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Distance from Durban to Blesbokfontein

N Durban → Blesbokfontein
Road distance
562.5 km
Highway dominant · N11 / N3 / R545
Durban to Blesbokfontein is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 562.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 3 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
448.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 3 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
423 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,074.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,078.46
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,308.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,316.18
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,417.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,422.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,725.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,736.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,864.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,872.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,270.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,285.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
336° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
156° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-26.1657, 29.1826
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 21 °C Durban Fair View Forecast → 11 °C Blesbokfontein Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban → Blesbokfontein
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Car
562.5 km
7 hrs 3 min
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Two-wheeler
562.5 km
~8 hrs 39 min
65 km/h avg
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562 km
~1 hr 7 min
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562.5 km 7 hrs 3 min
Start Durban
Finish Blesbokfontein
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Directions from Durban to Blesbokfontein via N3 and N11
National highway route N3 N11
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Directions from Durban to Blesbokfontein via R545
Provincial road route R545
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    202.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right
    12.5 km
  11. Turn left
    2.5 km
  12. Turn right
    195.7 km
  13. Turn left
    44.3 km
  14. Turn right onto Steyn Street
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left
    31.8 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Moses Kotane Street
    3.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp sharp right towards R545
    0.3 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right onto Festenstein Avenue
    41.9 km
  19. Turn right
    1.0 km
  20. Turn left onto Crown Road
    1.4 km
  21. Turn right
    0.6 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R567.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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 ↩ Blesbokfontein → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Blesbokfontein Pretoria to Blesbokfontein Cape Town to Blesbokfontein
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
281.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 31 min • 3 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
93.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Blesbokfontein
06:38 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,351.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R112.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,474.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
281.6 km
Total: 562.5 km
Midpoint 281.6 km
562.5 km 7 hrs 3 min
Destination Blesbokfontein -26.16574, 29.18260

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 562.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,124.9 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 281.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.29855, 29.98318
End -26.16574, 29.18260
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Blesbokfontein? +
Durban is about 562.5 km from Blesbokfontein by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Blesbokfontein? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Blesbokfontein 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 Blesbokfontein? +
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 Blesbokfontein? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,074.00 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,078.46 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,308.08 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,316.18 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Blesbokfontein? +
Yes. There are 14 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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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban To Blesbokfontein
: Ladysmith
From Durban To Blesbokfontein
Bergville
From Durban To Blesbokfontein
: Standerton
From Durban To Blesbokfontein
Bethal
From Durban To Blesbokfontein
Ogies
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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Blesbokfontein, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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