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Distance from Durban to Bluff R355

Durban to Bluff R355 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 161.0 km in roughly 1 hr 53 min.

N Durban → Bluff R355
Road distance
161.0 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
151.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.06×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 53 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
113 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R307.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R308.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R374.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R376.66
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R405.54
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R407.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R493.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R496.98
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R533.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R535.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R649.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R653.93
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
209° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
29° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-31.0466, 30.2272
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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161.0 km 1 hr 53 min
Start Durban
Finish Bluff R355
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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. Go straight
    40.5 km
  8. Turn left
    0.7 km
  9. Turn right
    0.6 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R306.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
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 ↩ Bluff R355 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Bluff R355 Pretoria to Bluff R355 Cape Town to Bluff R355
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
80.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
56 min • 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
94.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bluff R355
06:34 – 17:15
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R672.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.22
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R32.19
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R708.25
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
80.6 km
Total: 161.0 km
Midpoint 80.6 km
161.0 km 1 hr 53 min
Destination Bluff R355 -31.04665, 30.22720

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 161.0 km
Return-cycle span 321.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 53 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 80.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -30.46451, 30.63617
End -31.04665, 30.22720
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Bluff R355
1
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Questions 8
How far is Durban from Bluff R355? +
Durban is about 161.0 km from Bluff R355 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Bluff R355? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Bluff R355 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Bluff R355? +
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 Bluff R355? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R307.36 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R308.63 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R374.34 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R376.66 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Bluff R355? +
Yes. There are 10 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. 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 Bluff R355
: Port Shepstone
From Durban To Bluff R355

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bluff R355, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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