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Distance from Durban to Saxonwold

Durban to Saxonwold is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 574.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 36 min.

N Durban → Saxonwold
Road distance
574.2 km
M1 M2 M27 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
504.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 36 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
Ashwold Road
Return: 13 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
396 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,096.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,101.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,335.42
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,343.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,446.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,452.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,762.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,772.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,903.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,911.45
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,318.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,332.79
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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
-26.1583, 28.0394
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

574.2 km 396 min
Start Durban
Finish Saxonwold
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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
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    61.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Johannesburg
    1.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    8.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Sandton
    0.8 km
  14. Merge slight left
    2.9 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M27
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Jan Smuts Avenue
    2.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Ashwold Road
    0.6 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R1,445.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 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 -26.222, 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
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Saxonwold → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Saxonwold Pretoria to Saxonwold Cape Town to Saxonwold
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
287.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
41.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
95.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Saxonwold
06:34 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,400.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.48
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R114.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,526.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
287.5 km
Total: 574.2 km
Midpoint 287.5 km
574.2 km 396 min
Destination Saxonwold End: Ashwold Road -26.15833, 28.03944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 574.2 km
Return-cycle span 1148.4 km
Traversal time 396 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 287.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.31569, 29.19940
End -26.15833, 28.03944
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Saxonwold
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Saxonwold
6
  • Woolworths
    Cradock Avenue, Johannesburg, 2196
  • Groundcover
    30 4th Avenue
  • Ackermans
    Shop 0003 Jorissen Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Truworths
    23 Jorissen Street, Johannesburg
  • Woolworths
    34 Whiteley Road Melrose Arch, Sandton, 2196
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 2092, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Saxonwold
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Saxonwold
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Saxonwold
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Saxonwold
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Saxonwold
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Saxonwold
6
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Saxonwold? +
Durban is about 574.2 km from Saxonwold by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Saxonwold? +
The drive usually takes about 396 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Saxonwold 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 Saxonwold? +
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 Saxonwold? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,096.45 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,101.00 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,335.42 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,343.69 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Saxonwold? +
Yes. There are 29 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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Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Saxonwold
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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