N3 toll gates 2026
National Route 3 · Johannesburg → Harrismith → Durban
Toll fees effective 1 March 2026 (SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment) · Class I = standard light vehicle / bakkie / SUV
16
Mainline toll gates
R790
Full corridor (Class I)
6
Route calculators
The N3 connects Johannesburg to Durban via the Highveld, Harrismith and the dramatic Van Reenen's Pass descent into KwaZulu-Natal. It carries the highest freight traffic of any SA highway and has seven mainline toll plazas.
All N3 mainline toll plazas
Mainline plazas only — every driver on the route pays these. Ramp tolls (interchange-specific exits) are excluded.
| Plaza | Class I fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| De Hoek | R 67.00 | ||
| Baobab | R 61.50 | ||
| Wilge | R 94.00 | ||
| Capricorn | R 63.50 | ||
| Tugela | R 100.00 | ||
| Mooi | R 70.00 | ||
| Mariannhill | R 16.50 | ||
| Quagga | R 6.50 | ||
| Pelindaba | R 8.00 | ||
| Doornpoort | R 20.00 | ||
| Pumulani | R 16.50 | ||
| Brits | R 20.00 | ||
| Marikana | R 30.00 | ||
| Carousel | R 75.00 | ||
| Kranskop | R 61.50 | ||
| Nyl | R 79.50 | ||
| Total (full corridor) | R 789.50 | ||
Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Tariffs effective 1 March 2026 · 3.12% SANRAL CPI adjustment
Route calculators on the N3
Calculate exact fuel + toll costs for your vehicle on each route.
Johannesburg → Durban
590 km · 6h
R 348
5 tolls
Durban → Bloemfontein
640 km · 6h 30m
R 187
3 tolls
Durban → Rustenburg
729 km · 7h 45m
R 432
10 tolls
Durban → Polokwane
877 km · 9h
R 580
9 tolls
Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border) → Durban
1110 km · 11h 30m
R 705
11 tolls
Durban → Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border)
1110 km · 11h 30m
R 705
11 tolls
Frequently asked questions
How many toll gates are on the N3?
There are 16 mainline toll plazas on the N3 (Johannesburg → Harrismith → Durban), totalling R789.50 for a standard light vehicle if you travel the full corridor. Individual routes will only pass through some of these plazas.
What is the most expensive N3 toll gate?
The most expensive N3 mainline toll plaza is Tugela at R100.00 for a Class I vehicle.
Can I pay N3 tolls by card?
Yes. All mainline toll plazas on the N3 accept contactless tap-and-go card payments. You do not need to carry cash. The old Gauteng e-toll system has been scrapped; no e-tag is needed.
When were the N3 toll fees last updated?
N3 toll fees were last updated on 1 March 2026 as part of SANRAL's annual CPI-linked adjustment (3.12% increase). Fees are typically updated on 1 March each year.