Distance from Durban to Nola

N Durban → Nola

Road distance

580.6 km

Metro routes · M1 / M2 / M27 / N3

Durban to Nola is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 580.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 44 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

510.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 44 min

Start point

Che Guevara Road

End point

Nola Circle

Return: 13 hrs 29 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

404 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 29 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,108.57

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,113.17

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

324° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

144° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.8618, 31.0099

End coords Destination point

-26.1099, 28.0140

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 19 °C Durban Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Nola Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Durban → Nola

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Car

580.6 km

6 hrs 44 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

580.6 km

~8 hrs 55 min

65 km/h avg

✈ DUR → CPT → HLA (1 hr 1 min)
🚗 21 km from Lanseria International
↑ 3 hrs 34 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Durban

Finish Nola

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Durban to Nola via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Durban to Nola via M2 and M1 and M27

Metro arterial routes M2M1M27
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

251.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

61.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Johannesburg

1.5 km
Merge slight right

8.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Sandton

0.8 km
Merge slight left

2.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M27

0.2 km
Turn left onto Jan Smuts Avenue

6.8 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Jan Smuts Avenue

1.7 km
Go straight onto Conrad Drive

0.4 km
Turn right onto Blairgowrie Drive

0.2 km
Turn left onto Alon Road

0.4 km
Turn right onto Nola Circle

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 29

Known total R1,445.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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

290.7 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

41.8 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

96.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

31.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Nola

06:45 – 17:24

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 39 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:45

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,426.81

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.61

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R116.12

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,554.53

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (15)

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

290.7 km

Total: 580.6 km

Midpoint 290.7 km

580.6 km 405 min

Destination Nola End: Nola Circle -26.10990, 28.01399

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 580.6 km

Return-cycle span 1161.2 km

Traversal time 405 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 290.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -28.31715, 29.16736

End -26.10990, 28.01399

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Questions 9

How far is Durban from Nola? +

Durban is about 580.6 km from Nola by road.

How long does it take from Durban to Nola? +

The drive usually takes about 405 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban to Nola 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 Nola? +

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 Nola? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,108.57 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,113.17 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,350.19 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,358.55 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban to Nola? +

Yes. There are 29 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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