Distance from D52 R74 to Durban

N D52 R74 → Durban

Road distance

165.0 km

Highway dominant · M13 / N3

D52 R74 to Durban is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 165.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 11 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

91.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.80×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

2 hrs 11 min

End point

the fork onto Che Guevara Road

Return: 4 hrs 23 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

131 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

75.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

2 hrs 26 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R315.08

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R316.39

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

165° SSE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

345° NNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.0643, 30.7601

End coords Destination point

-29.8618, 31.0099

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 18 °C D52 R74 Clear Sky View Forecast → 23 °C Durban Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

D52 R74 → Durban

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Car

165.0 km

2 hrs 11 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

165.0 km

~2 hrs 32 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start D52 R74

Finish Durban

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

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Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from D52 R74 to Durban via N3

National highway N3

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Directions from D52 R74 to Durban via M13

Metro arterial route M13

2 route directions identified on this trip

Start your journey

17.8 km
Turn left

69.0 km
Turn left onto Chota Motala Road

1.2 km
Take the ramp left towards N3: Durban

0.3 km
Merge slight right

44.6 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 4

Known total R66.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

82.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 5 min • 1 hr 5 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

11.9 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

27.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

8.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

55.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban

06:39 – 17:05

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 25 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

10 hrs 51 min

SunriseDawn break

06:39

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R689.76

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R3.30

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R33.00

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R726.06

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (9)

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 D52 R74 -29.06428, 30.76014

Midpoint

82.5 km

Total: 165.0 km

Midpoint 82.5 km

165.0 km 2 hrs 11 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 165.0 km

Return-cycle span 330.0 km

Traversal time 2 hrs 11 min

Maneuver count 15

Maneuver density 9.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 82.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.06428, 30.76014

Midpoint -29.55243, 30.41794

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 8

How far is D52 R74 from Durban? +

D52 R74 is about 165.0 km from Durban by road.

How long does it take from D52 R74 to Durban? +

The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from D52 R74 to Durban in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from D52 R74 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 D52 R74 to Durban? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R315.08 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R316.39 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R383.76 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R386.13 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from D52 R74 to Durban? +

Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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 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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Towns along the route

: Durban

From D52 R74 To Durban

: Berea

From D52 R74 To Durban

Route Locations

Start area

D52 R74, KwaZulu-Natal

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Durban

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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