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Distance from Durban to Somshoek

N Durban → Somshoek
Road distance
275.7 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R74
Durban to Somshoek is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 275.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 52 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
167.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.64×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 52 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 7 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
232 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R539.09
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R539.69
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R536.91
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R555.77
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R711.30
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R712.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R708.42
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R733.30
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R935.93
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R936.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R932.14
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R964.87
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
331° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
151° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-28.5412, 30.1754
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 22 °C Durban Light Showers View Forecast → 18 °C Somshoek Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban → Somshoek
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Car
275.7 km
3 hrs 52 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
275.7 km
~4 hrs 14 min
65 km/h avg
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275.7 km 232 min
Start Durban
Finish Somshoek
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Durban to Somshoek via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Durban to Somshoek via R74
    Provincial road route R74
  3. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  6. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  8. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  9. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    166.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: Colenso
    0.6 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards R74: Colenso
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right
    17.9 km
  14. Continue straight
    3.0 km
  15. Turn right
    11.5 km
  16. Turn left
    10.0 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Helpmekaar
    29.2 km
  18. Turn right
    6.4 km
  19. Turn right
    7.5 km
  20. 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 ↩ Somshoek → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Somshoek Pretoria to Somshoek Cape Town to Somshoek
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
137.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 56 min • 1 hr 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
60.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Somshoek
06:44 – 17:09
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 25 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,152.33
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.51
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R55.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,212.98
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
137.9 km
Total: 275.7 km
Midpoint 137.9 km
275.7 km 232 min
Destination Somshoek -28.54116, 30.17544

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 275.7 km
Return-cycle span 551.4 km
Traversal time 232 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 137.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.23538, 30.01121
End -28.54116, 30.17544
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How far is Durban from Somshoek? +
Durban is about 275.7 km from Somshoek by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Somshoek? +
The drive usually takes about 232 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Somshoek in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Somshoek? +
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 Somshoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R539.09 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R539.69 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R536.91 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R555.77 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Somshoek? +
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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