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Distance from Durban to Lower Level

Durban to Lower Level is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 692.7 km in roughly 8 hrs 39 min.

N Durban → Lower Level
Road distance
692.7 km
430.4 mi • 374.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
491.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 39 min
Return: 17 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,159.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,165.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,291.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,302.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,530.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,537.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,704.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,718.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,013.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,022.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,242.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,260.88
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Lower Level
15.8°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
16.2°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
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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Start, destination and route line.

692.7 km 8 hrs 39 min
Start Durban
Finish Lower Level
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Start point
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
    202.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right
    12.5 km
  11. Turn left
    2.5 km
  12. Turn right
    254.7 km
  13. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    42.0 km
  14. Turn left
    15.7 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left
    36.0 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Barnard Street
    0.2 km
  18. Continue left onto Barnard Street
    0.0 km
  19. Turn right
    62.5 km
  20. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  21. Turn left
    39.8 km
  22. Turn right onto Government Boulevard
    0.4 km
  23. Turn left onto Riverside Mall Covered Parking
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R567.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
346.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 19 min • 4 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Lower Level
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Lower Level, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Lower Level
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Lower Level Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
416.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
399.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
320.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Lower Level → Durban
Durban ↔ Lower Level
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
346.9 km
Total: 692.7 km
Midpoint 346.9 km
692.7 km 8 hrs 39 min
Destination Lower Level -25.43904, 30.96850

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 692.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,385.4 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 346.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -27.74239, 29.96872
End -25.43904, 30.96850
Destination services

Available in Lower Level

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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 Lower Level
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Lower Level
3
  • Winmar
    9 Rapid Street
  • Woolworths
    Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Brown Street, Nelindja, Mbombela Ward 14, Mbombela, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, 1201, South Africa
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Lower Level
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lower Level
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Lower Level
3
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Lower Level? +
Durban is about 692.7 km from Lower Level by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Lower Level? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Lower Level in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Durban to Lower Level? +
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 Lower Level? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,159.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,165.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,291.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,302.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Lower Level? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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 Lower Level
: Ladysmith
From Durban To Lower Level
Bergville
From Durban To Lower Level
Government Boulevard
From Durban To Lower Level
Riverside Mall Covered Parking
From Durban To Lower Level

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lower Level, Mpumalanga
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 416.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 399.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 320.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 537.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 538.2 km

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