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Distance from Durban to 24

N Durban → 24
Road distance
452.9 km
M41 N2 R66
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
337.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 40 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
340 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R864.75
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R868.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,053.22
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,059.74
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,140.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,145.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,389.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,398.27
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,501.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,507.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,828.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,839.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
352° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
172° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-26.8528, 30.5327
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Durban to 24 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 452.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 40 min.
Travel modes
Durban → 24
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Car
452.9 km
5 hrs 40 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
452.9 km
~6 hrs 58 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
453 km
↑ 2 hrs 46 min faster
Flight time
54 min
With airport
~2 hrs 54 min
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452.9 km 5 hrs 40 min
Start Durban
Finish 24
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  21. Turn left
    45.2 km
  22. Continue left
    1.1 km
  23. Turn right
    48.0 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.8 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    33.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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 ↩ 24 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to 24 Pretoria to 24 Cape Town to 24
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
226.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 50 min • 2 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
75.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 24
06:29 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 17 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,893.05
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R90.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,992.68
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
226.8 km
Total: 452.9 km
Midpoint 226.8 km
452.9 km 5 hrs 40 min
Destination 24 -26.85278, 30.53266

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 452.9 km
Return-cycle span 905.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 226.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.33468, 31.26130
End -26.85278, 30.53266
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from 24? +
Durban is about 452.9 km from 24 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to 24? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to 24 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to 24? +
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 to 24? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R864.75 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R868.34 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,053.22 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,059.74 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to 24? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

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: Umhlanga Ridge
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Mt Edgecombe
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King Shaka International Airport
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Gateway Shopping
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Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
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: Durban
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KwaDukuza
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King Shake Int
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King Shaka Int
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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
24, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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