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Distance from Durban M4 M4 to London

Durban M4 M4 to London is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 797.1 km in roughly 10 hrs 19 min.

N Durban M4 M4 → London
Road distance
797.1 km
M4 N11 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
557.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 19 min
Start point
Ruth First Highway
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
619 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,522.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,528.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,853.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,865.28
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,008.29
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,016.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,445.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,461.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,642.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,653.45
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,218.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,238.34
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
0° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
180° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8293, 31.0346
End coords Destination point
-24.8178, 31.0472
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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797.1 km 10 hrs 19 min
Start Durban M4 M4
Finish London
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Ruth First Highway
    1.4 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Blue Lagoon
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Athlone Drive
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right towards M4: City Centre
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Ruth First Highway
    2.5 km
  6. Continue straight onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Florence Nzama Street
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Bram Fischer Road
    1.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp straight towards N3
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right
    21.6 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    202.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right
    12.5 km
  14. Turn left
    2.5 km
  15. Turn right
    254.7 km
  16. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    42.0 km
  17. Turn left
    15.7 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left
    36.0 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right onto Barnard Street
    0.2 km
  21. Continue left onto Barnard Street
    0.0 km
  22. Turn right
    62.5 km
  23. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  24. Turn left
    53.9 km
  25. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  27. Turn left
    2.3 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  29. Continue
    41.0 km
  30. Turn left
    30.8 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  32. Continue
    0.7 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    0.4 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  36. Continue
    2.3 km
  37. Turn right
    0.9 km
  38. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  39. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.8 km
  40. Turn right
    0.1 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R567.00
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ London → Durban M4 M4 Durban M4 M4 to Johannesburg Durban M4 M4 to Pretoria Durban M4 M4 to Cape Town Durban M4 M4 to Durban Johannesburg to London Pretoria to London Cape Town to London
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
399.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 9 min • 5 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
57.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
132.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at London
06:21 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
06:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,332.00
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R159.43
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,507.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban M4 M4 Start: Ruth First Highway -29.82934, 31.03465
Midpoint
399.2 km
Total: 797.1 km
Midpoint 399.2 km
797.1 km 10 hrs 19 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 797.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,594.3 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 399.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.82934, 31.03465
Midpoint -27.40904, 29.87286
End -24.81778, 31.04722
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around London
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around London
1
  • PEP
    Bushbuckridge, 1280, Limpopo
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around London
1
  • Shell
    Main Road, 1280, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around London
4
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Questions 9
How far is Durban M4 M4 from London? +
Durban M4 M4 is about 797.1 km from London by road.
How long does it take from Durban M4 M4 to London? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban M4 M4 to London 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 Durban M4 M4 to London? +
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 Durban M4 M4 to London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,522.07 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,528.38 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,853.81 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,865.28 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban M4 M4 to London? +
Yes. There are 14 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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Towns along the route

Blue Lagoon
From Durban M4 M4 To London
: City Centre
From Durban M4 M4 To London
: Ladysmith
From Durban M4 M4 To London
Bergville
From Durban M4 M4 To London

Route Locations

Start area
Durban M4 M4, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
London
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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