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Distance from Durban to Sun City

Durban to Sun City is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 732.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 57 min.

N Durban → Sun City
Road distance
732.2 km
M81 N3 R564 R566
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
633.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 57 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 17 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
537 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,398.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,403.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,702.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,713.24
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,844.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,852.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,246.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,260.52
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,427.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,437.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,956.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,974.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
322° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
142° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-25.3445, 27.0940
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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732.2 km 537 min
Start Durban
Finish Sun City
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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
    89.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.2 km
  13. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.7 km
  14. Turn slight left towards R564: Witkoppen Road
    0.3 km
  15. Go straight onto Witkoppen Road
    0.5 km
  16. Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
    5.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Cedar Road
    2.9 km
  18. Turn left
    4.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    20.5 km
  20. Continue left
    9.5 km
  21. Turn right
    14.8 km
  22. Merge slight right
    7.1 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R566: Majakaneng
    0.5 km
  24. Turn right
    75.3 km
  25. Turn right
    0.2 km
  26. Turn right
    1.9 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    0.4 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    0.2 km
  31. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  33. Continue
    0.3 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  35. Turn left
    0.5 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 37
Known total R1,445.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 37 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Sun City → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Sun City Pretoria to Sun City Cape Town to Sun City
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
366.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 28 min • 4 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
52.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
121.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sun City
06:38 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,060.40
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R146.43
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,221.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (27)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
366.6 km
Total: 732.2 km
Midpoint 366.6 km
732.2 km 537 min
Destination Sun City -25.34451, 27.09404

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 732.2 km
Return-cycle span 1464.4 km
Traversal time 537 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 366.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -27.70990, 28.93397
End -25.34451, 27.09404
Destination services

Available in Sun City

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Sun City
1
Destination brief

Travelling to Sun City Resort

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Resort and waterpark break
Standout Resort-scale entertainment near Pilanesberg
Sun City is built around resort entertainment rather than a town centre, which is why families and short-break travellers use it as a contained getaway with golf, pools and the Valley of Waves.
Best for Who this destination suits
Family resort trip Weekend getaway Golf break Waterpark holiday
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Exact resort access and booking details matter because this is a controlled resort arrival, not an ordinary town-centre destination.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Sun City for a resort-led break close to Pilanesberg rather than for general regional touring only.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Sun City describes itself as a surf-and-safari destination within about two hours of Johannesburg
The resort is home to the Valley of Waves
It is closely tied to Pilanesberg-side leisure travel
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Sun City? +
Durban is about 732.2 km from Sun City by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Sun City? +
The drive usually takes about 537 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Sun City 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 Sun City? +
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 Sun City? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,398.00 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,403.80 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,702.70 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,713.24 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Sun City? +
Yes. There are 37 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
Sun City
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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