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Distance from Durban to Lions River

Durban to Lions River is a practical regional trip, covering about 108.4 km in roughly 1 hr 16 min.

N Durban → Lions River
Road distance
108.4 km
67.4 mi • 58.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
93.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hrs 15 min
Return: 2 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
75 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R181.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R182.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R202.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R203.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R239.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R240.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R266.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R268.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R315.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R316.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R351.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R353.85
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Lions River
13.0°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.5°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
78%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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108.4 km 76 min
Start Durban
Finish Lions River
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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
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    80.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  10. Turn left
    1.3 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.6 km
  12. Turn left
    0.0 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R66.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
54.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
38 min • 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Lions River
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Lions River
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Lions River
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Lions River Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Port Shepstone
3 other similar routes
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
3.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
40.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
46.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Lions River → Durban
Durban ↔ Lions River
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

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
54.2 km
Total: 108.4 km
Midpoint 54.2 km
108.4 km 76 min
Destination Lions River -29.46660, 30.15579

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 108.4 km
Return-cycle span 216.8 km
Traversal time 76 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 12.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 54.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.73085, 30.53182
End -29.46660, 30.15579
Destination services

Available in Lions River

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Lions River
2
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Questions 8
How far is Durban from Lions River? +
Durban is about 108.4 km from Lions River by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Lions River? +
The drive usually takes about 76 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Lions River in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Lions River? +
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 Lions River? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R181.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R182.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R202.18 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R203.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Lions River? +
Yes. There are 4 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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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lions River
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 Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 3.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 40.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 46.8 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 68.3 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 8.2 km

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