Distance from Mangaung to Durban

N Mangaung → Durban

Road distance

352 km

Metro routes · M13 / N3

Mangaung to Durban is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 352.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 7 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

255.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.38×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 7 min

End point

the fork onto Che Guevara Road

Return: 8 hrs 15 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

247 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 37 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R708.42

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R711.21

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

124° SE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

304° NW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.5783, 28.8233

End coords Destination point

-29.8618, 31.0099

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 Mangaung Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C Durban Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Mangaung → Durban

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Car

352 km

4 hrs 7 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

352 km

~5 hrs 24 min

65 km/h avg

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Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 256 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Mangaung

Finish Durban

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Mangaung to Durban via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Mangaung to Durban via M13

Metro arterial route M13
Start your journey

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.0 km
Turn slight left

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mota Road

8.0 km
Continue straight

4.7 km
Turn slight left

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork

0.1 km
Go straight

29.6 km
Continue straight

8.5 km
Turn right

5.8 km
Merge slight right

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

9.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork

20.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Berea

0.3 km
Go straight onto King Dinuzulu Road

0.9 km
Turn right onto Botanic Gardens Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Cleaver Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Che Guevara Road

0.8 km
Turn left onto Magwaza Maphalala Street

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Che Guevara Road

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 16

Known total R767.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

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

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

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

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

176.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 3 min • 2 hrs 3 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

25.3 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

58.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

19.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

72.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban

06:46 – 17:03

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:54

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 16 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,471.47

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R7.04

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R70.41

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,548.92

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (11)

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 Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Midpoint

176.1 km

Total: 352 km

Midpoint 176.1 km

352 km 248 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 352 km

Return-cycle span 704 km

Traversal time 248 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 176.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.57833, 28.82326

Midpoint -28.98721, 29.80539

End -29.86183, 31.00991

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

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Mangaung from Durban? +

Mangaung is about 352 km from Durban by road.

How long does it take from Mangaung to Durban? +

The drive usually takes about 248 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Mangaung to Durban in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Mangaung 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 Mangaung to Durban? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R708.42 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R711.21 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R707.66 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R741.62 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Mangaung to Durban? +

Yes. There are 16 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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Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

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Keitsleigh School

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Bonjour

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UC Laundromat

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Mr Price

Sastri College

Woolworths

St Anthonys Catholic Primary School

DUT: M.L. Sultan Campus

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Lawries Auto Electrical

Consulate General of the United States

Lesotho Consulate

Glenwood Preparatory School

Orient Islamic School

Superspar

Glenwood High School

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St. Augustine's Primary School

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ethekwini municipality city engineers

Clifton Place

Standard Bank

On Tap Durban

Kingfisher

ABSA

Al Barakah Bank

City View Shopping Centre

Max MotorSport

Department of Home Affairs

PEP

PEP Home

PEP

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Minty's

Arup

Xpression Surf Shop

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Build it Southway Mall

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Transnet Engineering

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