Distance from Durban to Aloe Crescent

N Durban → Aloe Crescent

Road distance

574.9 km

Metro routes · M60 / N3

Durban to Aloe Crescent is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 574.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 32 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

507.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.13×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 32 min

Start point

Che Guevara Road

End point

Aloe Crescent

Return: 13 hrs 5 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

392 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 17 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,156.95

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,161.51

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

325° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

145° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.8618, 31.0099

End coords Destination point

-26.0909, 28.1026

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 19 °C Durban Cloudy View Forecast → 10 °C Aloe Crescent Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Durban → Aloe Crescent

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Car

574.9 km

6 hrs 32 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

574.9 km

~8 hrs 50 min

65 km/h avg

✈ DUR → JNB (57 min)
🚗 15 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 4 hrs 18 min faster than driving · Search →

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Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Durban

Finish Aloe Crescent

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Durban to Aloe Crescent via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Durban to Aloe Crescent via M60

Metro arterial route M60
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

251.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

76.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Sandton

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Sandton

0.1 km
Go straight onto Marlboro Drive

0.9 km
Turn left onto Zinnia Drive

0.7 km
Turn left onto Aloe Crescent

0.1 km
Turn right onto Rose Avenue

0.1 km
Continue left onto Rose Avenue

0.0 km
Turn right onto Aloe Crescent

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 34

Known total R1,445.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 34 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

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

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Routes ↩ Aloe Crescent → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Aloe Crescent Pretoria to Aloe Crescent Cape Town to Aloe Crescent

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

287.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 16 min • 3 hrs 16 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

41.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

95.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

31.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Aloe Crescent

06:49 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 33 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,403.13

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.50

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R114.98

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,529.61

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (9)

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 Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint

287.9 km

Total: 574.9 km

Midpoint 287.9 km

574.9 km 393 min

Destination Aloe Crescent End: Aloe Crescent -26.09090, 28.10258

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 574.9 km

Return-cycle span 1149.8 km

Traversal time 393 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 287.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -28.31663, 29.19582

End -26.09090, 28.10258

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Questions 9

How far is Durban from Aloe Crescent? +

Durban is about 574.9 km from Aloe Crescent by road.

How long does it take from Durban to Aloe Crescent? +

The drive usually takes about 393 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban to Aloe Crescent 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 to Aloe Crescent? +

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 Aloe Crescent? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,156.95 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,161.51 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,155.71 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,211.18 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban to Aloe Crescent? +

Yes. There are 34 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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