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Distance from Durban to Dover

Durban to Dover is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 541.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 4 min.

N Durban → Dover
Road distance
541.3 km
336.4 mi • 292.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
447.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 4 min
Return: 14 hrs 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 4 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R906.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R910.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,009.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,017.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,195.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,201.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,331.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,342.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,573.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,580.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,752.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,766.73
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 4 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 19 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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541.3 km 7 hrs 4 min
Start Durban
Finish Dover
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Destination
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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
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    167.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34: Frankfort
    0.9 km
  11. Turn left
    86.0 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.3 km
  13. Turn right
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left
    24.5 km
  15. Turn right
    16.1 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.3 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
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
270.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 32 min • 3 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Dover
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Dover, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Dover
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Dover Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
248.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
264.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
168.9 km
Rev Related route set
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Dover → Durban
Durban ↔ Dover
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
270.9 km
Total: 541.3 km
Midpoint 270.9 km
541.3 km 7 hrs 4 min
Destination Dover -27.05865, 27.72479

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 541.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,082.6 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 270.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.37322, 29.33480
End -27.05865, 27.72479
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Dover? +
Durban is about 541.3 km from Dover by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Dover? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Dover in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Dover? +
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 Dover? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R906.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R910.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,009.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,017.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Dover? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 Dover
: Frankfort
From Durban To Dover
Vrede
From Durban To Dover

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Dover, Free State
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 Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 248.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 264.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 168.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 302.7 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 386.1 km

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