Durban N7 to Ok Minimark Thornton Thor Circle

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Quickshop

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Mugg & Bean

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Quickshop

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OK Minimark Thornton

Shell

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OK Minimark Thornton

La Gratitude Pre-Primary

Shell

Thornton Primary School

Old Mutual

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Chris & Harry's Butcher

Moshesh Primary School

7 Eleven Thornton

Pick n Pay

Thembani Primary School

Canvasland

Langa Secondary School

Siyabulela Primary School

Pinelands High School

Dogz at Home Dog Training Centre

Oude Molen Technical High School

Bonjour

Pick n Pay

WolfPack

Pick n Pay Express

Pop Up Tyres

Tops at Spar

Pick n Pay Express

Premier Clothing Factory Shop

Pick A Bargain

Riverside Auto

PEP

Asbestos Removal & Roofing

Andre Groenewald Motors

Anglo Auto

Schulman's Home

Settler's Moslem Butchery

Esteem Auto

Vangate Mall

Shell

LinkQage (Head Office)

Excellent Meat Packers

Tafelberg Furnishers N1 Northgate

Builders Warehouse

MQ's Workshop

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability - Africa

Shell Select

Driveshafts Centre Maitland

Edgars

Quality Office Furniture

Auto Auctions

Sportsman's Warehouse

Outdoor Warehouse

Clicks

Bootlegger Coffee Company

Heyns and Partners Inc.

?itFitness

Shell

Shell

Shell

Hisense Cape Town

Urban Harvest Edible Gardens

Pedal Power Association

Shell

PEP

Pick n Pay Clothing

Cape of Storms Distilling Company

Sex Workers Education & Advocacy Taskforce