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Distance from Durban to P537

N Durban → P537
Road distance
159.1 km
Highway dominant · M41 / N2
Durban to P537 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 159.1 km in roughly 1 hr 53 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
145.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 53 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
113 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R303.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R305.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R370.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R372.31
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R400.86
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R402.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R488.23
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R491.25
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R527.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R529.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R642.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R646.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
40° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
220° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-28.8631, 31.9787
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 24 °C Durban Fair View Forecast → 24 °C P537 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban → P537
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Car
159.1 km
1 hr 53 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
159.1 km
~2 hrs 26 min
65 km/h avg
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159.1 km 1 hr 53 min
Start Durban
Finish P537
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Directions from Durban to P537 via N2
National highway N2
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Directions from Durban to P537 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
    121.1 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Esikhaleni
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right
    2.0 km
  18. Turn left onto Mdlebe Ntshona
    2.7 km
  19. Continue straight
    5.1 km
  20. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  21. 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
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
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
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
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 ↩ P537 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to P537 Pretoria to P537 Cape Town to P537
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
79.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
56 min • 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at P537
06:30 – 17:06
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R665.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R31.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R700.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
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
79.6 km
Total: 159.1 km
Midpoint 79.6 km
159.1 km 1 hr 53 min
Destination P537 -28.86307, 31.97874

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 159.1 km
Return-cycle span 318.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 53 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 13.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 79.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.28089, 31.39420
End -28.86307, 31.97874
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Questions 8
How far is Durban from P537? +
Durban is about 159.1 km from P537 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to P537? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to P537 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to P537? +
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 P537? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R303.81 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R305.07 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R370.02 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R372.31 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to P537? +
Yes. There are 18 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

City Centre
From Durban To P537
: Umhlanga Ridge
From Durban To P537
Mt Edgecombe
From Durban To P537
King Shaka International Airport
From Durban To P537
Gateway Shopping
From Durban To P537
Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
From Durban To P537
: Durban
From Durban To P537
KwaDukuza
From Durban To P537
King Shake Int
From Durban To P537
King Shaka Int
From Durban To P537

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
P537, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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