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Distance from Durban to Blois N1

Durban to Blois N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 582.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 43 min.

N Durban → Blois N1
Road distance
582.9 km
M54 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
511.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 43 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
Mont Blois Place
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
403 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R975.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R980.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,087.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,095.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,287.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,293.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,434.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,445.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,694.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,702.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,887.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,902.55
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
324° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
144° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-26.0915, 28.0248
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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582.9 km 6 hrs 43 min
Start Durban
Finish Blois N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    74.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto London Road
    2.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Wynberg Road
    1.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Arkwright Avenue
    1.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Andries Street South
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Grayston Drive
    3.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto Grayston Drive
    0.1 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandton Drive
    1.5 km
  19. Turn right onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Republic Road
    0.3 km
  21. Turn left onto Waggon Road
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left onto Grunberger Lane
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Mont Blois Place
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R1,445.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 7 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
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 ↩ Blois N1 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Blois N1 Pretoria to Blois N1 Cape Town to Blois N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
291.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 21 min • 3 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
42.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
97.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Blois N1
06:32 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,436.66
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.66
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R116.59
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,564.91
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
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
291.9 km
Total: 582.9 km
Midpoint 291.9 km
582.9 km 6 hrs 43 min
Destination Blois N1 End: Mont Blois Place -26.09146, 28.02482

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 582.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,165.9 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 291.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.31102, 29.15751
End -26.09146, 28.02482
Destination services

Available in Blois N1

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Blois N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Blois N1
6
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    79 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2146
  • Woolworths
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • Groundcover
    30 4th Avenue
  • Woolworths
    34 Whiteley Road Melrose Arch, Sandton, 2196
  • Woolworths
    Cradock Avenue, Johannesburg, 2196
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Blois N1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Blois N1
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Blois N1
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Blois N1
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Blois N1
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Blois N1
6
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Blois N1? +
Durban is about 582.9 km from Blois N1 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Blois N1? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Blois N1 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 Blois N1? +
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 Blois N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R975.83 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R980.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,087.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,095.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Blois N1? +
Yes. There are 33 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 Blois N1
: Alexandra
From Durban To Blois N1
Grunberger Lane
From Durban To Blois N1
Mont Blois Place
From Durban To Blois N1

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Blois N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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