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Distance from Durban to Aliwal R603

Durban to Aliwal R603 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 695.9 km in roughly 9 hrs 27 min.

N Durban → Aliwal R603
Road distance
695.9 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
423.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.64×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 27 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
567 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,164.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,170.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,297.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,308.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,537.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,544.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,712.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,726.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,022.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,031.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,252.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,271.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
256° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
76° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-30.6942, 26.7097
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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695.9 km 9 hrs 27 min
Start Durban
Finish Aliwal R603
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    12.2 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    105.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right
    267.5 km
  9. Turn right
    61.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Rugby Street
    67.2 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Maclear Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Maclear Road
    1.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Lloyd Street
    9.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Barklay Pass
    53.2 km
  15. Turn right onto De Villiers Street
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Molteno Street
    116.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Somerset Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Routes ↩ Aliwal R603 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Aliwal R603 Pretoria to Aliwal R603 Cape Town to Aliwal R603
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
348.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 43 min • 4 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
50.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
115.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
37.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
60.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal R603
06:42 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,908.78
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R139.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,061.88
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
348.1 km
Total: 695.9 km
Midpoint 348.1 km
695.9 km 9 hrs 27 min
Destination Aliwal R603 -30.69417, 26.70972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 695.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,391.8 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 348.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -31.03399, 28.89216
End -30.69417, 26.70972
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal R603
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal R603
1
  • Shell
    9750, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal R603
1
  • Pick n Pay
    33 Somerset Street, Aliwal North, 5530, Eastern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Aliwal R603? +
Durban is about 695.9 km from Aliwal R603 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Aliwal R603? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Aliwal R603 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 to Aliwal R603? +
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 Aliwal R603? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,164.90 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,170.42 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,297.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,308.20 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Aliwal R603? +
Yes. There are 8 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

: Coast
From Durban To Aliwal R603
: Port Shepstone
From Durban To Aliwal R603
Kokstad
From Durban To Aliwal R603
Barklay Pass
From Durban To Aliwal R603

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aliwal R603, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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