Distance from D2740 to Durban

N D2740 → Durban

Road distance

699.7 km

Highway dominant · M13 / N1 / N3

D2740 to Durban is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 699.7 km in roughly 8 hrs 10 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

580.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.21×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

8 hrs 10 min

End point

the fork onto Che Guevara Road

Return: 16 hrs 21 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

490 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

9 hrs 10 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,408.04

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,413.58

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

155° SSE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

335° NNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-25.1580, 28.4572

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 20 °C D2740 Clear Sky View Forecast → 22 °C Durban Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

D2740 → Durban

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Car

699.7 km

8 hrs 10 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

699.7 km

~10 hrs 45 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 101 km to Lanseria International
✈ HLA → CPT → DUR (1 hr 1 min)
↑ 3 hrs 3 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from D2740 to Durban

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Hotel Near D2740

Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park

416 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0007 70 km from start

"Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park is a modern city hotel in Arcadia, Pretoria, a…"

B 70 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Durban

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 580 km from start

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

B 580 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start D2740

Finish Durban

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Directions from D2740 to Durban via N1 and N3

National highway route N1N3
Directions from D2740 to Durban via M13

Metro arterial route M13
Start your journey

10.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

10.9 km
Take the ramp left towards N1: Pretoria

0.8 km
Merge slight right

79.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg

1.6 km
Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway

18.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

22.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork

58.7 km
Keep slight left at the fork

464.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban

9.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork

20.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Berea

0.3 km
Go straight onto King Dinuzulu Road

0.9 km
Turn right onto Botanic Gardens Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Cleaver Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Che Guevara Road

0.8 km
Turn left onto Magwaza Maphalala Street

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Che Guevara Road

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 60

Known total R1,909.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 60 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

e-Toll Gantry TG001

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Pikoko

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

350.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 5 min • 4 hrs 5 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

50.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

116.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

37.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

83%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban

06:46 – 17:02

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:54

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 15 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 49 min

SunriseDawn break

06:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,924.68

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R13.99

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R139.94

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,078.61

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (21)

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 D2740 -25.15797, 28.45715

Midpoint

350.4 km

Total: 699.7 km

Midpoint 350.4 km

699.7 km 491 min

Destination Durban End: the fork onto Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 699.7 km

Return-cycle span 1399.4 km

Traversal time 491 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 350.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.15797, 28.45715

Midpoint -27.84837, 28.95871

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

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is D2740 from Durban? +

D2740 is about 699.7 km from Durban by road.

How long does it take from D2740 to Durban? +

The drive usually takes about 491 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from D2740 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 D2740 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 D2740 to Durban? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,408.04 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,413.58 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,406.53 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,474.04 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from D2740 to Durban? +

Yes. There are 60 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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Distance from D2740 to Durban

Places from D2740 to Durban

Bonjour

Sungardens Coffee Shop

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Polfyntjie tuisnywerhein home industry

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Fat Cake City

Fournos Bakery

Charlie Catue

Bonjour

Quickshop

Quickshop

Shell Select

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Pick n Pay Express

Shell Select

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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

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Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

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