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Distance from Essex Terrace to Durban N3 N1 N5

Essex Terrace to Durban N3 N1 N5 is a short everyday drive, covering about 8.5 km in roughly 7 min.

N Essex Terrace → Durban N3 N1 N5
Road distance
8.5 km
M13 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
5.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 min
Start point
Essex Terrace
End point
Monty Naicker Road
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R14.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R14.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R15.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R16.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R18.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R18.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R21.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R21.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R24.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R24.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R27.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R27.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
119° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
299° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8304, 30.9559
End coords Destination point
-29.8555, 31.0082
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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8.5 km 7 min
Start Essex Terrace
Finish Durban N3 N1 N5
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Essex Terrace
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Take the ramp right towards M13: Durban
    0.4 km
  4. Continue straight onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    1.9 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: City Centre
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    4.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Doctor Yusuf Dadoo Street
    0.0 km
  8. Turn right onto Monty Naicker Road
    1.0 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N3
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Routes ↩ Durban N3 N1 N5 → Essex Terrace Essex Terrace to Johannesburg Essex Terrace to Pretoria Essex Terrace to Cape Town Essex Terrace to Durban Johannesburg to Durban N3 N1 N5 Pretoria to Durban N3 N1 N5 Cape Town to Durban N3 N1 N5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.3 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 min • 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban N3 N1 N5
06:25 – 17:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 21 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R35.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.17
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.71
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R37.58
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Essex Terrace Start: Essex Terrace -29.83038, 30.95589
Midpoint
4.3 km
Total: 8.5 km
Midpoint 4.3 km
8.5 km 7 min
Destination Durban N3 N1 N5 End: Monty Naicker Road -29.85545, 31.00823

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 8.5 km
Return-cycle span 17.1 km
Traversal time 7 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 105.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.83038, 30.95589
Midpoint -29.84958, 30.98739
End -29.85545, 31.00823
Destination services

Available in Durban N3 N1 N5

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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 N3 N1 N5
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Durban N3 N1 N5
5
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Durban N3 N1 N5
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N3 N1 N5
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N3 N1 N5
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban N3 N1 N5
2
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Questions 8
How far is Essex Terrace from Durban N3 N1 N5? +
Essex Terrace is about 8.5 km from Durban N3 N1 N5 by road.
How long does it take from Essex Terrace to Durban N3 N1 N5? +
The drive usually takes about 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Essex Terrace to Durban N3 N1 N5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Essex Terrace to Durban N3 N1 N5? +
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 Essex Terrace to Durban N3 N1 N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R14.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R14.37 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R15.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R16.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Essex Terrace to Durban N3 N1 N5? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Essex Terrace To Durban N3 N1 N5
: City Centre
From Essex Terrace To Durban N3 N1 N5

Route Locations

Start area
Essex Terrace, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban N3 N1 N5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 155.2 km Difference: 146.6 km

Reverse route and related trips

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