Distance from Johannesburg to Durban M70 N3

N Johannesburg → Durban M70 N3

Road distance

562.9 km

Highway dominant · M2 / N3

Johannesburg to Durban M70 N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 562.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 24 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

495.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 24 min

Start point

Commissioner Street

End point

the fork

Return: 12 hrs 49 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

384 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 9 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,100.75

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,101.97

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

145° SE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

325° NW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2050, 28.0497

End coords Destination point

-29.8398, 30.9756

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 9 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Durban M70 N3 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Johannesburg → Durban M70 N3

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Car

562.9 km

6 hrs 24 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

562.9 km

~8 hrs 39 min

65 km/h avg

✈ JNB → DUR (57 min)
↑ 4 hrs 27 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 0 km from start

"54 on Bath is a smaller, more polished hotel in Rosebank, and it feels quite dif…"

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 0 km from start

"Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers is a well-placed hotel for travellers who wa…"

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Hotel Near Durban M70 N3

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 500 km from start

"Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga is a convenient hotel for travellers who want to st…"

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Johannesburg

Finish Durban M70 N3

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Directions from Johannesburg to Durban M70 N3 via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Johannesburg to Durban M70 N3 via M2

Metro arterial route M2
Head on Commissioner Street

0.0 km
Turn right onto Troye Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Mooi Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Marshall Street

1.3 km
Turn right onto John Page Drive

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Main Reef Road

0.7 km
Turn right onto New Goch Road

0.4 km
Take the ramp left towards M2

0.4 km
Merge slight right

5.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3

0.8 km
Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

2.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork

58.7 km
Keep slight left at the fork

464.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban

9.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork

18.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 27

Known total R1,385.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

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

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

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

281.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 12 min • 3 hrs 12 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

40.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

93.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

30.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban M70 N3

06:43 – 17:03

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:53

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 20 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 24 min

SunriseDawn break

06:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,352.90

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.26

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R112.58

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,476.73

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (13)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Midpoint

281.9 km

Total: 562.9 km

Midpoint 281.9 km

562.9 km 385 min

Destination Durban M70 N3 End: the fork -29.83983, 30.97560

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 562.9 km

Return-cycle span 1125.8 km

Traversal time 385 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 281.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972

Midpoint -28.31442, 29.21027

End -29.83983, 30.97560

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Johannesburg from Durban M70 N3? +

Johannesburg is about 562.9 km from Durban M70 N3 by road.

How long does it take from Johannesburg to Durban M70 N3? +

The drive usually takes about 385 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Durban M70 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 Johannesburg to Durban M70 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 Johannesburg to Durban M70 N3? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,100.75 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,101.97 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,096.29 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,134.79 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Durban M70 N3? +

Yes. There are 27 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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