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The N3 down to Durban, then south along the coast. One of the busiest holiday drives in December.
This guide was written for Johannesburg to Margate (South Coast). The same roads apply on your trip, but read exits, merges and lane tips the other way round.
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At Port Shepstone, keep on the coast road for Shelly Beach, Uvongo and Margate. The N2 turns inland toward Kokstad.
The Umtentweni and Izotsha (Shelly Beach) ramps are tolled.
The N2 narrows south of Scottburgh in places. Don't overtake on blind rises.
Busy with local traffic and exits close together. Keep a gap and signal early.
Near Westville, follow signs for the N2 south (Port Shepstone) instead of carrying on into Durban. Get into the right lanes early; it's a busy interchange.
The last N3 plaza, near Pinetown. Queues build before long weekends.
Long, steep descent into Pietermaritzburg. Slow trucks, and often misty in the morning.
Mainline plaza near Mooi River.
Mainline plaza near Ladysmith.
Thick mist is common on the pass. Snow can close it on cold winter days.
Steep, winding pass into KwaZulu-Natal and a major truck route. Expect slow trucks and breakdowns; don't tailgate.
Big 24-hour fuel and food stops just off the N3. Roughly halfway to Durban.
Fatigue is the main risk here. Swap drivers or stop if you feel drowsy.
Mainline plaza on the Free State stretch between Villiers and Harrismith.
The first plaza, just past Heidelberg.
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