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Distance from Durban to A36

N Durban → A36
Road distance
482.9 km
Mixed roads · M41 / N2 / R66
Durban to A36 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 482.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 20 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
356.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 20 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 12 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
380 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R971.80
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R975.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R970.76
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,017.35
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,282.24
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,287.29
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,280.86
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,342.34
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,687.16
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,693.80
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,685.35
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,766.24
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
352° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
172° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-26.6863, 30.5267
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 18 °C Durban Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C A36 Rain View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban → A36
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Car
482.9 km
6 hrs 20 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
482.9 km
~7 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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482.9 km 6 hrs 20 min
Start Durban
Finish A36
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Durban to A36 via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Durban to A36 via M41
    Metro arterial route M41
  3. Directions from Durban to A36 via R66
    Provincial road route R66
  4. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  6. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right
    0.1 km
  8. Go straight onto Julius Nyerere Avenue
    0.9 km
  9. Turn right onto Johannes Nkosi Street
    1.8 km
  10. Turn left onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    1.4 km
  11. Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway
    8.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Leo Boyd Highway
    2.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Umhlanga Ridge
    0.5 km
  14. Continue straight
    2.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.1 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: KwaDukuza
    1.3 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    7.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.2 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  20. Turn left
    104.6 km
  21. Continue straight
    94.5 km
  22. Turn left
    6.0 km
  23. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  24. Turn left
    45.2 km
  25. Continue left
    1.1 km
  26. Turn right
    48.0 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.8 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    42.7 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  31. Turn right
    0.4 km
  32. Turn right
    1.5 km
  33. Continue straight
    1.2 km
  34. Turn left
    6.9 km
  35. Turn right
    9.1 km
  36. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  37. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  38. Turn left
    0.5 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Routes ↩ A36 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to A36 Pretoria to A36 Cape Town to A36
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
241.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 10 min • 3 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
80.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A36
06:44 – 17:12
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,018.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.66
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R96.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,124.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
241.8 km
Total: 482.9 km
Midpoint 241.8 km
482.9 km 6 hrs 20 min
Destination A36 -26.68630, 30.52665

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 482.9 km
Return-cycle span 965.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 241.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.23989, 31.18820
End -26.68630, 30.52665
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from A36? +
Durban is about 482.9 km from A36 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to A36? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to A36 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to A36? +
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 to A36? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R971.80 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R975.63 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R970.76 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,017.35 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to A36? +
Yes. There are 13 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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