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Distance from Durban to Central Arterial

Durban to Central Arterial is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 173.7 km in roughly 1 hr 55 min.

N Durban → Central Arterial
Road distance
173.7 km
107.9 mi • 93.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
158.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 55 min
Return: 3 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R290.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R292.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R323.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R326.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R383.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R385.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R427.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R430.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R504.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R507.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R562.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R566.80
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 55 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 10 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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173.7 km 1 hr 55 min
Start Durban
Finish Central Arterial
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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
    132.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34: Richards Bay
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right onto John Ross Highway
    12.2 km
  18. Turn left onto East Central Arterial
    1.0 km
  19. Continue make a U-turn onto East Central Arterial
    0.5 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R493.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 18 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
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
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
86.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
57 min • 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Central Arterial
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Central Arterial, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Central Arterial
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Central Arterial Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
18.5 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
61.4 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
4.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Central Arterial → Durban
Durban ↔ Central Arterial
Durban to Johannesburg Related trip
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Durban to Pretoria Related trip
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Durban to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
86.9 km
Total: 173.7 km
Midpoint 86.9 km
173.7 km 1 hr 55 min
Destination Central Arterial -28.76368, 32.04949

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 173.7 km
Return-cycle span 347.3 km
Traversal time 1 hr 55 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 11.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 86.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.22292, 31.42899
End -28.76368, 32.04949
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Central Arterial
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Central Arterial
2
  • H&M
    3900
  • PEP
    Richards Bay, 3900, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Central Arterial
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Central Arterial
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Central Arterial
1
  • Edgars
    Shop 23 Karel Landman Street dundee 3000 Karel Landman Street Dundee, Dundee
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Questions 8
How far is Durban from Central Arterial? +
Durban is about 173.7 km from Central Arterial by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Central Arterial? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Central Arterial in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Central Arterial? +
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 Central Arterial? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R290.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R292.09 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R323.85 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R326.48 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Central Arterial? +
Yes. There are 18 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

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

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Central Arterial, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 18.5 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 61.4 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 4.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 19.2 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 105.3 km

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