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Distance from Grahamstown to Durban R63 M13

Grahamstown to Durban R63 M13 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 784.1 km in roughly 9 hrs 42 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Grahamstown → Durban R63 M13
Road distance
784.1 km
M13 N2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
571.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 42 min
Start point
Carlisle Street
End point
King Cetshwayo Highway
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
582 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,312.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,318.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,462.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,474.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,731.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,740.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,929.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,944.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,278.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,289.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,538.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,559.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
49° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
229° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.3071, 26.5273
End coords Destination point
-29.8328, 30.9688
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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784.1 km 9 hrs 42 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Durban R63 M13
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Carlisle Street
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Knight Street
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Cawood Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto High Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Kowie Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Link Street
    0.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaufort Street
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Raglan Road
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Beaufort Street
    5.3 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left
    110.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  13. Continue
    0.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  15. Continue
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right
    0.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  18. Continue straight onto Maitland Road
    4.3 km
  19. Continue straight onto Komga Road
    67.3 km
  20. Turn left
    163.6 km
  21. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    304.3 km
  22. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  23. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork
    14.0 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Durban
    0.2 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    1.6 km
  27. Merge slight right
    0.4 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Sherwood
    0.4 km
  29. Turn sharp left onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    1.1 km
  30. Continue make a U-turn onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    0.0 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Routes ↩ Durban R63 M13 → Grahamstown Grahamstown to Johannesburg Grahamstown to Pretoria Grahamstown to Cape Town Grahamstown to Durban Johannesburg to Durban R63 M13 Pretoria to Durban R63 M13 Cape Town to Durban R63 M13
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Halfway point
392.2 km
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 51 min • 4 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
56.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
130.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
42.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban R63 M13
06:24 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,277.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R156.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,450.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown Start: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
392.2 km
Total: 784.1 km
Midpoint 392.2 km
784.1 km 9 hrs 42 min
Destination Durban R63 M13 End: King Cetshwayo Highway -29.83277, 30.96882

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 784.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,568.2 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 392.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -31.33321, 28.80770
End -29.83277, 30.96882
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 R63 M13
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Durban R63 M13
4
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Durban R63 M13
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban R63 M13
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban R63 M13
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban R63 M13
2
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Questions 9
How far is Grahamstown from Durban R63 M13? +
Grahamstown is about 784.1 km from Durban R63 M13 by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Durban R63 M13? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Durban R63 M13 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 Grahamstown to Durban R63 M13? +
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 Grahamstown to Durban R63 M13? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,312.57 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,318.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,462.18 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,474.03 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Durban R63 M13? +
Yes. There are 8 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Grahamstown To Durban R63 M13
Pietermaritzburg
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Johannesburg
From Grahamstown To Durban R63 M13
: Sherwood
From Grahamstown To Durban R63 M13
Mayville
From Grahamstown To Durban R63 M13

Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban R63 M13, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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