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Distance from Durban to Holly Crescent

N Durban → Holly Crescent
Road distance
553.2 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R53
Durban to Holly Crescent is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 553.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 22 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
485.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 22 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
Holly Crescent
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
382 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 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 R26.52 / litre
R1,056.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,060.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,286.45
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,294.42
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,393.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,399.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,697.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,707.91
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,833.76
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,841.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,233.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,247.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
325° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
145° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-26.2567, 28.2101
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 21 °C Durban Showers View Forecast → 16 °C Holly Crescent Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban → Holly Crescent
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Car
553.2 km
6 hrs 22 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
553.2 km
~8 hrs 30 min
65 km/h avg
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553 km
~1 hr 6 min
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Nearby places

Places in Holly Crescent

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30 places View all →
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Convenience store 2.1 km

Steers

Heidelberg Road, 1418
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Supermarkets 2.1 km

Pick n Pay

Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
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Fuel stations 2.2 km

Shell

1428, Gauteng
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Convenience store 3.2 km

Quickshop

176 Kingfisher Avenue, Boksburg
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Supermarkets 3.2 km

Pick n Pay

Webber Road, Germiston, 1403, Gauteng
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Convenience store 3.2 km

Pick n Pay Express

Gauteng, 1401
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Convenience store 3.8 km

Bonjour

Heidelberg Road, Boksburg, 1459
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Schools & education 3.8 km

Junior Academy

Smuts Avenue, 1459
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Supermarkets 3.9 km

Pick n Pay

Germiston, 1414, Gauteng
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Professional services 4.0 km

Paramount Tracks

560 Davidson Road
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Convenience store 4.0 km

Shell Select

1401, Gauteng
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Convenience store 4.2 km

Pick n Pay Express

Rondebult Avenue, Boksburg, 1459, Gauteng
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Convenience store 4.3 km

Shell Select

1459, Gauteng
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Fuel stations 4.7 km

Sasol

Boksburg, 1459, Gauteng
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Fuel stations 4.8 km

Sasol

Boksburg, 1459, Gauteng
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Schools & education 4.8 km

Dinwiddie High School

Baldock Street
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Schools & education 4.8 km

Dinwiddie High School

Baldock Street
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Schools & education 4.8 km

Dinwiddie High School

Baldock Street
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Schools & education 4.8 km

Dinwiddie High School

Baldock Street
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Schools & education 4.9 km

Dinwiddie High School

Baldock Street
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Schools & education 4.9 km

Dinwiddie High School

Baldock Street
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Schools & education 4.9 km

Dinwiddie High School

Baldock Street
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Convenience store 5.5 km

Shell Select

1459, Gauteng
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Fuel stations 5.6 km

Shell

25 Power Street, 1401, Gauteng
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Banks 5.6 km

African Bank

84 Leeuwpoort Street, Boksburg, 1459
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Banks 5.7 km

Nedbank

Trichardts Road
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Banks 5.7 km

Capitec Bank

Trichardts Road
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Clothing & fashion 6.5 km

PEP

Railway Street, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
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Banks 6.6 km

Standard Bank

President Street
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Banks 6.6 km

African Bank

President Street
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Route

Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

553.2 km 6 hrs 22 min
Start Durban
Finish Holly Crescent
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions
🛣️
Directions from Durban to Holly Crescent via N3
National highway N3
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Directions from Durban to Holly Crescent via R53
Provincial road route R53
2 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    46.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R53: Spruitview
    0.7 km
  12. Turn right onto Mercury Street
    0.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Leondale Road
    3.8 km
  14. Turn right onto Forsdick Road
    1.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Van Dyk Road
    0.6 km
  16. Turn left onto Heidelberg Road
    4.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Sarel Hattingh Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto Holly Crescent
    0.2 km
  20. Continue right onto Holly Crescent
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R1,411.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 24 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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
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
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 ↩ Holly Crescent → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Holly Crescent Pretoria to Holly Crescent Cape Town to Holly Crescent
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
277.0 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
39.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
92.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Holly Crescent
06:39 – 17:26
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,312.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R110.63
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,433.95
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
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
277.0 km
Total: 553.2 km
Midpoint 277.0 km
553.2 km 6 hrs 22 min
Destination Holly Crescent End: Holly Crescent -26.25670, 28.21015

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 553.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,106.3 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 277.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.35180, 29.28409
End -26.25670, 28.21015
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Holly Crescent? +
Durban is about 553.2 km from Holly Crescent by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Holly Crescent? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Holly Crescent 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 Holly Crescent? +
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 Holly Crescent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,056.25 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,060.63 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,286.45 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,294.42 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Holly Crescent? +
Yes. There are 24 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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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban To Holly Crescent
: Spruitview
From Durban To Holly Crescent

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Holly Crescent, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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