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Distance from Fauresmith to Durban N1

Fauresmith to Durban N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 762.2 km in roughly 9 hrs 29 min.

N Fauresmith → Durban N1
Road distance
762.2 km
M13 N1 N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
549.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 29 min
End point
the fork onto Che Guevara Road
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
569 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,455.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,461.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,772.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,783.59
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,920.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,928.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,338.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,353.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,526.75
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,537.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,077.45
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,096.50
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
93° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
273° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.7485, 25.3146
End coords Destination point
-29.8618, 31.0099
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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762.2 km 9 hrs 29 min
Start Fauresmith
Finish Durban N1
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    1.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    10.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right
    3.0 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    7.5 km
  7. Go straight
    99.2 km
  8. Take the ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    116.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  11. Turn right
    66.5 km
  12. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    20.3 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Berea
    0.3 km
  18. Go straight onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.9 km
  19. Turn right onto Botanic Gardens Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto Cleaver Road
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Che Guevara Road
    0.8 km
  22. Turn left onto Magwaza Maphalala Street
    0.1 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R845.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Durban N1 → Fauresmith Fauresmith to Johannesburg Fauresmith to Pretoria Fauresmith to Cape Town Fauresmith to Durban Johannesburg to Durban N1 Pretoria to Durban N1 Cape Town to Durban N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
381.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 44 min • 4 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
54.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
126.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
41.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban N1
06:30 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
26 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,186.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R152.44
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,353.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Fauresmith -29.74854, 25.31465
Midpoint
381.1 km
Total: 762.2 km
Midpoint 381.1 km
762.2 km 9 hrs 29 min
Destination Durban N1 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 762.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,524.4 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 381.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.74854, 25.31465
Midpoint -28.25362, 28.35266
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 N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Durban N1
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 N1
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N1
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban N1
2
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Questions 9
How far is Fauresmith from Durban N1? +
Fauresmith is about 762.2 km from Durban N1 by road.
How long does it take from Fauresmith to Durban N1? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Fauresmith to Durban N1 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 Fauresmith to Durban N1? +
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 Fauresmith to Durban N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,455.41 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,461.44 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,772.61 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,783.59 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Fauresmith to Durban N1? +
Yes. There are 17 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

: Kroonstad
From Fauresmith To Durban N1
Western Bypass
From Fauresmith To Durban N1
: Senekal
From Fauresmith To Durban N1
Theunissen
From Fauresmith To Durban N1
: Durban
From Fauresmith To Durban N1
: Berea
From Fauresmith To Durban N1

Route Locations

Start area
Fauresmith
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban N1, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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