Distance from Paarl to Durban M94

N Paarl → Durban M94

Road distance

1578.5 km

Mixed roads · M13 / N1 / N3 / N5 / R301

Paarl to Durban M94 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,578.5 km in roughly 17 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,216.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.30×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

17 hrs 34 min

Start point

Lady Grey Street

End point

the fork onto Che Guevara Road

Return: 35 hrs 8 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1054 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

89.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops

19 hrs 34 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R3,013.97

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R3,026.47

See more fuel details from Paarl to Durban M94

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

73° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

253° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.7310, 18.9642

End coords Destination point

-29.8618, 31.0099

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 14 °C Paarl Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C Durban M94 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Paarl → Durban M94

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Car

1578.5 km

17 hrs 34 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1578.5 km

~24 hrs 17 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 43 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → DUR (2 hrs 33 min)
↑ 12 hrs 44 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Paarl to Durban M94

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Convenience store Soon after Paarl

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Paarl

Finish Durban M94

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Paarl to Durban M94 via N1 and N5 and N3

National highway route N1N5N3
Directions from Paarl to Durban M94 via M13

Metro arterial route M13
Directions from Paarl to Durban M94 via R301

Provincial road route R301
Head on Lady Grey Street

1.2 km
Turn left onto Huguenot Bypass towards R301: Paarl East

0.3 km
Turn right onto Klein Drakenstein Road

3.7 km
Turn right onto Sonstraal Road

0.3 km
Take the ramp left towards N1: Worcester

0.4 km
Merge slight right

401.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

644.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5

0.6 km
Turn right

66.5 km
Continue straight

71.4 km
Turn right onto Hospital Road

91.6 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 19

Known total R949.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

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

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

789.2 km

Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

8 hrs 47 min • 8 hrs 47 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

113.6 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

262.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

85.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban M94

06:41 – 17:04

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 23 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:41

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,597.94

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R31.57

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R315.69

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,945.20

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (17)

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 Paarl Start: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421

Midpoint

789.2 km

Total: 1578.5 km

Midpoint 789.2 km

1578.5 km 1054 min

Destination Durban M94 End: the fork onto Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

One-way road span 1578.5 km

Return-cycle span 3157 km

Traversal time 1054 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 789.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421

Midpoint -30.39788, 25.67226

End -29.86183, 31.00991

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Paarl from Durban M94? +

Paarl is about 1578.5 km from Durban M94 by road.

How long does it take from Paarl to Durban M94? +

The drive usually takes about 1054 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Durban M94 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 Paarl to Durban M94? +

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 Paarl to Durban M94? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,013.97 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,026.47 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,670.85 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,693.58 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Durban M94? +

Yes. There are 19 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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