Distance from Durban to Suideroord

N Durban → Suideroord

Road distance

563.8 km

Provincial mix · M94 / N3 / R556

Durban to Suideroord is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 563.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 28 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

494.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 28 min

Start point

Che Guevara Road

End point

Ferdinand Street

Return: 12 hrs 56 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

388 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 13 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,134.59

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,139.06

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

323° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

143° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.8618, 31.0099

End coords Destination point

-26.2726, 28.0281

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 20 °C Durban Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Suideroord Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Durban → Suideroord

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Car

563.8 km

6 hrs 28 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

563.8 km

~8 hrs 40 min

65 km/h avg

✈ DUR → JNB (57 min)
🚗 26 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 4 hrs 2 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 Suideroord

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Durban to Suideroord via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Durban to Suideroord via M94

Metro arterial route M94
Directions from Durban to Suideroord via R556

Provincial road route R556
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

53.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road

0.1 km
Go straight onto Kritzinger Road

1.3 km
Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East

0.6 km
Turn right onto Voortrekker Road

0.3 km
Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass

8.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R556

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards Tokoza

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.0 km
Turn right onto Vorster Avenue

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Columbine Avenue

0.2 km
Turn right onto Swartgoud Street

0.4 km
Turn left onto Le Roux Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Ferdinand Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 27

Known total R1,411.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 27 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.

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

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

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

282.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 14 min • 3 hrs 14 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

40.6 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

93.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

30.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Suideroord

06:51 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

10 hrs 1 min

SunriseDawn break

06:51

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,356.68

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.28

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R112.76

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,480.72

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

282.3 km

Total: 563.8 km

Midpoint 282.3 km

563.8 km 388 min

Destination Suideroord End: Ferdinand Street -26.27262, 28.02811

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 563.8 km

Return-cycle span 1127.6 km

Traversal time 388 min

Maneuver count 28

Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 282.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -28.32081, 29.24782

End -26.27262, 28.02811

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Durban from Suideroord? +

Durban is about 563.8 km from Suideroord by road.

How long does it take from Durban to Suideroord? +

The drive usually takes about 388 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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 Suideroord? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,134.59 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,139.06 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,133.37 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,187.77 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban to Suideroord? +

Yes. There are 27 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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