Distance from Durban to Guildford

N Durban → Guildford

Road distance

31.8 km

Provincial mix · M13 / N3 / R103

Durban to Guildford is a short everyday drive, covering about 31.8 km in roughly 31 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

23.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.34×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

31 min

Start point

Che Guevara Road

End point

Guildford

Return: 1 hr 3 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

31 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

60.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

31 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R62.25

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R62.32

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

295° WNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

115° ESE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.8618, 31.0099

End coords Destination point

-29.7728, 30.7866

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R30 - R50

Durban → Guildford

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 22 °C Durban Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Guildford Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Durban → Guildford

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Car

31.8 km

31 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

31.8 km

~29 min

65 km/h avg

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Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 0 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Durban

Finish Guildford

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Durban to Guildford via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Durban to Guildford via M13

Metro arterial route M13
Directions from Durban to Guildford via R103

Provincial road route R103
Head on Che Guevara Road

0.0 km
Turn right onto Sydney Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Che Guevara Road

1.6 km
Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road

0.3 km
Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

0.3 km
Merge slight right

10.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Pinetown

1.1 km
Continue straight onto J.S. Marwick Highway

12.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Hillcrest

0.3 km
Turn right onto Old Main Road

1.3 km
Turn right onto Stonewall Road

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Springside Road

2.1 km
Continue slight right onto Carol Avenue

0.3 km
Continue onto Montague

0.3 km
Turn left onto Guildford

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

Main toll road N3

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.

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

15.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

15 min • 15 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

2.3 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

5.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

1.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

74.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Guildford

06:45 – 17:04

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:54

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 19 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 57 min

SunriseDawn break

06:45

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R133.07

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.64

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R6.37

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R140.07

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (4)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint

15.9 km

Total: 31.8 km

Midpoint 15.9 km

31.8 km 31 min

Destination Guildford End: Guildford -29.77277, 30.78661

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 31.8 km

Return-cycle span 63.7 km

Traversal time 31 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 53.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 15.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -29.82514, 30.87079

End -29.77277, 30.78661

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Questions 8

How far is Durban from Guildford? +

Durban is about 31.8 km from Guildford by road.

How long does it take from Durban to Guildford? +

The drive usually takes about 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban to Guildford in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Durban to Guildford? +

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 Guildford? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R64.06 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R64.32 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R64.00 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R67.07 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban to Guildford? +

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

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