Distance from 8 to Durban

N 8 → Durban

Road distance

610.2 km

Provincial mix · M41 / R102

8 to Durban is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 610.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 7 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

495.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.23×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

8 hrs 7 min

End point

Che Guevara Road

Return: 16 hrs 14 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

487 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

75.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

9 hrs 7 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,227.96

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,232.79

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

187° S

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

7° N

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-25.4477, 31.6665

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 15 °C 8 Fair View Forecast → 15 °C Durban Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

8 → Durban

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Car

610.2 km

8 hrs 7 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

610.2 km

~9 hrs 23 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 51 km to Skukuza Airport
✈ SZK → DUR (1 hr 1 min)
↑ 4 hrs 39 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from 8 to Durban

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Hotel Near Durban

Beverly Hills

1 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 479 km from start

"Beverly Hills is one of uMhlanga’s more established luxury hotels, sitting right…"

B 479 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Durban

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 495 km from start

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

B 495 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start 8

Finish Durban

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from 8 to Durban via M41

Metro arterial route M41
Directions from 8 to Durban via R102

Provincial road route R102
Start your journey

0.5 km
Turn left

0.2 km
Merge slight right

12.3 km
Turn right

21.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right

46.4 km
Continue slight left

5.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

10.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

13.6 km
Turn right

1.8 km
Continue straight onto Main Road

0.4 km
Turn right

3.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.7 km
Turn left

3.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

23.0 km
Turn left

4.3 km
Turn right

37.8 km
Turn left

68.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

9.8 km
Turn left

326.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe

0.2 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga

0.5 km
Merge slight right

3.3 km
Merge slight right onto Leo Boyd Highway

3.1 km
Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway

8.0 km
Continue straight onto Stalwart Simelane Street

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Florence Nzama Street

0.7 km
Turn right onto Bram Fischer Road

1.7 km
Continue slight left onto David Webster Street towards Julius Nyerere Avenue

0.3 km
Go straight onto Market Road

0.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Khuzimpi Shezi Road

0.4 km
Turn right onto Anton Lembede Street towards North Coast

0.0 km
Turn slight left onto Sydney Road towards R102: South Coast

0.3 km
Turn right onto Che Guevara Road

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Go straight onto Che Guevara Road

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 18

Known total R493.00

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 18 toll points from our database.

Mvoti Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R18.50

Mvoti Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R18.50

oThongathi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

oThongathi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

oThongathi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

oThongathi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

oThongathi

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Mtunzini Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R53.00

King Shaka Airport

Road: Road not linked yet

R8.50

Dokodweni

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.00

Dokodweni Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.00

Mtunzini Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R53.00

oThongathi

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Mandini

Road: Road not linked yet

R10.00

Mandini Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R10.00

Mtunzini Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R63.50

Mtunzini Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R63.50

Mtunzini Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R63.50

Routes ↩ Durban → 8 8 to Johannesburg 8 to Pretoria 8 to Cape Town 8 to Durban Johannesburg to Durban Pretoria to Durban Cape Town to Durban

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

305.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 3 min • 4 hrs 3 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

43.9 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

101.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

33.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

81.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban

06:46 – 17:02

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:54

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 15 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 10 min

SunriseDawn break

06:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,550.62

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R12.20

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R122.04

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,684.87

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (36)

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 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Midpoint

305.7 km

Total: 610.2 km

Midpoint 305.7 km

610.2 km 487 min

Destination Durban End: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 610.2 km

Return-cycle span 1220.4 km

Traversal time 487 min

Maneuver count 43

Maneuver density 7.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 305.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648

Midpoint -27.65707, 32.04806

End -29.86183, 31.00991

Destination brief

Travelling to Durban

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Warm coast metro

Standout Beachfront city with year-round coastal pull

Best for Who this destination suits

Beach break Family travel Events trip Business travel

Arrival What to expect on arrival

The beachfront, central Durban, uMhlanga side and wider metro arrivals do not behave the same way. Route planning works best with the final district named clearly.

Local pulse

Durban Tourism is actively promoting current travel deals, events and city adventures, so timing can add real value to a Durban-bound trip.

Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Durban Tourism

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Durban as a coastal base for beaches, family trips, business events and onward drives into the North Coast, South Coast and Midlands.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Durban Tourism actively promotes deals, events and travel planning

The city combines leisure and event travel

The wider metro is more spread out than a single-city label suggests

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is 8 from Durban? +

8 is about 610.2 km from Durban by road.

How long does it take from 8 to Durban? +

The drive usually takes about 487 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from 8 to Durban 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 8 to Durban? +

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 8 to Durban? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,227.96 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,232.79 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,226.64 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,285.51 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from 8 to Durban? +

Yes. There are 18 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Distance from 8 to Durban

Places from 8 to Durban

Quickshop

Shell

Pick n Pay

Bonjour

Shell Select

Quickshop

Quickshop

Shell Select

Shell Select

Shell Select

Shell Select

Shell Select

Shell Select

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Shell Select

Keitsleigh School

Pick n Pay Express

Bonjour

Shoprite

Quickshop

UC Laundromat

Shoprite

Mr Price

Sastri College

Woolworths

St Anthonys Catholic Primary School

DUT: M.L. Sultan Campus

Shell Select

Lawries Auto Electrical

Consulate General of the United States

Lesotho Consulate

Glenwood Preparatory School

Orient Islamic School

Superspar

Glenwood High School

Quickshop

St. Augustine's Primary School

Shell Select

Pick n Pay

ethekwini municipality city engineers

Clifton Place

Standard Bank

On Tap Durban

Kingfisher

ABSA

Al Barakah Bank

City View Shopping Centre

Max MotorSport

Department of Home Affairs

PEP

PEP Home

PEP

Shell Select

Minty's

Arup

Xpression Surf Shop

Shell Select

Shell Select

Build it Southway Mall

Shell Select

Transnet Engineering

Shell

Tile Africa

Saxony Westwood

Quickshop

Beverly Hills

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

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