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Distance from Durban to Central Parkway

Durban to Central Parkway is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 569.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 33 min.

N Durban → Central Parkway
Road distance
569.2 km
353.7 mi • 307.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
499.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 33 min
Return: 13 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R952.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R957.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,061.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,070.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,257.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,263.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,400.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,411.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,654.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,662.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,842.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,857.84
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 33 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 48 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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569.2 km 6 hrs 33 min
Start Durban
Finish Central Parkway
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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
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  13. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  18. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    10.6 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17
    0.6 km
  21. Turn right onto Xavier Street
    0.6 km
  22. Turn left onto Rifle Range Road
    1.0 km
  23. Turn right onto Shakespeare Avenue
    0.9 km
  24. Turn left onto Akker Street
    0.2 km
  25. Turn right onto Eucalyptus Road
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right onto Erding Road
    0.4 km
  27. Turn left onto Central Parkway
    0.4 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R1,411.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
285.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 16 min • 3 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Central Parkway
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Central Parkway, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Central Parkway
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Central Parkway Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
276.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
292.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
196.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Central Parkway → Durban
Durban ↔ Central Parkway
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
285.0 km
Total: 569.2 km
Midpoint 285.0 km
569.2 km 6 hrs 33 min
Destination Central Parkway -26.24681, 27.98804

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 569.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,138.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 285.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.31533, 29.22474
End -26.24681, 27.98804
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Central Parkway
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Central Parkway
6
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Columbine Avenue and Rifle Range Roadd, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Braiders
    58 Earp Street
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1862, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Seranium Street, Johannesburg, 2190, Gauteng
  • Starlite Fashions
    Helen Joseph Street, Johannesburg
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Central Parkway
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Central Parkway
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Central Parkway
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Central Parkway
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Central Parkway
6
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Central Parkway? +
Durban is about 569.2 km from Central Parkway by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Central Parkway? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Central Parkway 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 Central Parkway? +
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 Parkway? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R952.90 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R957.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,061.51 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,070.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Central Parkway? +
Yes. There are 27 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

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban To Central Parkway
: Germiston
From Durban To Central Parkway
Kimberley
From Durban To Central Parkway
ern Bypass
From Durban To Central Parkway

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Central Parkway, Gauteng
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 276.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 292.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 196.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 330.7 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 414.1 km

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