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Distance from Durban M41 to P54

N Durban M41 → P54
Road distance
343 km
Mixed roads · M41 / N2 / R66
Durban M41 to P54 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 343.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 7 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
220.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.56×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 7 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 8 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
247 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R654.86
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R657.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R797.58
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R802.52
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R864.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R867.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,052.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,058.88
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,136.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,141.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,384.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,393.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
349° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
169° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-27.9152, 30.5979
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 16 °C Durban M41 Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C P54 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban M41 → P54
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Car
343 km
4 hrs 7 min
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Two-wheeler
343 km
~5 hrs 16 min
65 km/h avg
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343 km
~41 min
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343 km 247 min
Start Durban M41
Finish P54
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Directions from Durban M41 to P54 via N2
National highway N2
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Directions from Durban M41 to P54 via M41
Metro arterial route M41
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Directions from Durban M41 to P54 via R66
Provincial road route R66
3 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Go straight onto Julius Nyerere Avenue
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right onto Johannes Nkosi Street
    1.8 km
  7. Turn left onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    1.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway
    8.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Leo Boyd Highway
    2.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Umhlanga Ridge
    0.5 km
  11. Continue straight
    2.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: KwaDukuza
    1.3 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    7.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  17. Turn left
    104.6 km
  18. Continue straight
    94.5 km
  19. Turn left
    6.0 km
  20. Turn left
    23.1 km
  21. Turn left
    3.0 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
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
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Routes ↩ P54 → Durban M41 Durban M41 to Johannesburg Durban M41 to Pretoria Durban M41 to Cape Town Durban M41 to Durban Johannesburg to P54 Pretoria to P54 Cape Town to P54
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
171.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 3 min • 2 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at P54
06:35 – 17:12
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,433.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R68.59
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,509.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban M41 Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
171.7 km
Total: 343 km
Midpoint 171.7 km
343 km 247 min
Destination P54 -27.91523, 30.59794

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 343 km
Return-cycle span 686 km
Traversal time 247 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 171.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.65136, 31.48908
End -27.91523, 30.59794
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How far is Durban M41 from P54? +
Durban M41 is about 343 km from P54 by road.
How long does it take from Durban M41 to P54? +
The drive usually takes about 247 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban M41 to P54 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban M41 to P54? +
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 M41 to P54? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R654.86 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R657.57 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R797.58 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R802.52 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban M41 to P54? +
Yes. There are 13 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 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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Route Locations

Start area
Durban M41, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
P54, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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