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Distance from Emalahleni to Durban M43

Emalahleni to Durban M43 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 622.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 11 min.

N Emalahleni → Durban M43
Road distance
622.5 km
M13 N11 N3 N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
477.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 11 min
Start point
Eadie Street
End point
the fork onto Che Guevara Road
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
431 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,188.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,193.60
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,447.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,456.70
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,568.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,574.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,910.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,922.03
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,063.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,072.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,513.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,528.99
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
159° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
339° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8762, 29.2100
End coords Destination point
-29.8618, 31.0099
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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622.5 km 7 hrs 11 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish Durban M43
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.8 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight
    1.3 km
  6. Continue straight
    31.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right
    41.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    53.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  12. Turn left
    2.6 km
  13. Turn right
    12.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  15. Merge slight right
    193.0 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    20.3 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Berea
    0.3 km
  19. Go straight onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.9 km
  20. Turn right onto Botanic Gardens Road
    0.1 km
  21. Continue straight onto Cleaver Road
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Che Guevara Road
    0.8 km
  23. Turn left onto Magwaza Maphalala Street
    0.1 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R735.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Routes ↩ Durban M43 → Emalahleni Emalahleni to Johannesburg Emalahleni to Pretoria Emalahleni to Cape Town Emalahleni to Durban Johannesburg to Durban M43 Pretoria to Durban M43 Cape Town to Durban M43
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
311.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 35 min • 3 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
103.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban M43
06:30 – 17:13
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,602.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.45
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R124.50
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,739.09
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni Start: Eadie Street -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
311.7 km
Total: 622.5 km
Midpoint 311.7 km
622.5 km 7 hrs 11 min
Destination Durban M43 End: the fork onto Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 622.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,245.0 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 311.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -28.04126, 29.97911
End -29.86183, 31.00991
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Durban M43
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Durban M43
5
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Durban M43
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban M43
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban M43
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban M43
2
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Questions 9
How far is Emalahleni from Durban M43? +
Emalahleni is about 622.5 km from Durban M43 by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to Durban M43? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to Durban M43 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 Emalahleni to Durban M43? +
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 Emalahleni to Durban M43? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,188.66 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,193.60 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,447.73 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,456.70 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Durban M43? +
Yes. There are 16 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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Towns along the route

: Hendrina
From Emalahleni To Durban M43
Middelburg ()
From Emalahleni To Durban M43
: Pietermaritzburg
From Emalahleni To Durban M43
: Durban
From Emalahleni To Durban M43
: Berea
From Emalahleni To Durban M43

Route Locations

Start area
Emalahleni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban M43, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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