Distance from Durban to Montague Gardens

Directions from Durban to Montague Gardens via N3 and N5 and N1 and N7

National highway route N3N5N1N7
Directions from Durban to Montague Gardens via M8

Metro arterial route M8
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

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

646.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

62.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N7: Malmesbury

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury

0.3 km
Continue straight

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M8: Bosmansdam Road

0.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M8: Bosmansdam Road

0.2 km
Go straight onto Bosmansdam Road

0.7 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Continue straight onto Montague Drive

2.4 km
Turn right onto BP Road

0.2 km
Turn right

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 21

Known total R1,009.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

813.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 hrs 0 min • 9 hrs 0 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

117.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

270.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

87.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Montague Gardens

07:46 – 17:43

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 56 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

2 hrs 56 min

SunriseDawn break

07:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,800.35

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R32.54

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R325.38

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,158.26

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (23)

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

813.4 km

Total: 1,626.9 km

Midpoint 813.4 km

1,626.9 km 18 hrs 0 min

Destination Montague Gardens -33.85975, 18.52292

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,626.9 km

Return-cycle span 3,253.8 km

Traversal time 18 hrs 0 min

Maneuver count 31

Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 813.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -30.55119, 25.49343

End -33.85975, 18.52292

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Questions 9

How far is Durban from Montague Gardens? +

Durban is about 1,626.9 km from Montague Gardens by road.

How long does it take from Durban to Montague Gardens? +

The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban to Montague Gardens 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 Montague Gardens? +

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 Montague Gardens? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,273.93 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,286.81 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,270.42 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,427.38 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban to Montague Gardens? +

Yes. There are 21 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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