Distance from Avenida Lourival Melo Mota to Durban

N Avenida Lourival Melo Mota → Durban

Road distance

230.9 km

Avenida Lourival Melo Mota to Durban is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 230.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 20 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

7,247.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

0.03×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 20 min

Start point

Avenida Lourival Melo Mota

Return: 6 hrs 40 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

200 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

69.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 35 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R464.65

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R466.48

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

119° ESE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

299° WNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-9.5614, -35.7795

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 24 °C Avenida Lourival Melo Mota Rain View Forecast → 16 °C Durban Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Avenida Lourival Melo Mota → Durban

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Car

230.9 km

3 hrs 20 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

230.9 km

~3 hrs 33 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Avenida Lourival Melo Mota

Finish Durban

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Head on Avenida Lourival Melo Mota

14.3 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards BR-101: Recife

0.7 km
Merge slight left onto Rodovia Governador Mário Covas

83.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Rodovia Governador Mário Covas

105.9 km
Turn slight right

0.7 km
Merge slight left onto Rodovia Governador Mário Covas

0.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards Cabo

0.3 km
Continue slight right onto Avenida Presidente Getúlio Vargas

1.6 km
Turn right onto Rua Marechal Dantas Barreto

0.0 km
Continue right onto Rua Marechal Dantas Barreto

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Rua Doutor Júlio Pires Ferreira

0.4 km
Continue slight left onto Rua Doutor Júlio Pires Ferreira

0.6 km
Turn left onto Rua Trinta e Sete

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Rua Tenente -Coronel Evilásio Novaes Gominho

0.8 km
Merge slight left onto Rodovia PE-060

3.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Gaibu

0.1 km
Turn left onto Rodovia PE-060

0.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards Gaibu

0.1 km
Continue slight right onto Estrada do Sol

1.2 km
Take the ramp slight right

0.2 km
Continue straight

0.2 km
Merge slight left onto Estrada Tdr Norte

1.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.5 km
Merge slight left onto Estrada Tdr Norte

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Estrada TDR Norte

1.6 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Estrada TDR Norte

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Estrada TDR Sul

3.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Avenida Portuária

0.1 km
Continue onto Avenida Portuária

5.6 km
Go straight

2.1 km
Turn slight left

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

115.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 40 min • 1 hr 40 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

16.6 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

38.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

12.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

3139%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban

06:45 – 17:03

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:54

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 18 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:45

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R965.14

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R4.62

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R46.18

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,015.93

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (25)

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 Avenida Lourival Melo Mota Start: Avenida Lourival Melo Mota -9.56136, -35.77948

Midpoint

115.7 km

Total: 230.9 km

Midpoint 115.7 km

230.9 km 3 hrs 20 min

Destination Durban -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 230.9 km

Return-cycle span 461.8 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 20 min

Maneuver count 32

Maneuver density 13.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 115.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -9.56136, -35.77948

Midpoint -8.72125, -35.60945

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

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How far is Avenida Lourival Melo Mota from Durban? +

Avenida Lourival Melo Mota is about 230.9 km from Durban by road.

How long does it take from Avenida Lourival Melo Mota to Durban? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Avenida Lourival Melo Mota to Durban in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Avenida Lourival Melo Mota 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 Avenida Lourival Melo Mota to Durban? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R464.65 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R466.48 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R464.15 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R486.43 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Avenida Lourival Melo Mota to Durban? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.

Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +

This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.

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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