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Distance from Durban to A14

Durban to A14 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 480.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 14 min.

N Durban → A14
Road distance
480.8 km
M41 N2 R66
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
356.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 14 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
374 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R804.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R808.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R896.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R903.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,061.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,067.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,183.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,192.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,397.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,403.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,556.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,569.24
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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
-26.6901, 30.5115
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

480.8 km 6 hrs 14 min
Start Durban
Finish A14
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    42.7 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  28. Turn right
    0.4 km
  29. Turn right
    1.5 km
  30. Continue straight
    1.2 km
  31. Turn left
    6.9 km
  32. Turn right
    8.0 km
  33. 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 ↩ A14 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to A14 Pretoria to A14 Cape Town to A14
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
240.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 7 min • 3 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
80.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A14
06:24 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 13 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,009.78
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.62
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R96.16
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,115.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
240.7 km
Total: 480.8 km
Midpoint 240.7 km
480.8 km 6 hrs 14 min
Destination A14 -26.69007, 30.51155

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 480.8 km
Return-cycle span 961.6 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 240.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.24755, 31.19390
End -26.69007, 30.51155
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from A14? +
Durban is about 480.8 km from A14 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to A14? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to A14 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to A14? +
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 A14? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R804.87 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R808.68 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R896.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R903.88 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to A14? +
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

City Centre
From Durban To A14
: Umhlanga Ridge
From Durban To A14
Mt Edgecombe
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King Shaka International Airport
From Durban To A14
Gateway Shopping
From Durban To A14
Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
From Durban To A14
: Durban
From Durban To A14
KwaDukuza
From Durban To A14
King Shake Int
From Durban To A14
King Shaka Int
From Durban To A14

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A14, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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