Distance from Potchefstroom R53 to Durban

N Potchefstroom R53 → Durban

Road distance

680.0 km

Highway dominant · M13 / N3

Potchefstroom R53 to Durban is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 680.0 km in roughly 7 hrs 48 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

518.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.31×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 48 min

End point

the fork onto Che Guevara Road

Return: 15 hrs 36 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

468 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 33 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,368.44

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,373.82

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

133° SE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

313° NW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.7074, 27.1029

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 21 °C Potchefstroom R53 Clear Sky View Forecast → 23 °C Durban Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Potchefstroom R53 → Durban

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Car

680.0 km

7 hrs 48 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

680.0 km

~10 hrs 27 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 119 km to Lanseria International
✈ HLA → CPT → DUR (1 hr 1 min)
↑ 2 hrs 21 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Potchefstroom R53 to Durban

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Hotel Near Durban

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 519 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 Potchefstroom R53

Finish Durban

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Potchefstroom R53 to Durban via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Potchefstroom R53 to Durban via M13

Metro arterial route M13
Start your journey

0.0 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Retief Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive

0.4 km
Turn left onto James Moroka Avenue

0.6 km
Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive

104.7 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

18.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg

1.7 km
Merge slight right

57.8 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 30

Known total R1,385.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 30 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

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

Mooi

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

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115

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

340.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 54 min • 3 hrs 54 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

49.0 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

113.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

36.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

76.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban

06:48 – 17:03

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:55

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 14 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 34 min

SunriseDawn break

06:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,842.41

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R13.60

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R136.00

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,992.01

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (14)

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 Potchefstroom R53 -26.70738, 27.10293

Midpoint

340.4 km

Total: 680.0 km

Midpoint 340.4 km

680.0 km 7 hrs 48 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 680.0 km

Return-cycle span 1,360.0 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 48 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 340.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.70738, 27.10293

Midpoint -27.93636, 28.96699

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 Potchefstroom R53 from Durban? +

Potchefstroom R53 is about 680.0 km from Durban by road.

How long does it take from Potchefstroom R53 to Durban? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Potchefstroom R53 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 Potchefstroom R53 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 Potchefstroom R53 to Durban? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,368.44 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,373.82 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,366.97 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,432.58 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Potchefstroom R53 to Durban? +

Yes. There are 30 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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Distance from Potchefstroom R53 to Durban

Places from Potchefstroom R53 to Durban

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Woolworths

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Pick n Pay Express

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Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

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Keitsleigh School

Pick n Pay Express

Bonjour

Shoprite

Quickshop

UC Laundromat

Shoprite

Mr Price

Sastri College

Woolworths

St Anthonys Catholic Primary School

DUT: M.L. Sultan Campus

Shell Select

Lawries Auto Electrical

Consulate General of the United States

Lesotho Consulate

Glenwood Preparatory School

Orient Islamic School

Superspar

Glenwood High School

Quickshop

St. Augustine's Primary School

Shell Select

Pick n Pay

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

Shell Select

Minty's

Arup

Xpression Surf Shop

Shell Select

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Build it Southway Mall

Shell Select

Transnet Engineering

Shell

Tile Africa

Saxony Westwood

Quickshop

Shoprite

Pick n Pay

Checkers

Shell Select

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

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