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Distance from The Ark Christian School 5 Old Faure Road Driftsands Cape Town 7100 to Durban N3

The Ark Christian School 5 Old Faure Road Driftsands Cape Town 7100 to Durban N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,629.3 km in roughly 18 hrs 7 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N The Ark Christian School 5 Old Faure Road Driftsands Cape Town 7100 → Durban N3
Road distance
1,629.3 km
M13 N1 N2 N3 N5 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,250.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 7 min
End point
the fork onto Che Guevara Road
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1087 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.9 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 R23.25 / litre
R2,727.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,740.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,038.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,062.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,598.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,615.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,008.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,041.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,735.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,757.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,274.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,317.65
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🧭 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
-34.0150, 18.6790
End coords Destination point
-29.8618, 31.0099
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,629.3 km 18 hrs 7 min
Start The Ark Christian School 5 Old Faure Road Driftsands Cape Town 7100
Finish Durban N3
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Old Faure Road
    1.9 km
  4. Turn left onto Mew Way
    0.4 km
  5. Take the ramp right towards N2: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    1.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards R300: Bellville
    1.5 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    436.5 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  14. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right
    66.5 km
  17. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  19. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork
    20.3 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Berea
    0.3 km
  23. Go straight onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.9 km
  24. Turn right onto Botanic Gardens Road
    0.1 km
  25. Continue straight onto Cleaver Road
    0.2 km
  26. Turn left onto Che Guevara Road
    0.8 km
  27. Turn left onto Magwaza Maphalala Street
    0.1 km
  28. Keep slight right at the fork onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 21
Known total R1,009.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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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Halfway point
814.6 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
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
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
117.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
271.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
88.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban N3
06:25 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,810.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R32.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R325.86
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,168.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (26)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin The Ark Christian School 5 Old Faure Road Driftsands Cape Town 7100 -34.01495, 18.67900
Midpoint
814.6 km
Total: 1,629.3 km
Midpoint 814.6 km
1,629.3 km 18 hrs 7 min
Destination Durban N3 End: the fork onto Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,629.3 km
Return-cycle span 3,258.6 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 814.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.01495, 18.67900
Midpoint -30.55500, 25.48692
End -29.86183, 31.00991
Destination services

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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 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 The Ark Christian School 5 Old Faure Road Driftsands Cape Town 7100 from Durban N3? +
The Ark Christian School 5 Old Faure Road Driftsands Cape Town 7100 is about 1,629.3 km from Durban N3 by road.
How long does it take from The Ark Christian School 5 Old Faure Road Driftsands Cape Town 7100 to Durban N3? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from The Ark Christian School 5 Old Faure Road Driftsands Cape Town 7100 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 The Ark Christian School 5 Old Faure Road Driftsands Cape Town 7100 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 The Ark Christian School 5 Old Faure Road Driftsands Cape Town 7100 to Durban N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,727.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,740.36 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,038.33 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,062.96 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from The Ark Christian School 5 Old Faure Road Driftsands Cape Town 7100 to Durban N3? +
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. 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

Mew Way
From The Ark Christian School 5 Old Faure Road Driftsands Cape Town 7100 To Durban N3
: Cape Town
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: Mitchell's Plain
From The Ark Christian School 5 Old Faure Road Driftsands Cape Town 7100 To Durban N3
Bellville
From The Ark Christian School 5 Old Faure Road Driftsands Cape Town 7100 To Durban N3
: Paarl
From The Ark Christian School 5 Old Faure Road Driftsands Cape Town 7100 To Durban N3
Worcester
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: Johannesburg
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: Senekal
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Theunissen
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: Durban
From The Ark Christian School 5 Old Faure Road Driftsands Cape Town 7100 To Durban N3

Route Locations

Start area
The Ark Christian School 5 Old Faure Road Driftsands Cape Town 7100, Western Cape
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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