Distance from Durban to Golden Hill

Directions from Durban to Golden Hill via N3 and N5 and N1

National highway route N3N5N1
Directions from Durban to Golden Hill via M156

Metro arterial route M156
Directions from Durban to Golden Hill via R44

Provincial road route R44
Head on Che Guevara Road

0.0 km
Turn right onto Sydney Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Che Guevara Road

1.6 km
Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road

0.3 km
Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

0.3 km
Merge slight right

19.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork

221.7 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

646.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

28.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Wellington

0.5 km
Turn left

17.2 km
Continue straight onto Strand Road

4.7 km
Continue straight onto Broadway Boulevard

9.1 km
Turn left onto Old Stellenbosch Road

0.4 km
Turn slight left towards M156

0.0 km
Turn slight left onto Irene Avenue

0.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Irene Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Irene Avenue

1.5 km
Turn left onto Rue Montclair

0.1 km
Turn right onto Rue Normandie

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dummer Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Aberdeen Road

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Parel Vallei Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Reservoir Road

0.7 km
Turn left onto Upper Mountain Road

0.4 km
Turn left onto Golden Hill Close

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 21

Known total R1,009.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

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

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

812.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 hrs 3 min • 9 hrs 3 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

116.9 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

270.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

87.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

76.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Golden Hill

07:45 – 17:41

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:43

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 55 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

10 hrs 55 min

SunriseDawn break

07:45

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,789.48

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R32.49

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R324.86

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,146.82

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (21)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint

812.1 km

Total: 1624.3 km

Midpoint 812.1 km

1624.3 km 1087 min

Destination Golden Hill End: Golden Hill Close -34.06667, 18.86472

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1624.3 km

Return-cycle span 3248.6 km

Traversal time 1087 min

Maneuver count 37

Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 812.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -30.54484, 25.50422

End -34.06667, 18.86472

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Durban from Golden Hill? +

Durban is about 1624.3 km from Golden Hill by road.

How long does it take from Durban to Golden Hill? +

The drive usually takes about 1087 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban to Golden Hill 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 Golden Hill? +

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 Golden Hill? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,268.70 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,281.56 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,265.19 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,421.90 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban to Golden Hill? +

Yes. There are 21 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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