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Distance from Pretoria M3 N1 to Durban N3

Pretoria M3 N1 to Durban N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 632.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 9 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pretoria M3 N1 → Durban N3
Road distance
632.4 km
M13 N1 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
542.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 9 min
End point
the fork onto Che Guevara Road
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
429 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,058.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,063.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,179.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,188.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,396.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,403.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,555.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,568.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,837.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,846.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,047.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,063.85
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
151° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
331° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.6197, 28.2778
End coords Destination point
-29.8618, 31.0099
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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632.4 km 7 hrs 9 min
Start Pretoria M3 N1
Finish Durban N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    34.1 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    20.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Berea
    0.3 km
  12. Go straight onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.9 km
  13. Turn right onto Botanic Gardens Road
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Cleaver Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Che Guevara Road
    0.8 km
  16. Turn left onto Magwaza Maphalala Street
    0.1 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 49
Known total R1,533.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 49 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
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
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
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 -26.062, 28.107
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Durban N3 → Pretoria M3 N1 Pretoria M3 N1 to Johannesburg Pretoria M3 N1 to Pretoria Pretoria M3 N1 to Cape Town Pretoria M3 N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Durban N3 Pretoria to Durban N3 Cape Town to Durban N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
316.7 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 34 min • 3 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
45.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
105.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban N3
06:25 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,643.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.65
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R126.47
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,782.36
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
6
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria M3 N1 -25.61968, 28.27776
Midpoint
316.7 km
Total: 632.4 km
Midpoint 316.7 km
632.4 km 7 hrs 9 min
Destination Durban N3 End: the fork onto Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 632.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,264.7 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 316.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.61968, 28.27776
Midpoint -28.13186, 29.05590
End -29.86183, 31.00991
Destination services

Available in Durban N3

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Durban N3
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 N3
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N3
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N3
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban N3
2
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria M3 N1 from Durban N3? +
Pretoria M3 N1 is about 632.4 km from Durban N3 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria M3 N1 to Durban N3? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria M3 N1 to Durban N3 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 Pretoria M3 N1 to Durban N3? +
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 Pretoria M3 N1 to Durban N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,058.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,063.57 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,179.21 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,188.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria M3 N1 to Durban N3? +
Yes. There are 49 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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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Durban N3
: Germiston
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Durban N3
Durban
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Durban N3
Roodepoort
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Durban N3
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Durban N3
ern Bypass
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Durban N3
: Berea
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Durban N3

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria M3 N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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