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Distance from Durban to Compensation

Durban to Compensation is a practical regional trip, covering about 47.9 km in roughly 35 min.

N Durban → Compensation
Road distance
47.9 km
29.8 mi • 25.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
43.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
35 min
Return: 1 hr 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R80.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R80.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R89.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R90.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R105.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R106.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R117.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R118.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R139.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R139.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R155.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R156.41
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
35 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
50 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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47.9 km 35 min
Start Durban
Finish Compensation
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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
    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
    18.7 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Ballito
    0.6 km
  17. Turn left onto Ballito Drive
    1.8 km
  18. Turn left
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R85.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
24.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
17 min • 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Compensation
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Compensation
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Compensation
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Compensation Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Ballito
3 other similar routes
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
7.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
20.4 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
28.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Compensation → Durban
Durban ↔ Compensation
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
24.0 km
Total: 47.9 km
Midpoint 24.0 km
47.9 km 35 min
Destination Compensation -29.50180, 31.19182

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 47.9 km
Return-cycle span 95.8 km
Traversal time 35 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 39.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 24.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.68563, 31.08736
End -29.50180, 31.19182
Destination services

Available in Compensation

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Compensation
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Compensation
6
  • the Hub
    the Hub, Ballito Drive, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Senqu
    Senqu, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Lizzard
    Lizzard, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Studio 88
    Studio 88, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • PEP
    PEP, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • On The Move
    On The Move, Ballito Drive, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Compensation
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Compensation
6
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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Durban from Compensation? +
Durban is about 47.9 km from Compensation by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Compensation? +
The drive usually takes about 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Compensation in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Compensation? +
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 Compensation? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R80.22 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R80.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R89.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R90.09 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Compensation? +
Yes. There are 7 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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 Compensation
: Umhlanga Ridge
From Durban To Compensation
Mt Edgecombe
From Durban To Compensation
King Shaka International Airport
From Durban To Compensation
Gateway Shopping
From Durban To Compensation
Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
From Durban To Compensation
: Durban
From Durban To Compensation
KwaDukuza
From Durban To Compensation
King Shake Int
From Durban To Compensation
King Shaka Int
From Durban To Compensation

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Compensation
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 Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 7.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 20.4 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 28.1 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 64.3 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 5.6 km

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