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Distance from Durban to P359

N Durban → P359
Road distance
255.3 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R33
Durban to P359 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 255.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 41 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
176.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 41 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 7 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
221 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R499.21
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R499.76
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R497.19
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R514.65
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R658.68
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R659.40
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R656.01
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R679.05
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R866.68
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R867.64
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R863.17
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R893.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
334° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
154° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-28.4284, 30.2234
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 23 °C Durban Rain View Forecast → 21 °C P359 Cloudy View Forecast →
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Durban → P359
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Car
255.3 km
3 hrs 41 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
255.3 km
~3 hrs 55 min
65 km/h avg
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255.3 km 221 min
Start Durban
Finish P359
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Durban to P359 via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Durban to P359 via R33
    Provincial road route R33
  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
    54.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R33
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards R33
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Chota Motala Road
    1.3 km
  14. Turn right onto Bhambatha Road
    69.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Durban Street
    1.6 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left
    79.2 km
  18. Turn left
    15.7 km
  19. Turn right
    2.6 km
  20. Turn left
    1.5 km
  21. Turn left
    1.4 km
  22. Turn right
    5.5 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R66.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
Routes ↩ P359 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to P359 Pretoria to P359 Cape Town to P359
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
127.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 50 min • 1 hr 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at P359
06:43 – 17:09
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,067.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.11
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,123.24
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
127.8 km
Total: 255.3 km
Midpoint 127.8 km
255.3 km 221 min
Destination P359 -28.42837, 30.22343

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 255.3 km
Return-cycle span 510.6 km
Traversal time 221 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 8.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.22562, 30.59294
End -28.42837, 30.22343
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from P359? +
Durban is about 255.3 km from P359 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to P359? +
The drive usually takes about 221 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to P359 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to P359? +
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 P359? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R499.21 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R499.76 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R497.19 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R514.65 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to P359? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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