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Distance from Durban to Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive

Durban to Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 557.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 45 min.

N Durban → Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive
Road distance
557.1 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
460.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 45 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
Matima Drive
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
405 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R932.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R937.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,038.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,047.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,230.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,236.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,370.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,381.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,619.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,626.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,803.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,818.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
296° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
116° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-27.9608, 26.8055
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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557.1 km 6 hrs 45 min
Start Durban
Finish Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive
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Destination
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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
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  13. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Church Street
    72.2 km
  15. Turn right
    0.7 km
  16. Turn right
    90.5 km
  17. Turn left
    1.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Blenheim Avenue
    2.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Lois Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right
    1.3 km
  21. Turn left onto A. Phakathi Drive
    0.9 km
  22. Turn right onto Matima Street
    0.3 km
  23. Continue straight onto Mhetoa Street
    0.5 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right onto Tsui Matsepe Street
    0.2 km
  25. Continue slight left onto Matima Drive
    0.3 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 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
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 ↩ Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive Pretoria to Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive Cape Town to Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
278.5 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
40.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
92.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive
06:40 – 17:38
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,328.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R111.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,451.30
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
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
278.5 km
Total: 557.1 km
Midpoint 278.5 km
557.1 km 6 hrs 45 min
Destination Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive End: Matima Drive -27.96084, 26.80549

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 557.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,114.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 278.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.33909, 29.27886
End -27.96084, 26.80549
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive
4
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive
2
  • PEP
    47 Craib Avenue, Welkom, 9459, Free State
  • PEP
    Arrarat Road, Welkom, 9459, Free State
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive
1
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive? +
Durban is about 557.1 km from Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive 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 Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive? +
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 Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R932.61 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R937.02 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,038.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,047.33 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive? +
Yes. There are 16 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 Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive
: Harrismith
From Durban To Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive
Bethlehem
From Durban To Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lekgarietsa High School Matima Drive, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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