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Distance from Durban to Volksrust

N Durban → Volksrust
Road distance
396.9 km
Highway dominant · N11 / N3
Durban to Volksrust is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 396.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 33 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
298.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 33 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
Smit Street
Return: 9 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
273 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R757.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R761.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R923.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R928.79
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,000.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,004.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,217.95
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,225.49
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,315.79
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,321.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,602.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,612.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
338° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
158° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-27.3628, 29.8825
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 23 °C Durban Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Volksrust Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban → Volksrust
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Car
396.9 km
4 hrs 33 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
396.9 km
~6 hrs 6 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
397 km
~47 min
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396.9 km 273 min
Start Durban
Finish Volksrust
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Directions from Durban to Volksrust via N3 and N11
National highway route N3 N11
  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
    202.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right
    12.5 km
  11. Turn left
    2.5 km
  12. Turn right
    154.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right onto Smit Street
    0.5 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 14
Known total R567.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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 ↩ Volksrust → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Volksrust Pretoria to Volksrust Cape Town to Volksrust
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
198.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 16 min • 2 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
66.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Volksrust
06:35 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,659.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R79.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,746.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
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
198.7 km
Total: 396.9 km
Midpoint 198.7 km
396.9 km 273 min
Destination Volksrust End: Smit Street -27.36278, 29.88250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 396.9 km
Return-cycle span 793.8 km
Traversal time 273 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 198.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.81619, 29.69555
End -27.36278, 29.88250
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Volksrust? +
Durban is about 396.9 km from Volksrust by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Volksrust? +
The drive usually takes about 273 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Volksrust in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Volksrust? +
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 Volksrust? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R757.89 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R761.04 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R923.07 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R928.79 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Volksrust? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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
Volksrust
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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