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Distance from Durban to Durban M5 M5 M5

Durban to Durban M5 M5 M5 is a short everyday drive, covering about 10.1 km in roughly 9 min.

N Durban → Durban M5 M5 M5
Road distance
10.1 km
M5 M7
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.62×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
Sarnia Road
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R16.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R16.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R18.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R18.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R22.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R22.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R24.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R24.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R29.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R29.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R32.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R32.80
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
238° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
58° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-29.8917, 30.9556
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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10.1 km 9 min
Start Durban
Finish Durban M5 M5 M5
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    5.2 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Bluff
    0.3 km
  5. Go straight onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    0.2 km
  6. Continue make a U-turn onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    0.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Sarnia Road
    0.1 km
  8. Turn slight left towards M5: Seaview
    0.1 km
  9. Turn left onto Sarnia Road
    3.0 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive
Routes ↩ Durban M5 M5 M5 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Durban M5 M5 M5 Pretoria to Durban M5 M5 M5 Cape Town to Durban M5 M5 M5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
5.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
61.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban M5 M5 M5
06:26 – 17:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R42.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.20
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R2.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R44.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
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
5.0 km
Total: 10.1 km
Midpoint 5.0 km
10.1 km 9 min
Destination Durban M5 M5 M5 End: Sarnia Road -29.89168, 30.95562

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 10.1 km
Return-cycle span 20.1 km
Traversal time 9 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 99.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.89521, 30.98297
End -29.89168, 30.95562
Destination services

Available in Durban M5 M5 M5

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Durban M5 M5 M5
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Durban M5 M5 M5
2
  • PEP
    Durban, 4093, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban M5 M5 M5
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban M5 M5 M5
6
  • Quickshop
    701 Solomon Mahlangu Drive, Durban South
  • Bonjour
    27 Titren Road, Durban, 4094
  • Quickshop
    14 Chatsworth Main Road, Chatsworth
  • Quickshop
    30 Roland Chapman Drive, Durban South
  • Shoprite
    310 Kenyon Howden Road, Durban, 4004, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    125 Main Road, Queensburgh
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Questions 8
How far is Durban from Durban M5 M5 M5? +
Durban is about 10.1 km from Durban M5 M5 M5 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Durban M5 M5 M5? +
The drive usually takes about 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Durban M5 M5 M5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Durban M5 M5 M5? +
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 Durban M5 M5 M5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R16.83 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R16.91 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R18.74 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R18.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Durban M5 M5 M5? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Coast
From Durban To Durban M5 M5 M5
: Bluff
From Durban To Durban M5 M5 M5
Seaview
From Durban To Durban M5 M5 M5

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban M5 M5 M5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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