Distance from Durban to Western Bypass

N Durban → Western Bypass

Road distance

593.2 km

Highway dominant · M94 / N1 / N3

Durban to Western Bypass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 593.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 45 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

516.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 45 min

Start point

Che Guevara Road

End point

Western Bypass

Return: 13 hrs 30 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

405 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 30 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,193.73

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,198.43

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

324° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

144° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.8618, 31.0099

End coords Destination point

-26.0716, 27.9742

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 14 °C Durban Fair View Forecast → 8 °C Western Bypass Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Durban → Western Bypass

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Car

593.2 km

6 hrs 45 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

593.2 km

~9 hrs 7 min

65 km/h avg

✈ DUR → CPT → HLA (1 hr 1 min)
🚗 16 km from Lanseria International
↑ 3 hrs 41 min faster than driving · Search →

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Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Durban

Finish Western Bypass

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Durban to Western Bypass via N3 and N1

National highway route N3N1
Directions from Durban to Western Bypass via M94

Metro arterial route M94
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

15.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards N1: Pretoria

1.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria

1.2 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

21.9 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 33

Known total R1,411.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073

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 -26.092, 27.968

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Routes ↩ Western Bypass → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Western Bypass Pretoria to Western Bypass Cape Town to Western Bypass

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

297.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 22 min • 3 hrs 22 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

42.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

98.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

32.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Western Bypass

06:50 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

13 hrs 44 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,479.52

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.86

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R118.64

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,610.02

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

297.0 km

Total: 593.2 km

Midpoint 297.0 km

593.2 km 405 min

Destination Western Bypass End: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 593.2 km

Return-cycle span 1186.4 km

Traversal time 405 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 297.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -28.27664, 29.14081

End -26.07156, 27.97418

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Questions 9

How far is Durban from Western Bypass? +

Durban is about 593.2 km from Western Bypass by road.

How long does it take from Durban to Western Bypass? +

The drive usually takes about 405 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban to Western Bypass 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 Western Bypass? +

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 Western Bypass? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,193.73 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,198.43 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,192.45 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,249.68 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban to Western Bypass? +

Yes. There are 33 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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