Distance from Durban to Lehae N1

N Durban → Lehae N1

Road distance

585.9 km

Provincial mix · M94 / N3 / R553

Durban to Lehae N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 585.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 44 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

496.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.18×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 44 min

Start point

Che Guevara Road

End point

Springbuck Street

Return: 13 hrs 29 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

404 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 29 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,145.66

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,146.93

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

321° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

141° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.8618, 31.0099

End coords Destination point

-26.3482, 27.8816

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 19 °C Durban Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 8 °C Lehae N1 Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Durban → Lehae N1

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Car

585.9 km

6 hrs 44 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

585.9 km

~9 hrs

65 km/h avg

✈ DUR → JNB (57 min)
🚗 43 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 4 hrs 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 Lehae N1

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Durban to Lehae N1 via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Durban to Lehae N1 via M94

Metro arterial route M94
Directions from Durban to Lehae N1 via R553

Provincial road route R553
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

53.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road

0.1 km
Go straight onto Kritzinger Road

1.3 km
Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East

0.6 km
Turn right onto Voortrekker Road

0.3 km
Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass

20.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork

3.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R553: Vanderbijipark

0.7 km
Turn right onto Golden Highway

4.7 km
Turn right onto Nirvana Drive

0.8 km
Turn left onto Primrose Drive

1.1 km
Turn right

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Giraffe Street

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

0.0 km
Turn right onto Springbuck Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 29

Known total R1,411.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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 ↩ Lehae N1 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Lehae N1 Pretoria to Lehae N1 Cape Town to Lehae N1

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

293.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 22 min • 3 hrs 22 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

42.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

97.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

31.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

84.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Lehae N1

06:48 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 34 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 4 min

SunriseDawn break

06:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,448.89

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.72

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R117.17

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,577.78

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (14)

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

293.3 km

Total: 585.9 km

Midpoint 293.3 km

585.9 km 405 min

Destination Lehae N1 End: Springbuck Street -26.34821, 27.88164

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 585.9 km

Return-cycle span 1171.8 km

Traversal time 405 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 293.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -28.30244, 29.14653

End -26.34821, 27.88164

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Questions 9

How far is Durban from Lehae N1? +

Durban is about 585.9 km from Lehae N1 by road.

How long does it take from Durban to Lehae N1? +

The drive usually takes about 405 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban to Lehae N1 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 Lehae N1? +

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 Lehae N1? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,145.66 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,146.93 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,141.02 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,181.09 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban to Lehae N1? +

Yes. There are 29 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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Places from Durban to Lehae N1

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Pick n Pay Express

Quickshop

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Quickshop

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Pick n Pay

Woolworths

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Lehae Primary School

Apex Primary School

Volta Supermarket

Sharicrest Primary School

Sharicrest Primary School

Al-Aqsa High School

Quickshop

Quickshop

MCK Special School for Deaf and Mid Learners

Copy N Print

Trade Route Mall

Jiswa School

Southern Toyota

Shell

Pick n Pay Express

Protea Centre

South African Social Security Agency (Lenasia)

Frontline Hyper

Redwood Academy Lenasia

House of Electrical

PMB Centre

TIBA Services for the Blind

Quickshop

Jamiatul Ulama South Africa

Quickshop

Highpoint Centre

Pick n Pay Express

Saaberie Chishty Society

Maharaj Centre

Al-Iman Foundation

Lenz Dial a Battery

Sabera's Poultry Shop & Superette

The Original Uppercrust Bakery

LTA Plaza

ASA Fasteners

Tile King

Robin Square

Oriental Muslim Butchery

Megachicks Lenasia

Murzooq Centre

Jamiatul Ulama South Africa Burial Centre

Lenasia Muslim Association

Shell

Goldwagen

Shell Select

Pick n Pay Express

Bonjour

Shoprite

Quickshop

Shell Select

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Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

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