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Distance from Durban to Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue

Durban to Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 580.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 9 min.

N Durban → Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue
Road distance
580.1 km
360.4 mi • 313.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
507.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 9 min
Return: 12 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
94.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R971.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R975.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,081.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,090.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,281.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,287.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,427.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,438.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,685.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,693.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,878.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,893.22
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 9 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 24 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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580.1 km 6 hrs 9 min
Start Durban
Finish Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head southeast on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road, R102
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road, M13
    0.3 km
  6. Keep right
    242.3 km
  7. Turn slight left onto N3
    203.1 km
  8. Keep left
    109.7 km
  9. Keep left
    10.5 km
  10. Keep left
    4.7 km
  11. Keep left
    2.4 km
  12. Turn sharp right onto Englewold Road
    0.0 km
  13. Turn left onto 8th Street
    0.9 km
  14. Turn left onto 14th Avenue
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Oxford Road, M9
    0.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Bolton Road, M20
    1.0 km
  17. Turn sharp right onto Jan Smuts Avenue, M27
    2.5 km
  18. Arrive at Jan Smuts Avenue, M27, on the left
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R1,445.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
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
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
290.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 4 min • 3 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
287.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
303.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
207.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue → Durban
Durban ↔ Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue
Durban to Johannesburg Related trip
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Durban to Pretoria Related trip
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Durban to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
290.0 km
Total: 580.1 km
Midpoint 290.0 km
580.1 km 6 hrs 9 min
Destination Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue -26.12770, 28.03309

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 580.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,160.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 290.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.31827, 29.17391
End -26.12770, 28.03309
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Service groups 8
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue
6
  • Groundcover
    30 4th Avenue
  • Woolworths
    Cradock Avenue, Johannesburg, 2196
  • Woolworths
    79 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2146
  • Woolworths
    34 Whiteley Road Melrose Arch, Sandton, 2196
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 3 nearby matches around Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue
6
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue? +
Durban is about 580.1 km from Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue 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 Durban to Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue? +
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 Durban to Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R971.05 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R975.64 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,081.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,090.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue? +
Yes. There are 29 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
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Fnb Jan Smuts Avenue, Gauteng
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 287.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 303.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 207.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 341.5 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 424.9 km

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