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Distance from Sherwood to Durban R63 N3

Sherwood to Durban R63 N3 is a short everyday drive, covering about 9.5 km in roughly 9 min.

N Sherwood → Durban R63 N3
Road distance
9.5 km
M32 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
3.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 min
Start point
Locksley Drive
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R15.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R17.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R20.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R21.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R23.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R23.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R27.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R27.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R30.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R31.00
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
245° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
65° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8289, 30.9772
End coords Destination point
-29.8402, 30.9498
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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9.5 km 9 min
Start Sherwood
Finish Durban R63 N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Locksley Drive
    0.5 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Locksley Drive
    0.5 km
  3. Turn left onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    1.3 km
  4. Turn right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.7 km
  5. Merge slight right
    3.4 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M32: Westville
    0.3 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards M32: Westville
    0.2 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards M32: Westville
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right onto Saint James Avenue
    0.1 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Durban
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right
    1.7 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N3
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Routes ↩ Durban R63 N3 → Sherwood Sherwood to Johannesburg Sherwood to Pretoria Sherwood to Cape Town Sherwood to Durban Johannesburg to Durban R63 N3 Pretoria to Durban R63 N3 Cape Town to Durban R63 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.7 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
30.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban R63 N3
06:24 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 21 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R39.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R41.80
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sherwood Start: Locksley Drive -29.82889, 30.97722
Midpoint
4.7 km
Total: 9.5 km
Midpoint 4.7 km
9.5 km 9 min
Destination Durban R63 N3 -29.84021, 30.94977

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 9.5 km
Return-cycle span 19.0 km
Traversal time 9 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 126.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.82889, 30.97722
Midpoint -29.84047, 30.95168
End -29.84021, 30.94977
Destination services

Available in Durban R63 N3

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Durban R63 N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Durban R63 N3
3
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    Durban, 4093, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Durban R63 N3
1
  • ABSA
    150 Avondale Road, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban R63 N3
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban R63 N3
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban R63 N3
2
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Questions 8
How far is Sherwood from Durban R63 N3? +
Sherwood is about 9.5 km from Durban R63 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Sherwood to Durban R63 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sherwood to Durban R63 N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sherwood to Durban R63 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 Sherwood to Durban R63 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R15.90 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R15.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R17.71 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R17.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sherwood to Durban R63 N3? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Sherwood To Durban R63 N3
: Westville
From Sherwood To Durban R63 N3
The Pavilion
From Sherwood To Durban R63 N3
: Durban
From Sherwood To Durban R63 N3

Route Locations

Start area
Sherwood
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban R63 N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

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Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 58.8 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 3.7 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 10.4 km

Reverse route and related trips

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