Distance from Durban to Mariannhill

N Durban → Mariannhill

Road distance

21.7 km

Highway dominant · M1 / N3

Durban to Mariannhill is a short everyday drive, covering about 21.7 km in roughly 18 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

18.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.21×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

18 min

Start point

Che Guevara Road

Return: 37 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

18 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

68.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

18 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R43.67

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R43.84

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

276° W

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

96° E

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.8618, 31.0099

End coords Destination point

-29.8453, 30.8247

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R30 - R50

Durban → Mariannhill

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 19 °C Durban Cloudy View Forecast → 17 °C Mariannhill Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Durban → Mariannhill

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Car

21.7 km

18 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

21.7 km

~20 min

65 km/h avg

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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

"Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga is a convenient hotel for travellers who want to st…"

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Durban

Finish Mariannhill

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Durban to Mariannhill via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Durban to Mariannhill via M1

Metro arterial route M1
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

16.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Mariannhill

0.5 km
Turn left onto Richmond Road

0.9 km
Turn right onto Abbot Francis Road

1.0 km
Continue left onto Abbot Francis Road

0.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

Main toll road N3

We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.

N3 N3 N3 N3

Routes ↩ Mariannhill → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Mariannhill Pretoria to Mariannhill Cape Town to Mariannhill

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

10.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 min • 9 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

1.6 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

3.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

1.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

82.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Mariannhill

06:49 – 17:03

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:56

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 14 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R90.70

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.43

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R4.34

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R95.48

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (3)

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

10.8 km

Total: 21.7 km

Midpoint 10.8 km

21.7 km 18 min

Destination Mariannhill -29.84528, 30.82472

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 21.7 km

Return-cycle span 43.4 km

Traversal time 18 min

Maneuver count 13

Maneuver density 59.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 10.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -29.84176, 30.91734

End -29.84528, 30.82472

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Questions 8

How far is Durban from Mariannhill? +

Durban is about 21.7 km from Mariannhill by road.

How long does it take from Durban to Mariannhill? +

The drive usually takes about 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban to Mariannhill in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Durban to Mariannhill? +

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 Mariannhill? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R43.67 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R43.84 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R43.62 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R45.71 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban to Mariannhill? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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