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Distance from Fourways to Durban N3

Fourways to Durban N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 590.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 44 min.

N Fourways → Durban N3
Road distance
590.9 km
M13 N1 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
520.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 44 min
Start point
Myrtle Road
End point
the fork onto Che Guevara Road
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
404 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R989.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R993.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,101.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,110.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,305.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,311.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,453.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,465.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,717.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,725.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,912.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,928.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
146° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
326° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0045, 28.0042
End coords Destination point
-29.8618, 31.0099
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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590.9 km 6 hrs 44 min
Start Fourways
Finish Durban N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Myrtle Road
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Coral Tree Crescent
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Camdeboo Road
    0.1 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bush Willow Street
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Bush Willow Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Uranium Street
    0.9 km
  7. Turn right onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    3.4 km
  8. Take the ramp straight towards N1 Toll: Pretoria
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    30.6 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    20.3 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Berea
    0.3 km
  15. Go straight onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.9 km
  16. Turn right onto Botanic Gardens Road
    0.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Cleaver Road
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Che Guevara Road
    0.8 km
  19. Turn left onto Magwaza Maphalala Street
    0.1 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R1,385.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Durban N3 → Fourways Fourways to Johannesburg Fourways to Pretoria Fourways to Cape Town Fourways to Durban Johannesburg to Durban N3 Pretoria to Durban N3 Cape Town to Durban N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
295.9 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
42.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
98.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban N3
06:25 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,469.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.82
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R118.17
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,599.80
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Fourways Start: Myrtle Road -26.00447, 28.00424
Midpoint
295.9 km
Total: 590.9 km
Midpoint 295.9 km
590.9 km 6 hrs 44 min
Destination Durban N3 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 590.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,181.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 295.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.00447, 28.00424
Midpoint -28.28616, 29.13700
End -29.86183, 31.00991
Destination services

Available in Durban N3

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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
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Durban N3
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 N3
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N3
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N3
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban N3
2
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Questions 9
How far is Fourways from Durban N3? +
Fourways is about 590.9 km from Durban N3 by road.
How long does it take from Fourways to Durban N3? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Fourways to Durban N3 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 Fourways to Durban N3? +
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 Fourways to Durban N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R989.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R993.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,101.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,110.77 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Fourways to Durban N3? +
Yes. There are 35 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

Coral Tree Crescent
From Fourways To Durban N3
Toll: Pretoria
From Fourways To Durban N3
Western Bypass
From Fourways To Durban N3
: Durban
From Fourways To Durban N3
: Berea
From Fourways To Durban N3

Route Locations

Start area
Fourways
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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