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Distance from Durban to Johannesburg M1 N12

Durban to Johannesburg M1 N12 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 563.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 26 min.

N Durban → Johannesburg M1 N12
Road distance
563.7 km
M94 N3 R556
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
494.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 26 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
Southern Bypass
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
386 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R943.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R948.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,051.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,059.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,245.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,250.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,386.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,398.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,638.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,645.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,824.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,839.75
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
323° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
143° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-26.2692, 28.0373
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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563.7 km 6 hrs 26 min
Start Durban
Finish Johannesburg M1 N12
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  13. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  18. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    8.0 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R556
    0.5 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards R556
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.7 km
  24. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    0.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R1,411.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 ↩ Johannesburg M1 N12 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Johannesburg M1 N12 Pretoria to Johannesburg M1 N12 Cape Town to Johannesburg M1 N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
282.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 13 min • 3 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
93.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg M1 N12
06:32 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,356.23
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.27
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R112.74
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,480.25
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
5
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
282.2 km
Total: 563.7 km
Midpoint 282.2 km
563.7 km 6 hrs 26 min
Destination Johannesburg M1 N12 End: Southern Bypass -26.26915, 28.03730

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 563.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,127.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 282.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.32114, 29.24823
End -26.26915, 28.03730
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg M1 N12

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12
5
  • PEP
    Seranium Street, Johannesburg, 2190, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
  • Braiders
    58 Earp Street
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Columbine Avenue and Rifle Range Roadd, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Woolworths
    Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12
6
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Johannesburg M1 N12? +
Durban is about 563.7 km from Johannesburg M1 N12 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Johannesburg M1 N12? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Johannesburg M1 N12 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 Johannesburg M1 N12? +
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 Johannesburg M1 N12? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R943.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R948.09 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,051.17 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,059.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Johannesburg M1 N12? +
Yes. There are 27 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 Johannesburg M1 N12
: Germiston
From Durban To Johannesburg M1 N12
Kimberley
From Durban To Johannesburg M1 N12
ern Bypass
From Durban To Johannesburg M1 N12

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg M1 N12, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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