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Distance from Johannesburg to Durban N1

Johannesburg to Durban N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 567.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 29 min.

N Johannesburg → Durban N1
Road distance
567.5 km
M13 M2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
499.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 29 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
the fork onto Che Guevara Road
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
389 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R950.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R954.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,058.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,066.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,253.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,259.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,396.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,407.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,649.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,657.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,837.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,852.25
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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
-29.8618, 31.0099
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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567.5 km 6 hrs 29 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Durban N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Marshall Street
    1.3 km
  6. Turn right onto John Page Drive
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto New Goch Road
    0.4 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards M2
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    5.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    20.3 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Berea
    0.3 km
  18. Go straight onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.9 km
  19. Turn right onto Botanic Gardens Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto Cleaver Road
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Che Guevara Road
    0.8 km
  22. Turn left onto Magwaza Maphalala Street
    0.1 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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.
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
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
284.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 14 min • 3 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
94.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban N1
06:25 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 26 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,372.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.35
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R113.50
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,497.09
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
284.2 km
Total: 567.5 km
Midpoint 284.2 km
567.5 km 6 hrs 29 min
Destination Durban N1 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 567.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,135.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 284.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -28.32043, 29.23138
End -29.86183, 31.00991
Destination services

Available in Durban N1

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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 N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Durban N1
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 N1
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N1
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban N1
2
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Durban N1? +
Johannesburg is about 567.5 km from Durban N1 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Durban N1? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Durban N1 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 N1? +
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 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R950.03 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R954.52 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,058.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,066.89 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Durban N1? +
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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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Johannesburg To Durban N1
Kimberley
From Johannesburg To Durban N1
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg To Durban N1
: Berea
From Johannesburg To Durban N1

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban N1, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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