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Distance from Durban to Poplar Lane

Durban to Poplar Lane is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 213.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 25 min.

N Durban → Poplar Lane
Road distance
213.7 km
132.8 mi • 115.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
197.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 25 min
Return: 4 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 25 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R357.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R359.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R398.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R401.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R471.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R474.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R525.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R530.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R621.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R623.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R691.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R697.40
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 25 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 40 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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213.7 km 2 hrs 25 min
Start Durban
Finish Poplar Lane
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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
    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
    183.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mtubatuba
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right
    2.0 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Nkosi Mtubatuba Road
    0.3 km
  20. Turn right onto Jacaranda Avenue
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Aloe Avenue
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left onto Poplar Lane
    0.0 km
  23. 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
107.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 12 min • 1 hr 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Poplar Lane
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Poplar Lane, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Poplar Lane
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Poplar Lane Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
58.5 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
101.4 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
35.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Poplar Lane → Durban
Durban ↔ Poplar Lane
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
107.0 km
Total: 213.7 km
Midpoint 107.0 km
213.7 km 2 hrs 25 min
Destination Poplar Lane -28.41635, 32.18798

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 213.7 km
Return-cycle span 427.4 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 10.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 107.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.10822, 31.57931
End -28.41635, 32.18798
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Poplar Lane
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Poplar Lane
6
  • PEP
    Nkosi Mtubatuba Road, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Selfast
    42 Nkosi Mtubatuba Road, Mtubatuba, 3935
  • Ideals
    John Ross Highway
  • Winners
    John Ross Highway
  • Fashion World
    John Ross Highway
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Poplar Lane
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Poplar Lane
6
  • Boxer
    Cnr St Lucia and Hibiscus Streets, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Superspar
    Lot 23 John Ross Highway, Mtubatuba, 3935
  • Shoprite
    John Ross Highway, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • OK Express
    20 John Ross Highway, Mtubatuba, 3935
  • Shoprite
    Hibiscus Road, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Bonjour
    John Ross Highway, Mtubatuba, 3935
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Poplar Lane
1
  • Mtuba Mall
    Celtis Drive, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Poplar Lane? +
Durban is about 213.7 km from Poplar Lane by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Poplar Lane? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Poplar Lane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Poplar Lane? +
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 Poplar Lane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R357.70 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R359.39 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R398.47 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R401.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Poplar Lane? +
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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

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From Durban To Poplar Lane
: Umhlanga Ridge
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Mt Edgecombe
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King Shaka International Airport
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Gateway Shopping
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Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
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: Durban
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KwaDukuza
From Durban To Poplar Lane
King Shake Int
From Durban To Poplar Lane
King Shaka Int
From Durban To Poplar Lane

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Poplar Lane, KwaZulu-Natal
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 Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 58.5 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 101.4 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 35.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 59.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 62.7 km

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