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Distance from Durban to Dovecastle Place

Durban to Dovecastle Place is a short everyday drive, covering about 17.0 km in roughly 18 min.

N Durban → Dovecastle Place
Road distance
17.0 km
10.5 mi • 9.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
11.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.50×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 min
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
55.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R28.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R28.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R31.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R31.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R37.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R37.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R41.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R42.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R49.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R49.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R54.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R55.37
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
33 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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17.0 km 18 min
Start Durban
Finish Dovecastle Place
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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
    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
    3.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    1.0 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    3.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M19
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards M19
    0.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards M21
    0.6 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Inanda Road
    3.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Briardale Drive
    1.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Hilldale Drive
    0.9 km
  18. Turn left onto Dovecastle Place
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N3 N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 min • 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Durban
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • Dovecastle Place
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • 4037
Durban → Dovecastle Place
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Dovecastle Place Destination postcode
4037
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pietermaritzburg to Howick
3 other similar routes
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
2.9 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
23.2 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
51.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Dovecastle Place → Durban
Durban ↔ Dovecastle Place
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

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Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
8.5 km
Total: 17.0 km
Midpoint 8.5 km
17.0 km 18 min
Destination Dovecastle Place -29.77269, 30.95355

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 17.0 km
Return-cycle span 33.9 km
Traversal time 18 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 112.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.82618, 30.96665
End -29.77269, 30.95355
Destination services

Available in Dovecastle Place

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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 Dovecastle Place
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Dovecastle Place
1
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Dovecastle Place
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Dovecastle Place
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Dovecastle Place
1
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Questions 8
How far is Durban from Dovecastle Place? +
Durban is about 17.0 km from Dovecastle Place by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Dovecastle Place? +
The drive usually takes about 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Dovecastle Place in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Dovecastle Place? +
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 Dovecastle Place? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R28.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R28.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R31.64 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R31.89 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Dovecastle Place? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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 Dovecastle Place
: King Shaka International Airport
From Durban To Dovecastle Place
Stanger
From Durban To Dovecastle Place
Port Shepstone
From Durban To Dovecastle Place
: Westville
From Durban To Dovecastle Place

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Briardale
Road: Dovecastle Place
Postal code: 4037

Postal codes

Durban
Not available
Dovecastle Place
4037

Distance comparisons

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

Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
About 19.8 km Difference: 2.9 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 23.2 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 51.4 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 2.9 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 95.3 km

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