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Distance from Durban to Rand Airport

Durban to Rand Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 555.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 22 min.

N Durban → Rand Airport
Road distance
555.9 km
345.4 mi • 300.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
490.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 22 min
Return: 12 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R930.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R934.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,036.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,045.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,227.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,233.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,367.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,378.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,615.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,623.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,799.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,814.24
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 22 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 37 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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555.9 km 6 hrs 22 min
Start Durban
Finish Rand Airport
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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
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Black Reef Road
    0.9 km
  15. Go straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.6 km
  16. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.6 km
  17. Turn left onto Rand Airport Road
    0.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    0.0 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.3 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 29
Known total R1,479.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
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
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
278.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 11 min • 3 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Rand Airport
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Rand Airport, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Rand Airport
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Rand Airport Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
262.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
279.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
183.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Rand Airport → Durban
Durban ↔ Rand Airport
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
278.3 km
Total: 555.9 km
Midpoint 278.3 km
555.9 km 6 hrs 22 min
Destination Rand Airport -26.24219, 28.15113

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 555.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,111.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 278.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.34030, 29.28045
End -26.24219, 28.15113
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Rand Airport
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Rand Airport
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Rand Airport
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Rand Airport
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Rand Airport
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Rand Airport
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Rand Airport
3
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Rand Airport? +
Durban is about 555.9 km from Rand Airport by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Rand Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Rand Airport 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 Rand Airport? +
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 Rand Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R930.54 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R934.94 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,036.60 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,045.00 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Rand Airport? +
Yes. There are 29 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 Rand Airport
: Germiston
From Durban To Rand Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Rand Airport, Gauteng
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 262.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 279.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 183.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 317.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 400.7 km

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