Distance from Durban to Heidelbergweg

N Durban → Heidelbergweg

Road distance

548 km

Provincial mix · N3 / R23

Durban to Heidelbergweg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 548.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 22 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

483.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.13×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 22 min

Start point

Che Guevara Road

End point

Heidelberg Road

Return: 12 hrs 44 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

382 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 7 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,102.90

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,107.24

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

326° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

146° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.8618, 31.0099

End coords Destination point

-26.2236, 28.3196

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 21 °C Durban Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Heidelbergweg Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Durban → Heidelbergweg

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Car

548 km

6 hrs 22 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

548 km

~8 hrs 25 min

65 km/h avg

✈ DUR → JNB (57 min)
🚗 12 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 4 hrs 11 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Durban

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 0 km from start

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Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Durban

Finish Heidelbergweg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Durban to Heidelbergweg via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Durban to Heidelbergweg via R23

Provincial road route R23
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

251.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

23.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Heidelberg

0.6 km
Turn left onto Heidelberg Road

28.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 10

Known total R642.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

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

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

274.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 11 min • 3 hrs 11 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

39.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

91.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

29.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Heidelbergweg

06:49 – 17:21

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:05

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 41 min

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,290.85

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R10.96

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R109.61

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,411.42

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (7)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint

274.5 km

Total: 548 km

Midpoint 274.5 km

548 km 382 min

Destination Heidelbergweg End: Heidelberg Road -26.22363, 28.31964

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 548 km

Return-cycle span 1096 km

Traversal time 382 min

Maneuver count 13

Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 274.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -28.36604, 29.30197

End -26.22363, 28.31964

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Questions 9

How far is Durban from Heidelbergweg? +

Durban is about 548 km from Heidelbergweg by road.

How long does it take from Durban to Heidelbergweg? +

The drive usually takes about 382 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban to Heidelbergweg in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Durban to Heidelbergweg? +

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 Heidelbergweg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,102.90 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,107.24 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,101.71 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,154.59 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban to Heidelbergweg? +

Yes. There are 10 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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