Distance from Durban to Palermo

N Durban → Palermo

Road distance

593.5 km

Provincial mix · N3 / R512

Durban to Palermo is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 593.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 45 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

517.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 45 min

Start point

Che Guevara Road

End point

Tessa Street

Return: 13 hrs 30 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

405 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 30 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,194.43

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,199.13

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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

-26.0708, 27.9607

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 20 °C Durban Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Palermo Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Durban → Palermo

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Car

593.5 km

6 hrs 45 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

593.5 km

~9 hrs 7 min

65 km/h avg

✈ DUR → CPT → HLA (1 hr 1 min)
🚗 15 km from Lanseria International
↑ 3 hrs 41 min faster than driving · Search →

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Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Durban

Finish Palermo

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Durban to Palermo via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Durban to Palermo via R512

Provincial road route R512
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

95.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards R512: Northgate

0.1 km
Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive

0.9 km
Turn left onto President Fouche Drive

0.2 km
Continue straight onto President Fouche Drive

0.3 km
Turn right onto 3rd Road

0.1 km
Continue left onto 3rd Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Kathleen Crescent

0.0 km
Continue left onto Kathleen Crescent

0.1 km
Turn right onto Tessa Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 38

Known total R1,445.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 38 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

e-Toll Blouvalk

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

e-Toll Owl

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

297.2 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

42.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

98.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

32.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Palermo

06:52 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 19 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,480.98

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.87

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R118.71

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,611.56

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (9)

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

297.2 km

Total: 593.5 km

Midpoint 297.2 km

593.5 km 6 hrs 45 min

Destination Palermo End: Tessa Street -26.07077, 27.96069

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 593.5 km

Return-cycle span 1,187.1 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 45 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 297.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -28.27497, 29.14088

End -26.07077, 27.96069

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Questions 9

How far is Durban from Palermo? +

Durban is about 593.5 km from Palermo by road.

How long does it take from Durban to Palermo? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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 Palermo? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,194.43 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,199.13 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,193.15 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,250.41 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban to Palermo? +

Yes. There are 38 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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