Distance from Waterfront M13 to Durban N1

N Waterfront M13 → Durban N1

Road distance

1636.4 km

Highway dominant · M13 / N3 / N5

Waterfront M13 to Durban N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,636.4 km in roughly 18 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,269.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.29×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

18 hrs 11 min

End point

the fork onto Che Guevara Road

Return: 36 hrs 22 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1091 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops

20 hrs 26 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R3,293.15

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R3,306.11

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

73° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

253° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9031, 18.4217

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 11 °C Waterfront M13 Fog View Forecast → 19 °C Durban N1 Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Waterfront M13 → Durban N1

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Car

1636.4 km

18 hrs 11 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1636.4 km

~25 hrs 10 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 18 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → DUR (2 hrs 33 min)
↑ 13 hrs 47 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Waterfront M13

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 3 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 3 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Waterfront M13

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 3 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

B 3 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Before halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 909 km from start

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

B 909 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Before halfway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 910 km from start

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

B 910 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Durban N1

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 1,269 km from start

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

B 1,269 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Waterfront M13

Finish Durban N1

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Waterfront M13 to Durban N1 via N5 and N3

National highway route N5N3
Directions from Waterfront M13 to Durban N1 via M13

Metro arterial route M13
Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn left

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane

0.0 km
Continue onto Breakwater Lane

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane

0.0 km
Continue onto Breakwater Lane

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Dock Road

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Dock Road

1.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Dock Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Dock Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard

0.8 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards Paarl

462.1 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 11

Known total R508.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

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

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

818.1 km

Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 hrs 5 min • 9 hrs 5 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

117.8 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

272.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

88.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban N1

06:46 – 17:02

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:54

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 15 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,840.27

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R32.73

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R327.29

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,200.29

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (42)

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 Waterfront M13 -33.90306, 18.42167

Midpoint

818.1 km

Total: 1636.4 km

Midpoint 818.1 km

1636.4 km 1091 min

Destination Durban N1 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 1636.4 km

Return-cycle span 3272.8 km

Traversal time 1091 min

Maneuver count 33

Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 818.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90306, 18.42167

Midpoint -30.57084, 25.45510

End -29.86183, 31.00991

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 10

How far is Waterfront M13 from Durban N1? +

Waterfront M13 is about 1636.4 km from Durban N1 by road.

How long does it take from Waterfront M13 to Durban N1? +

The drive usually takes about 1091 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Waterfront M13 to Durban N1 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 Waterfront M13 to Durban N1? +

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 Waterfront M13 to Durban N1? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,293.15 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,306.11 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,289.61 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,447.50 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Waterfront M13 to Durban N1? +

Yes. There are 11 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.

What are the postal codes for Waterfront M13 and Durban N1? +

Waterfront M13: 8001

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St. Augustine's Primary School

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Department of Home Affairs

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PEP Home

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Transnet Engineering

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Tile Africa

Saxony Westwood

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Woolworths Food

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Clyde Grocers

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City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

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