Distance from Sofia N1 to Durban

N Sofia N1 → Durban

Road distance

1631.1 km

Highway dominant · M13 / N1 / N3 / N5 / R300

Sofia N1 to Durban is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,631.1 km in roughly 18 hrs 7 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,255.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.30×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

18 hrs 7 min

Start point

Sofia Street

End point

the fork onto Che Guevara Road

Return: 36 hrs 16 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1087 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops

20 hrs 22 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R3,114.46

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R3,127.38

See more fuel details from Sofia N1 to Durban

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

72° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

252° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.0363, 18.6307

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 17 °C Sofia N1 Cloudy View Forecast → 20 °C Durban Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Sofia N1 → Durban

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Car

1631.1 km

18 hrs 7 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1631.1 km

~25 hrs 5 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 14 hrs 52 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Durban

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

35 places View all →

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Convenience store 0.4 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Sofia N1

Finish Durban

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Sofia N1 to Durban via N1 and N5 and N3

National highway route N1 N5 N3

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Directions from Sofia N1 to Durban via M13

Metro arterial route M13

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Directions from Sofia N1 to Durban via R300

Provincial road route R300

3 route directions identified on this trip

Head on Sofia Street

0.0 km
Turn right onto Christine Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Olympics Street

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Alpine Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Morgenster Road

0.8 km
Turn right onto A.Z. Berman Drive

2.2 km
Continue straight onto Stock Road

0.1 km
Turn right towards R300: Bellville

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Cape Flats Freeway

2.8 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

14.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl

1.5 km
Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway

436.5 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 21

Known total R1,009.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

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

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

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

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

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

815.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 hrs 3 min • 9 hrs 3 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

117.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

271.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

88.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban

06:34 – 17:09

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 35 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:34

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,817.94

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R32.62

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R326.22

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,176.78

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (21)

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 Sofia N1 Start: Sofia Street -34.03626, 18.63072

Midpoint

815.5 km

Total: 1631.1 km

Midpoint 815.5 km

1631.1 km 1088 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 1631.1 km

Return-cycle span 3262.2 km

Traversal time 1088 min

Maneuver count 30

Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 815.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03626, 18.63072

Midpoint -30.55959, 25.47925

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 Sofia N1 from Durban? +

Sofia N1 is about 1631.1 km from Durban by road.

How long does it take from Sofia N1 to Durban? +

The drive usually takes about 1088 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Sofia N1 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 Sofia N1 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 Sofia N1 to Durban? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,114.46 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,127.38 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,793.26 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,816.74 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Sofia N1 to Durban? +

Yes. There are 21 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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Route Locations

Start area

Sofia N1, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Durban

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Keitsleigh School

Pick n Pay Express

Bonjour

Shoprite

Quickshop

Shoprite

Mr Price

Sastri College

Woolworths

St Anthonys Catholic Primary School

DUT: M.L. Sultan Campus

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Glenwood Preparatory School

Orient Islamic School

Superspar

Glenwood High School

Quickshop

St. Augustine's Primary School

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Pick n Pay

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Kingfisher

ABSA

Al Barakah Bank

City View Shopping Centre

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