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Distance from Durban to Laerskool Nelspruit N3

N Durban → Laerskool Nelspruit N3
Road distance
691.0 km
N11 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
485.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 37 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
Waterbok Street
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
517 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,319.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,324.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,607.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,616.97
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,740.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,748.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,120.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,133.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,290.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,300.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,789.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,807.23
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
360° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
180° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-25.4929, 30.9896
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Durban to Laerskool Nelspruit N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 691.0 km in roughly 8 hrs 37 min.
Travel modes
Durban → Laerskool Nelspruit N3
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Car
691.0 km
8 hrs 37 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
691.0 km
~10 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
691 km
↑ 5 hrs 14 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 22 min
With airport
~3 hrs 22 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Durban to Laerskool Nelspruit N3.
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691.0 km 8 hrs 37 min
Start Durban
Finish Laerskool Nelspruit N3
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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
    254.7 km
  13. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    42.0 km
  14. Turn left
    15.7 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left
    36.0 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Barnard Street
    0.2 km
  18. Continue left onto Barnard Street
    0.0 km
  19. Turn right
    62.5 km
  20. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  21. Turn left
    33.7 km
  22. Turn right onto Doctor Enos Mabuza Drive
    2.1 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Doctor Enos Mabuza Drive
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Doctor Enos Mabuza Drive
    0.5 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Doctor Enos Mabuza Drive
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Doctor Enos Mabuza Drive
    1.1 km
  27. Turn left onto Skoenlapper Street
    0.3 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn left onto Sonbesie Street
    0.5 km
  29. Continue straight onto Van Wijk Street
    0.3 km
  30. Turn right onto Waterbok Street
    0.0 km
  31. 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 ↩ Laerskool Nelspruit N3 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Laerskool Nelspruit N3 Pretoria to Laerskool Nelspruit N3 Cape Town to Laerskool Nelspruit N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
346.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 18 min • 4 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
49.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
114.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
37.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Laerskool Nelspruit N3
06:26 – 17:17
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,888.43
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.82
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R138.20
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,040.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
346.0 km
Total: 691.0 km
Midpoint 346.0 km
691.0 km 8 hrs 37 min
Destination Laerskool Nelspruit N3 End: Waterbok Street -25.49291, 30.98962

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 691.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,382.0 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 346.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -27.75004, 29.96738
End -25.49291, 30.98962
Places

Places in Laerskool Nelspruit N3

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25 places
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School

Laerskool Bergland

🏫 School Waterbok Street, Mbombela, 1200, Mpumalanga
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Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store Mbombela, 1201
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Shopping centre

The Village

🏬 Shopping centre Marloth Street, Mbombela
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School

St Peters Primary School

🏫 School Mbombela, Mpumalanga
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School

Laerskool Nelspruit

🏫 School Mbombela, 1200, Mpumalanga
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School

Nelspruit Primary School

🏫 School Mbombela, 1201, Mpumalanga
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School

🏫 School Mbombela
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School

Nelsville School

🏫 School Mbombela, 1200, Mpumalanga
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School

Valencia Primary School

🏫 School Mbombela, 1200, Mpumalanga
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket nelspruit, 1201
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Shopping centre

Promenade Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Nelspruit, 1201
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Clothing store

Edgars

👔 Clothing store Edgars, Brown Street, Nelindja, Mbombela Ward 14, Mbombela, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, 1201, South Africa
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School

🏫 School Mbombela, 1200, Mpumalanga
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Supermarket

Mr price

📍 Supermarket nelspruit, 1201
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Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store 8 Samora Machel Drive, Mbombela, 1201
📍
Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Nelspruit, 1200, Mpumalanga
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Citrus Crescent, 1200
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 43 Andrew Street, Nelspruit, 1201, Mpumalanga
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Nelspruit
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Supermarket

Game

📍 Supermarket Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
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Clothing store

Woolworths

👔 Clothing store Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
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Department store

Edgars

🏬 Department store Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
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Clothing store

Winmar

👔 Clothing store 9 Rapid Street
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Clothing store

Safari Centre & Campworld

👔 Clothing store 7 Madiba Drive, 1200
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 1201, Mpumalanga
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Laerskool Nelspruit N3? +
Durban is about 691.0 km from Laerskool Nelspruit N3 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Laerskool Nelspruit N3? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Laerskool Nelspruit N3 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 Laerskool Nelspruit N3? +
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 Laerskool Nelspruit N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,319.44 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,324.92 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,607.02 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,616.97 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Laerskool Nelspruit N3? +
Yes. There are 14 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 Laerskool Nelspruit N3
: Ladysmith
From Durban To Laerskool Nelspruit N3
Bergville
From Durban To Laerskool Nelspruit N3

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Laerskool Nelspruit N3, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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