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Distance from Durban to Avondster

N Durban → Avondster
Road distance
746.6 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Durban to Avondster is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 746.6 km in roughly 9 hrs 48 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
629.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 48 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 19 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
588 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,459.92
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,461.53
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,454.01
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,505.07
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,926.28
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,928.41
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,918.48
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,985.86
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,534.58
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,537.38
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,524.32
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,612.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
294° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
114° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-27.4386, 25.1811
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 Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Avondster Showers View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban → Avondster
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Car
746.6 km
9 hrs 48 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
746.6 km
~11 hrs 29 min
65 km/h avg
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746.6 km 588 min
Start Durban
Finish Avondster
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Durban to Avondster 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
    90.2 km
  14. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Church Street
    72.2 km
  16. Turn right
    0.7 km
  17. Turn right
    94.6 km
  18. Continue straight
    5.9 km
  19. Turn right
    5.8 km
  20. Turn left
    1.5 km
  21. Turn left
    0.9 km
  22. Turn right
    80.5 km
  23. Turn right
    38.2 km
  24. Merge slight right
    2.1 km
  25. Turn right onto West Street
    13.3 km
  26. Turn left
    36.6 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left
    7.3 km
  28. Turn left
    0.2 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Avondster → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Avondster Pretoria to Avondster Cape Town to Avondster
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
373.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 54 min • 4 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
53.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
124.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Avondster
07:01 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:17
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,120.63
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.93
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R149.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,284.88
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
373.2 km
Total: 746.6 km
Midpoint 373.2 km
746.6 km 588 min
Destination Avondster -27.43861, 25.18111

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 746.6 km
Return-cycle span 1493.2 km
Traversal time 588 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 373.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.28912, 28.41328
End -27.43861, 25.18111
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Avondster? +
Durban is about 746.6 km from Avondster by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Avondster? +
The drive usually takes about 588 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Avondster 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 Avondster? +
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 Avondster? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,459.92 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,461.53 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,454.01 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,505.07 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Avondster? +
Yes. There are 16 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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