Distance from Durban to Sandown

N Durban → Sandown

Road distance

578.7 km

Metro routes · M54 / N3

Durban to Sandown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 578.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 39 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

509.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 39 min

Start point

Che Guevara Road

End point

Edward Rubenstein Drive

Return: 13 hrs 18 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

399 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 24 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,164.50

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,169.09

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

325° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

145° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.8618, 31.0099

End coords Destination point

-26.0919, 28.0658

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 21 °C Durban Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Sandown Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Durban → Sandown

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Car

578.7 km

6 hrs 39 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

578.7 km

~8 hrs 54 min

65 km/h avg

✈ DUR → JNB (57 min)
🚗 19 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 4 hrs 21 min faster than driving · Search →

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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

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Durban

Finish Sandown

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Durban to Sandown via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Durban to Sandown via M54

Metro arterial route M54
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

74.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra

0.6 km
Turn left onto London Road

2.4 km
Continue straight onto Wynberg Road

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Arkwright Avenue

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Andries Street South

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Grayston Drive

1.2 km
Turn right onto Linden Street

0.8 km
Continue left onto Linden Street

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Edward Rubenstein Drive

0.7 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 33

Known total R1,445.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 7 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 -26.187, 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

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

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

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

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

289.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 19 min • 3 hrs 19 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

41.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

96.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

31.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Sandown

06:50 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 0 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,418.81

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.57

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R115.73

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,546.12

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (7)

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

289.8 km

Total: 578.7 km

Midpoint 289.8 km

578.7 km 399 min

Destination Sandown End: Edward Rubenstein Drive -26.09194, 28.06583

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 578.7 km

Return-cycle span 1157.4 km

Traversal time 399 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 289.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -28.31821, 29.17685

End -26.09194, 28.06583

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Questions 9

How far is Durban from Sandown? +

Durban is about 578.7 km from Sandown by road.

How long does it take from Durban to Sandown? +

The drive usually takes about 399 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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 Sandown? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,164.50 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,169.09 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,163.25 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,219.08 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban to Sandown? +

Yes. There are 33 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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