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Distance from Durban to Spar Johannesburg

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

N Durban → Spar Johannesburg
Road distance
574.2 km
356.8 mi • 310.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
505.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 36 min
Return: 13 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 36 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 R23.25 / litre
R961.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R965.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,070.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,079.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,268.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,274.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,412.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,424.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,668.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,676.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,858.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,874.01
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Spar Johannesburg
10.2°C
Slight rain showers
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.1°C
Day range High / low
H 14° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
95%
Wind 10m wind speed
12 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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574.2 km 6 hrs 36 min
Start Durban
Finish Spar Johannesburg
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    2.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17: Auckland Park
    0.3 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards M17: Auckland Park
    0.2 km
  17. Go straight onto Empire Road
    1.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Stanley Avenue
    0.4 km
  19. Continue straight onto Kingsway Avenue
    1.0 km
  20. Turn right onto University Road
    0.5 km
  21. Continue straight onto Main Road
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left onto 4th Avenue
    0.0 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left
    0.1 km
  26. 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
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
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Spar Johannesburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Spar Johannesburg, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Spar Johannesburg
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Spar Johannesburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
281.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
297.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
201.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Spar Johannesburg → Durban
Durban ↔ Spar Johannesburg
Durban to Johannesburg Related trip
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Durban to Pretoria Related trip
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Durban to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
287.5 km
Total: 574.2 km
Midpoint 287.5 km
574.2 km 6 hrs 36 min
Destination Spar Johannesburg -26.17577, 27.99984

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 574.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,148.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 287.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.31563, 29.19962
End -26.17577, 27.99984
Destination services

Available in Spar Johannesburg

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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 Spar Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Spar Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Spar Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Spar Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Spar Johannesburg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Spar Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Spar Johannesburg
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Spar Johannesburg
6
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Spar Johannesburg? +
Durban is about 574.2 km from Spar Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Spar Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Spar Johannesburg 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 Spar Johannesburg? +
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 Spar Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R961.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R965.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,070.75 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,079.43 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Spar Johannesburg? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Spar Johannesburg, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 281.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 297.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 201.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 335.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 419.0 km

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