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Distance from Durban to Genova

Durban to Genova is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 537.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 29 min.

N Durban → Genova
Road distance
537.1 km
N11 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
420.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 29 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
Genova Road
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
389 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R899.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R903.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,001.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,009.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,186.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,191.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,321.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,332.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,560.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,568.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,738.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,752.96
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
333° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
153° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-26.4743, 29.1139
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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537.1 km 6 hrs 29 min
Start Durban
Finish Genova
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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
    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
    154.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Dan Pienaar Street
    79.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    2.8 km
  18. Turn left
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right
    53.8 km
  20. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Braam Fisher Drive
    0.1 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Braam Fisher Drive
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Braam Fisher Drive
    1.0 km
  24. Turn right onto Genova Road
    0.2 km
  25. 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 ↩ Genova → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Genova Pretoria to Genova Cape Town to Genova
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
268.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 14 min • 3 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
89.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Genova
06:29 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,245.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R107.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,363.25
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
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
268.9 km
Total: 537.1 km
Midpoint 268.9 km
537.1 km 6 hrs 29 min
Destination Genova End: Genova Road -26.47433, 29.11388

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 537.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,074.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 268.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.39900, 29.93067
End -26.47433, 29.11388
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Genova
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Genova
1
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Genova? +
Durban is about 537.1 km from Genova by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Genova? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Genova in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Genova? +
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 Genova? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R899.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R903.36 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,001.59 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,009.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Genova? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 Genova
: Ladysmith
From Durban To Genova
Bergville
From Durban To Genova

Route Locations

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

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