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Distance from Durban to Fauresmith

N Durban → Fauresmith
Road distance
761.8 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N3 / N5 / R706
Durban to Fauresmith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 761.8 km in roughly 9 hrs 24 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
549.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 24 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 18 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
564 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,533.09
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,539.12
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,531.44
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,604.94
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,022.82
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,030.78
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,020.65
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,117.63
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,661.61
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,672.08
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,658.75
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,786.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
270° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
90° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-29.7485, 25.3147
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 18 °C Durban Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C Fauresmith Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban → Fauresmith
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Car
761.8 km
9 hrs 24 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
761.8 km
~11 hrs 43 min
65 km/h avg
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761.8 km 564 min
Start Durban
Finish Fauresmith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Durban to Fauresmith via N3 and N5 and N1
    National highway route N3N5N1
  2. Directions from Durban to Fauresmith via R706
    Provincial road route R706
  3. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  6. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  8. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  9. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  14. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  15. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  17. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  18. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    115.9 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R706: Curie Avenue
    0.4 km
  20. Turn right onto Curie Avenue
    0.2 km
  21. Continue straight onto Jan Pierewiet
    99.2 km
  22. Continue straight
    7.5 km
  23. Turn right
    3.0 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  25. Turn right onto Meteor Street
    10.3 km
  26. Turn right
    1.1 km
  27. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  28. Continue left
    0.2 km
  29. Turn left
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R845.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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 ↩ Fauresmith → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Fauresmith Pretoria to Fauresmith Cape Town to Fauresmith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
380.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 42 min • 4 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
54.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
126.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
41.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Fauresmith
07:09 – 17:25
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:17
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 16 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 48 min
SunriseDawn break
07:09
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,184.41
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R152.36
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,352.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
380.9 km
Total: 761.8 km
Midpoint 380.9 km
761.8 km 564 min
Destination Fauresmith -29.74854, 25.31465

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 761.8 km
Return-cycle span 1523.6 km
Traversal time 564 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 380.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.25456, 28.35191
End -29.74854, 25.31465
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Fauresmith? +
Durban is about 761.8 km from Fauresmith by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Fauresmith? +
The drive usually takes about 564 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Fauresmith 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 Fauresmith? +
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 Fauresmith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,533.09 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,539.12 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,531.44 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,604.94 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Fauresmith? +
Yes. There are 17 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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