Distance from Sanddrift to Durban

N Sanddrift → Durban

Road distance

1836.3 km

Mixed roads · M13 / N1 / N3 / N5 / R355

Sanddrift to Durban is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,836.3 km in roughly 21 hrs 54 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,390.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.32×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

21 hrs 54 min

End point

the fork onto Che Guevara Road

Return: 43 hrs 48 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1314 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops

24 hrs 24 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R3,695.31

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R3,709.85

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

100° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

280° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.4104, 16.7765

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 22 °C Sanddrift Clear Sky View Forecast → 21 °C Durban Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Sanddrift → Durban

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Car

1836.3 km

21 hrs 54 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1836.3 km

~28 hrs 15 min

65 km/h avg

Places along your journey

Places from Sanddrift to Durban

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Hotel Around halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 922 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 922 km from start

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Hotel Around halfway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 922 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 922 km from start

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Hotel Near Durban

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 1,391 km from start

"Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga is a convenient hotel for travellers who want to st…"

B 1,391 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Sanddrift

Finish Durban

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Sanddrift to Durban via N1 and N5 and N3

National highway route N1N5N3
Directions from Sanddrift to Durban via M13

Metro arterial route M13
Directions from Sanddrift to Durban via R355

Provincial road route R355
Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Continue slight right onto Baken

0.9 km
Continue right onto Baken

11.6 km
Continue slight right onto Baken

29.1 km
Continue straight

87.3 km
Turn left onto Main Road

91.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right

48.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R355: Springbok

0.5 km
Turn left onto Kokerboom Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Koeboegas Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Street

161.7 km
Continue straight onto Skool Street

0.6 km
Continue straight onto 4th Street

171.1 km
Turn left

39.2 km
Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

114.4 km
Turn left

281.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road

3.6 km
Continue straight onto Long Street

1.7 km
Turn right onto Bultfontein Road

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Dalham Road

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Oliver Street

4.0 km
Continue straight onto Nathan Street

150.5 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

111.3 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 17

Known total R845.50

Main toll road N3

This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Mooi Plaza

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

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

917.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

10 hrs 57 min • 10 hrs 57 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

132.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

305.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

99.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

75.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban

06:46 – 17:02

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:54

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 15 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

8 hrs 49 min

SunriseDawn break

06:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R7,675.60

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R36.73

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R367.25

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R8,079.58

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (24)

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 Sanddrift -28.41039, 16.77649

Midpoint

917.8 km

Total: 1836.3 km

Midpoint 917.8 km

1836.3 km 1314 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 1836.3 km

Return-cycle span 3672.6 km

Traversal time 1314 min

Maneuver count 44

Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 917.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.41039, 16.77649

Midpoint -28.82489, 23.50467

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 Sanddrift from Durban? +

Sanddrift is about 1836.3 km from Durban by road.

How long does it take from Sanddrift to Durban? +

The drive usually takes about 1314 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,695.31 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,709.85 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,691.34 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,868.50 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Sanddrift to Durban? +

Yes. There are 17 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 Sanddrift to Durban

Places from Sanddrift to Durban

Cash&Carry

Quickshop

Shell

Panino

Shell Select

Mugg & Bean

Shell

Total Sports

Quickshop

Quickshop

Pick n Pay Express

Shell Select

Shell Select

Shell Select

Shell Select

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Shell Select

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

Shell Select

Build it Southway Mall

Shell Select

Transnet Engineering

Shell

Tile Africa

Saxony Westwood

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Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

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Travelling to Durban