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Distance from Giyani R81 to Durban

Giyani R81 to Durban is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,067.9 km in roughly 11 hrs 53 min.

N Giyani R81 → Durban
Road distance
1,067.9 km
M13 N1 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
728.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 53 min
End point
the fork onto Che Guevara Road
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
713 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,787.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,796.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,991.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,007.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,358.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,369.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,627.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,648.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,103.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,118.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,457.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,485.24
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
178° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
358° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.3153, 30.7256
End coords Destination point
-29.8618, 31.0099
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,067.9 km 11 hrs 53 min
Start Giyani R81
Finish Durban
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    0.7 km
  5. Turn right
    2.2 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  9. Continue
    0.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Main
    1.3 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.1 km
  12. Turn right
    72.1 km
  13. Turn left
    26.9 km
  14. Turn left
    361.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork
    20.3 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Berea
    0.3 km
  25. Go straight onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.9 km
  26. Turn right onto Botanic Gardens Road
    0.1 km
  27. Continue straight onto Cleaver Road
    0.2 km
  28. Turn left onto Che Guevara Road
    0.8 km
  29. Turn left onto Magwaza Maphalala Street
    0.1 km
  30. Keep slight right at the fork onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 71
Known total R2,585.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 71 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Routes ↩ Durban → Giyani R81 Giyani R81 to Johannesburg Giyani R81 to Pretoria Giyani R81 to Cape Town Giyani R81 to Durban Johannesburg to Durban Pretoria to Durban Cape Town to Durban
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
534.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 56 min • 5 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
76.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
177.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
57.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban
06:25 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,463.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R213.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,698.61
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
6
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Giyani R81 -23.31528, 30.72556
Midpoint
534.8 km
Total: 1,067.9 km
Midpoint 534.8 km
1,067.9 km 11 hrs 53 min
Destination Durban 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 1,067.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,135.7 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 534.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.31528, 30.72556
Midpoint -26.37626, 28.24450
End -29.86183, 31.00991
Destination services

Available in Durban

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Durban
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
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Durban

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Warm coast metro
Standout Beachfront city with year-round coastal pull
Best for Who this destination suits
Beach break Family travel Events trip Business travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The beachfront, central Durban, uMhlanga side and wider metro arrivals do not behave the same way. Route planning works best with the final district named clearly.
Local pulse
Durban Tourism is actively promoting current travel deals, events and city adventures, so timing can add real value to a Durban-bound trip.
Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Durban Tourism
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Durban as a coastal base for beaches, family trips, business events and onward drives into the North Coast, South Coast and Midlands.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Durban Tourism actively promotes deals, events and travel planning
The city combines leisure and event travel
The wider metro is more spread out than a single-city label suggests
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Giyani R81 from Durban? +
Giyani R81 is about 1,067.9 km from Durban by road.
How long does it take from Giyani R81 to Durban? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Giyani R81 to Durban 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 Giyani R81 to Durban? +
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 Giyani R81 to Durban? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,787.61 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,796.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,991.35 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,007.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Giyani R81 to Durban? +
Yes. There are 71 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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: Johannesburg
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Bloemfontein
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ern Bypass
From Giyani R81 To Durban
: Durban
From Giyani R81 To Durban
: Berea
From Giyani R81 To Durban

Route Locations

Start area
Giyani R81, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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