South Africa route platform Distance24 Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Durban to Mariannhill

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

N Durban → Mariannhill
Road distance
21.7 km
13.5 mi • 11.7 nmi
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
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 min
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 R23.25 / litre
R36.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R36.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R40.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R40.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R47.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R48.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R53.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R53.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R63.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R63.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R70.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R70.82
See more fuel details from Durban to Mariannhill
Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Mariannhill
Live weather unavailable
Showing drive timing instead
Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
33 min
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Leave → Arrival time loading…
Accommodation

Where to stay near Mariannhill

Road-trip friendly stays matched to this destination and corridor, with photos, price positioning and quick property links.

No accommodation listings have been added for this route yet.

Suggest accommodation
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

21.7 km 18 min
Start Durban
Finish Mariannhill
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    16.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Mariannhill
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Richmond Road
    0.9 km
  10. Turn right onto Abbot Francis Road
    1.0 km
  11. Continue left onto Abbot Francis Road
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right
    0.0 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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
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
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Mariannhill
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Mariannhill
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Mariannhill
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Mariannhill Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pietermaritzburg to Howick
3 other similar routes
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
1.9 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
18.4 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
46.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mariannhill → Durban
Durban ↔ Mariannhill
Durban to Johannesburg Related trip
Open
Durban to Pretoria Related trip
Open
Durban to Cape Town Related trip
Open
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -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
Destination services

Available in Mariannhill

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mariannhill
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Mariannhill
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mariannhill
6
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

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 R36.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R36.50 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R40.47 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R40.79 (R26.11 / 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.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban To Mariannhill
: Mariannhill
From Durban To Mariannhill

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mariannhill
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 1.9 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 18.4 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 46.6 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 1.8 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 5.6 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Mariannhill to Durban

Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Mariannhill Pretoria to Mariannhill Cape Town to Mariannhill Durban to Mariannhill

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and distance24.co.za/fuel, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance24.co.za. All rights reserved.

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and Open-Meteo to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.