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Distance from Durban to E003 N3 N3

Durban to E003 N3 N3 is a practical regional trip, covering about 106.4 km in roughly 1 hr 15 min.

N Durban → E003 N3 N3
Road distance
106.4 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
88.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 15 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
75 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R203.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R203.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R247.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R248.91
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R268.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R269.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R326.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R328.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R352.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R354.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R429.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R432.14
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
298° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
118° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-29.4843, 30.2038
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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106.4 km 1 hr 15 min
Start Durban
Finish E003 N3 N3
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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
    80.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  10. Turn right towards Howick (North)
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right
    1.6 km
  12. Turn right onto Link Road
    0.2 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hayfields Road
    0.2 km
  14. Turn slight right onto Slipway
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Plane Crescent
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right
    0.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R66.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
Routes ↩ E003 N3 N3 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to E003 N3 N3 Pretoria to E003 N3 N3 Cape Town to E003 N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
53.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
37 min • 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
7.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
17.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
5.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at E003 N3 N3
06:33 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R444.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R21.27
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R468.04
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
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
53.2 km
Total: 106.4 km
Midpoint 53.2 km
106.4 km 1 hr 15 min
Destination E003 N3 N3 -29.48427, 30.20382

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 106.4 km
Return-cycle span 212.7 km
Traversal time 1 hr 15 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 16.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 53.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.73049, 30.54238
End -29.48427, 30.20382
Destination services

Available in E003 N3 N3

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around E003 N3 N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around E003 N3 N3
1
  • PEP
    12 Harvard Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around E003 N3 N3
5
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Questions 8
How far is Durban from E003 N3 N3? +
Durban is about 106.4 km from E003 N3 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to E003 N3 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to E003 N3 N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to E003 N3 N3? +
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 E003 N3 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R203.11 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R203.96 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R247.38 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R248.91 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to E003 N3 N3? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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 E003 N3 N3
Tweedie
From Durban To E003 N3 N3
Howick ()
From Durban To E003 N3 N3
Slipway
From Durban To E003 N3 N3
Plane Crescent
From Durban To E003 N3 N3

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
E003 N3 N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
About 19.8 km Difference: 86.5 km

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