Distance from Ormande to Durban

N Ormande → Durban

Road distance

589.2 km

Highway dominant · M13 / N1 / N3

Ormande to Durban is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 589.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 41 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

514.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 41 min

Start point

Winnie Mandela Drive

End point

the fork onto Che Guevara Road

Return: 13 hrs 23 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

401 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

88.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 26 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,185.66

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,190.33

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

146° SE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

326° NW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.0645, 28.0244

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 10 °C Ormande Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 19 °C Durban Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Ormande → Durban

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Car

589.2 km

6 hrs 41 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

589.2 km

~9 hrs 3 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 17 km to Lanseria International
✈ HLA → CPT → DUR (1 hr 1 min)
↑ 3 hrs 5 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Durban

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 514 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 Ormande

Finish Durban

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Ormande to Durban via N1 and N3

National highway route N1N3
Directions from Ormande to Durban via M13

Metro arterial route M13
Head on Winnie Mandela Drive

3.1 km
Take the ramp slight right towards N1 Toll: Pretoria

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

30.6 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

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 20

Known total R676.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Blouvalk

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

295.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 20 min • 3 hrs 20 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

42.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

98.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

31.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.2%

☀ 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

R2,462.76

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.78

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R117.84

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,592.38

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 Ormande Start: Winnie Mandela Drive -26.06452, 28.02435

Midpoint

295.0 km

Total: 589.2 km

Midpoint 295.0 km

589.2 km 402 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 589.2 km

Return-cycle span 1178.4 km

Traversal time 402 min

Maneuver count 15

Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 295.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.06452, 28.02435

Midpoint -28.29232, 29.13433

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 Ormande from Durban? +

Ormande is about 589.2 km from Durban by road.

How long does it take from Ormande to Durban? +

The drive usually takes about 402 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Ormande to Durban 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 Ormande 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 Ormande to Durban? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,185.66 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,190.33 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,184.39 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,241.23 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Ormande to Durban? +

Yes. There are 20 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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