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Distance from Durban to Eshowe

Durban to Eshowe is a practical regional trip, covering about 140.6 km in roughly 1 hr 37 min.

N Durban → Eshowe
Road distance
140.6 km
87.4 mi • 75.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
117.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 37 min
Return: 3 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R235.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R236.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R262.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R264.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R310.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R311.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R345.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R348.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R408.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R410.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R455.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R458.81
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 37 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 52 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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140.6 km 1 hr 37 min
Start Durban
Finish Eshowe
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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
    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
    84.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  17. Turn left
    27.7 km
  18. Turn slight left
    0.9 km
  19. Continue straight onto Kangela Street
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
70.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
48 min • 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Eshowe
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Eshowe
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Eshowe
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Eshowe Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
14.6 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
28.3 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
72.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Eshowe → Durban
Durban ↔ Eshowe
Durban to Johannesburg Related trip
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Durban to Pretoria Related trip
Open
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
70.4 km
Total: 140.6 km
Midpoint 70.4 km
140.6 km 1 hr 37 min
Destination Eshowe -28.88919, 31.47044

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 140.6 km
Return-cycle span 281.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 37 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 14.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 70.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.34009, 31.33162
End -28.88919, 31.47044
Destination services

Available in Eshowe

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Eshowe
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Eshowe
1
  • Sasol
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Eshowe
3
  • Pick n Pay
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Osborne Road, Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 8
How far is Durban from Eshowe? +
Durban is about 140.6 km from Eshowe by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Eshowe? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Eshowe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Eshowe? +
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 Eshowe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R235.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R236.44 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R262.15 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R264.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Eshowe? +
Yes. There are 13 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 Eshowe
: Umhlanga Ridge
From Durban To Eshowe
Mt Edgecombe
From Durban To Eshowe
King Shaka International Airport
From Durban To Eshowe
Gateway Shopping
From Durban To Eshowe
Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
From Durban To Eshowe
: Durban
From Durban To Eshowe
KwaDukuza
From Durban To Eshowe
King Shake Int
From Durban To Eshowe
King Shaka Int
From Durban To Eshowe

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Eshowe
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 Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 14.6 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 28.3 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 72.2 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 5.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 13.9 km

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