Distance from Durban to Benoni

N Durban → Benoni

Road distance

553 km

Provincial mix · N3 / R23

Durban to Benoni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 553.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 27 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

486.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 27 min

Start point

Che Guevara Road

End point

Park Street

Return: 12 hrs 55 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

387 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 12 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,112.85

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,117.23

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

326° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

146° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.8618, 31.0099

End coords Destination point

-26.1930, 28.3082

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 15 °C Durban Clear Sky View Forecast → 8 °C Benoni Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Durban → Benoni

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Car

553 km

6 hrs 27 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

553 km

~8 hrs 30 min

65 km/h avg

✈ DUR → JNB (57 min)
🚗 9 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 4 hrs 20 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Durban

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

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

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Durban

Finish Benoni

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Durban to Benoni via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Durban to Benoni via R23

Provincial road route R23
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

23.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Heidelberg

0.6 km
Turn left onto Heidelberg Road

28.0 km
Continue straight onto Range View Road

2.5 km
Turn left onto Tom Jones Street

1.1 km
Turn left

0.2 km
Turn right onto Bunyan Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Ampthill Avenue

0.6 km
Turn right onto Park Street

0.3 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 26

Known total R1,442.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 26 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

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

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

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

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

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

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

276.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 13 min • 3 hrs 13 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

39.8 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

92.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

29.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Benoni

06:49 – 17:21

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:05

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 29 min

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,311.52

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.06

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R110.60

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,433.18

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (7)

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

276.9 km

Total: 553 km

Midpoint 276.9 km

553 km 388 min

Destination Benoni End: Park Street -26.19304, 28.30824

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 553 km

Return-cycle span 1106 km

Traversal time 388 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 276.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -28.35229, 29.28416

End -26.19304, 28.30824

Destination brief

Travelling to Benoni

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

Standout Why Benoni stands out

Benoni is best understood as East Rand district planning rather than broad Johannesburg copy.

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Benoni route accuracy improves when the exact suburb, venue or East Rand destination is chosen before departure.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Best for Benoni stays, family trips, airport-side district travel and East Rand planning.

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Durban from Benoni? +

Durban is about 553 km from Benoni by road.

How long does it take from Durban to Benoni? +

The drive usually takes about 388 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban to Benoni 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 Benoni? +

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 Benoni? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,112.85 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,117.23 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,111.65 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,165.01 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban to Benoni? +

Yes. There are 26 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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