Distance from Durban to S3

N Durban → S3

Road distance

1,643.8 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N3 / N5 / R300

Durban to S3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,643.8 km in roughly 18 hrs 16 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,267.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.30×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

18 hrs 16 min

Start point

Che Guevara Road

End point

Baden Powell Drive

Return: 36 hrs 33 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1096 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

89.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops

20 hrs 31 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R3,214.48

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R3,218.03

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

245° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

65° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.8618, 31.0099

End coords Destination point

-34.0911, 18.5157

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 18 °C Durban Cloudy View Forecast → 13 °C S3 Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Durban → S3

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Car

1,643.8 km

18 hrs 16 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,643.8 km

~25 hrs 17 min

65 km/h avg

✈ DUR → CPT (2 hrs 33 min)
🚗 16 km from Cape Town International
↑ 14 hrs 26 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Durban to S3

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Hotel Near Durban

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 0 km from start

"Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga is a convenient hotel for travellers who want to st…"

B 0 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Around halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 473 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 473 km from start

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Hotel Around halfway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 473 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 473 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Durban

Finish S3

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Durban to S3 via N3 and N5 and N1

National highway route N3N5N1
Directions from Durban to S3 via R300

Provincial road route R300
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

48.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

15.0 km
Continue straight onto Cape Flats Freeway

6.3 km
Turn left onto Jakes Gerwel Drive

3.5 km
Continue straight onto Weltevreden Road

1.9 km
Turn right onto Spine Road

1.5 km
Turn left onto Seafarer Drive

1.0 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Witsand Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Baden Powell Drive

6.1 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

Routes ↩ S3 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to S3 Pretoria to S3 Cape Town to S3

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

821.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 hrs 8 min • 9 hrs 8 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

118.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

273.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

88.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at S3

07:49 – 17:42

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:46

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 53 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 49 min

SunriseDawn break

07:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,871.08

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R32.88

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R328.76

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,232.72

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (16)

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

821.8 km

Total: 1,643.8 km

Midpoint 821.8 km

1,643.8 km 18 hrs 16 min

Destination S3 End: Baden Powell Drive -34.09113, 18.51566

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,643.8 km

Return-cycle span 3,287.6 km

Traversal time 18 hrs 16 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 821.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -30.58648, 25.41525

End -34.09113, 18.51566

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Durban from S3? +

Durban is about 1,643.8 km from S3 by road.

How long does it take from Durban to S3? +

The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban to S3 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 S3? +

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 S3? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,307.98 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,321.00 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,304.43 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,463.03 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban to S3? +

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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Places from Durban to S3

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Quickshop

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Mugg & Bean

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Quickshop

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Shibby's Kitchen

BP Shop

Shell

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Capricorn Primary School

Harem Pants Company

Pick n Pay

Pick n Pay Clothing

PEP

Pick n Pay Express

Quickshop

Be-Dazzle Beauty Hair Salon

Tops Halaal Meat Market

Fair Deal

Strandfontein Primary School

BP Shop

KwikSPAR

Strandfontein Secondary School

Shibby's Kitchen

Trinity Trust Foundation

Steenberg Primary School

Pick n Pay Express

Shell

Arnies 24hr Breakdown Service

Shoprite

Pelikan Park Mall

PEP

Sullivan Primary School

St Francis Pre Primary School

AIMS

Strandfontein Gas and Hardware

Steenberg Secondary School

Checkers

Shell

Lakeside Strip mall

Tyre tech

Volkswagen

GP Tyres & Mags

Shell Select

Bayview Centre

Blue Route Mall

Freedom Bakery

Shell Select

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Pick n Pay Express

Bonjour

Shoprite

Quickshop

Shell Select

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Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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