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Distance from Durban to Pyramid

Durban to Pyramid is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 255.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 35 min.

N Durban → Pyramid
Road distance
255.4 km
N3 R74
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
203.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 35 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 7 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
215 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R427.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R429.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R476.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R480.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R564.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R566.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R628.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R633.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R742.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R745.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R826.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R833.62
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
298° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
118° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-28.9879, 29.1616
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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255.4 km 216 min
Start Durban
Finish Pyramid
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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
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    166.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: Colenso
    0.6 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards R74: Colenso
    0.0 km
  11. Go straight
    21.5 km
  12. Turn left
    0.9 km
  13. Turn right
    9.8 km
  14. Turn right
    0.9 km
  15. Turn left
    27.3 km
  16. Continue straight
    4.6 km
  17. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  18. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R507.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Routes ↩ Pyramid → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Pyramid Pretoria to Pyramid Cape Town to Pyramid
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
127.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 47 min • 1 hr 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.4 L needed
Moderate 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
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pyramid
06:31 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,067.64
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
R51.08
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,123.84
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
127.7 km
Total: 255.4 km
Midpoint 127.7 km
255.4 km 216 min
Destination Pyramid -28.98787, 29.16158

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 255.4 km
Return-cycle span 510.8 km
Traversal time 216 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 7.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.31892, 30.04905
End -28.98787, 29.16158
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Pyramid? +
Durban is about 255.4 km from Pyramid by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Pyramid? +
The drive usually takes about 216 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Pyramid in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Pyramid? +
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 Pyramid? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R427.57 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R429.59 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R476.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R480.16 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Pyramid? +
Yes. There are 12 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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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pyramid, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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