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Distance from Durban to P378

N Durban → P378
Road distance
130.7 km
Highway dominant · M41 / N2
Durban to P378 is a practical regional trip, covering about 130.7 km in roughly 1 hr 27 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
123.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.06×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 27 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 2 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
87 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R249.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R250.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R304.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R305.93
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R329.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R330.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R401.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R403.66
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R433.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R435.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R527.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R531.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
35° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
215° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-28.9531, 31.7407
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 24 °C Durban Fair View Forecast → 24 °C P378 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban → P378
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Car
130.7 km
1 hr 27 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
130.7 km
~2 hrs
65 km/h avg
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130.7 km 87 min
Start Durban
Finish P378
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Directions from Durban to P378 via N2
National highway N2
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Directions from Durban to P378 via M41
Metro arterial route M41
2 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    103.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mtunzini
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right
    0.2 km
  18. Continue make a U-turn
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 18
Known total R493.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 18 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
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
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 Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
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
Routes ↩ P378 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to P378 Pretoria to P378 Cape Town to P378
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
65.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
43 min • 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
21.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
94.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at P378
06:31 – 17:06
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R546.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R26.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R575.25
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
65.5 km
Total: 130.7 km
Midpoint 65.5 km
130.7 km 87 min
Destination P378 -28.95309, 31.74072

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 130.7 km
Return-cycle span 261.4 km
Traversal time 87 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 14.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 65.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.37349, 31.30022
End -28.95309, 31.74072
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Questions 8
How far is Durban from P378? +
Durban is about 130.7 km from P378 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to P378? +
The drive usually takes about 87 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to P378 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to P378? +
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 P378? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R249.64 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R250.67 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R304.05 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R305.93 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to P378? +
Yes. There are 18 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
P378, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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