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Distance from Hendrina to Durban N3 N3

Hendrina to Durban N3 N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 542.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 15 min.

N Hendrina → Durban N3 N3
Road distance
542.7 km
M13 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
427.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 15 min
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
375 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R908.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R912.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,012.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,020.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,198.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,204.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,335.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,346.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,577.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,584.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,756.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,771.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
164° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
344° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1583, 29.7161
End coords Destination point
-29.8398, 30.9611
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Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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542.7 km 6 hrs 15 min
Start Hendrina
Finish Durban N3 N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Church Street
    52.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  5. Turn left
    2.6 km
  6. Turn right
    12.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right
    193.0 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    17.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Sherwood
    0.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right
    0.9 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R567.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Routes ↩ Durban N3 N3 → Hendrina Hendrina to Johannesburg Hendrina to Pretoria Hendrina to Cape Town Hendrina to Durban Johannesburg to Durban N3 N3 Pretoria to Durban N3 N3 Cape Town to Durban N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
271.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 7 min • 3 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
90.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban N3 N3
06:28 – 17:16
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 53 min
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,268.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R108.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,387.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Hendrina -26.15833, 29.71611
Midpoint
271.8 km
Total: 542.7 km
Midpoint 271.8 km
542.7 km 6 hrs 15 min
Destination Durban N3 N3 -29.83982, 30.96110

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 542.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,085.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 271.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.15833, 29.71611
Midpoint -28.35207, 29.96363
End -29.83982, 30.96110
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 N3 N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Durban N3 N3
5
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    Durban, 4093, KwaZulu-Natal
  • 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 N3 N3
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N3 N3
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N3 N3
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban N3 N3
2
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Questions 9
How far is Hendrina from Durban N3 N3? +
Hendrina is about 542.7 km from Durban N3 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Hendrina to Durban N3 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hendrina to Durban N3 N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Hendrina to Durban N3 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 Hendrina to Durban N3 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R908.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R912.77 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,012.01 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,020.22 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hendrina to Durban N3 N3? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

: Pietermaritzburg
From Hendrina To Durban N3 N3
: Durban
From Hendrina To Durban N3 N3
: Sherwood
From Hendrina To Durban N3 N3
Mayville
From Hendrina To Durban N3 N3
Johannesburg
From Hendrina To Durban N3 N3

Route Locations

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

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