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Distance from Durban to D37

N Durban → D37
Road distance
278.6 km
Mixed roads · M41 / N2 / R66
Durban to D37 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 278.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 18 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
199.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 18 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
the fork
Return: 6 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
198 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R544.77
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R545.38
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R542.57
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R561.62
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R718.80
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R719.59
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R715.89
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R741.03
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R945.79
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R946.83
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R941.96
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R975.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
358° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
178° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-28.0665, 30.9487
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 20 °C Durban Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C D37 Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban → D37
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Car
278.6 km
3 hrs 18 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
278.6 km
~4 hrs 17 min
65 km/h avg
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278.6 km 3 hrs 18 min
Start Durban
Finish D37
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Durban to D37 via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Durban to D37 via M41
    Metro arterial route M41
  3. Directions from Durban to D37 via R66
    Provincial road route R66
  4. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  6. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right
    0.1 km
  8. Go straight onto Julius Nyerere Avenue
    0.9 km
  9. Turn right onto Johannes Nkosi Street
    1.8 km
  10. Turn left onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    1.4 km
  11. Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway
    8.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Leo Boyd Highway
    2.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Umhlanga Ridge
    0.5 km
  14. Continue straight
    2.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.1 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: KwaDukuza
    1.3 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    7.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.2 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  20. Turn left
    104.6 km
  21. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  22. Turn left
    6.8 km
  23. Continue straight
    2.0 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork
    2.5 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 13 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
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
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
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
Routes ↩ D37 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to D37 Pretoria to D37 Cape Town to D37
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
139.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 39 min • 1 hr 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D37
06:40 – 17:07
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
46 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,164.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.57
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R55.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,225.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
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
139.5 km
Total: 278.6 km
Midpoint 139.5 km
278.6 km 3 hrs 18 min
Destination D37 End: the fork -28.06653, 30.94869

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 278.6 km
Return-cycle span 557.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 139.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.89330, 31.47910
End -28.06653, 30.94869
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from D37? +
Durban is about 278.6 km from D37 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to D37? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to D37 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to D37? +
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 D37? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R544.77 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R545.38 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R542.57 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R561.62 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to D37? +
Yes. There are 13 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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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: Umhlanga Ridge
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King Shaka International Airport
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Gateway Shopping
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Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
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: Durban
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KwaDukuza
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King Shake Int
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King Shaka Int
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