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Distance from Durban to Hillcrest

Durban to Hillcrest is a short everyday drive, covering about 30.7 km in roughly 27 min.

N Durban → Hillcrest
Road distance
30.7 km
19.1 mi • 16.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
25.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
27 min
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R51.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R51.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R57.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R57.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R67.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R68.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R75.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R76.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R89.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R89.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R99.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R100.21
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
27 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
42 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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30.7 km 27 min
Start Durban
Finish Hillcrest
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    10.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Pinetown
    1.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto J.S. Marwick Highway
    12.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Hillcrest
    0.3 km
  11. Turn right onto Old Main Road
    2.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Nqutu Road
    0.3 km
  13. Turn right
    0.1 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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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.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
15.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Hillcrest
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Hillcrest
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Hillcrest
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Hillcrest Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Ballito
3 other similar routes
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
9.4 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
10.9 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
37.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Hillcrest → Durban
Durban ↔ Hillcrest
Durban to Johannesburg Related trip
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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
15.3 km
Total: 30.7 km
Midpoint 15.3 km
30.7 km 27 min
Destination Hillcrest -29.77556, 30.76556

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 30.7 km
Return-cycle span 61.4 km
Traversal time 27 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 48.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 15.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.82675, 30.87635
End -29.77556, 30.76556
Destination services

Available in Hillcrest

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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 Hillcrest
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Hillcrest
1
  • PEP
    141 Inanda Road, Pinetown, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Hillcrest
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Hillcrest
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Hillcrest
1
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Questions 8
How far is Durban from Hillcrest? +
Durban is about 30.7 km from Hillcrest by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Hillcrest? +
The drive usually takes about 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Hillcrest in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Hillcrest? +
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 Hillcrest? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R51.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R51.64 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R57.26 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R57.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Hillcrest? +
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 Hillcrest
: Pinetown
From Durban To Hillcrest
: Hillcrest
From Durban To Hillcrest
Winston Park
From Durban To Hillcrest

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hillcrest
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 Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 9.4 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 10.9 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 37.6 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 3.4 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 0.9 km

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