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Distance from Durban to Mackenzieville

N Durban → Mackenzieville
Road distance
536.3 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R42
Durban to Mackenzieville is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 536.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 13 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
452.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 13 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
Dadoo Avenue
Return: 12 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
373 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,079.22
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,083.47
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,078.06
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,129.80
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,423.97
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,429.57
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,422.44
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,490.71
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,873.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,881.02
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,871.63
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,961.46
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
327° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
147° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-26.4406, 28.5178
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 21 °C Durban Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C Mackenzieville Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban → Mackenzieville
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Car
536.3 km
6 hrs 13 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
536.3 km
~8 hrs 15 min
65 km/h avg
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~2 hrs 44 min
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536.3 km 373 min
Start Durban
Finish Mackenzieville
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Durban to Mackenzieville via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Durban to Mackenzieville via R42
    Provincial road route R42
  3. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  6. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  8. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  9. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    19.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  14. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    12.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Springs Road
    2.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Balfour Road
    5.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Pelwan Avenue
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Dadoo Avenue
    0.3 km
  19. 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 ↩ Mackenzieville → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Mackenzieville Pretoria to Mackenzieville Cape Town to Mackenzieville
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
268.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 6 min • 3 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
89.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mackenzieville
06:49 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:04
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,241.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.73
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R107.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,359.65
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
268.5 km
Total: 536.3 km
Midpoint 268.5 km
536.3 km 373 min
Destination Mackenzieville End: Dadoo Avenue -26.44056, 28.51778

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 536.3 km
Return-cycle span 1072.6 km
Traversal time 373 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 268.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.36644, 29.35506
End -26.44056, 28.51778
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Mackenzieville? +
Durban is about 536.3 km from Mackenzieville by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Mackenzieville? +
The drive usually takes about 373 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Mackenzieville in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Mackenzieville? +
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 Mackenzieville? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,079.22 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,083.47 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,078.06 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,129.80 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Mackenzieville? +
Yes. There are 24 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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