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Distance from Durban to Sankey Underpass

Durban to Sankey Underpass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 701.7 km in roughly 9 hrs 55 min.

N Durban → Sankey Underpass
Road distance
701.7 km
436.0 mi • 378.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6,898.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
94
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 55 min
Return: 19 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,174.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,180.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,308.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,319.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,549.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,557.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,726.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,740.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,039.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,048.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,271.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,290.10
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9 hrs 55 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
10 hrs 10 min
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701.7 km 9 hrs 55 min
Start Durban
Finish Sankey Underpass
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  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. Go straight onto Harbour Road
    0.3 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork onto Harbour Road
    0.5 km
  4. Continue slight left onto Harbour Road
    0.3 km
  5. Go straight onto Balaramapuram - Vizhinjam Road
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    19.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Parasalai - Kollencode Road
    0.4 km
  10. Go straight onto Kovalam - Poovar - Kaliyakkavilai Road
    3.0 km
  11. Continue slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    5.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Marthandam Flyover
    2.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    24.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Parvathipuram Flyover
    0.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto MS Road
    1.3 km
  16. Go straight onto WCC Road
    1.0 km
  17. Turn left
    0.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Nagarajacoil Road
    1.0 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto Avvai Shanmugam Road
    0.6 km
  20. Continue straight
    17.1 km
  21. Take the exit ramp left
    0.3 km
  22. Merge slight right
    1.0 km
  23. Go straight
    8.6 km
  24. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Maudrai - Bangalore - Varanasi
    40.9 km
  25. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanasi Road
    2.2 km
  26. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanarasi Road
    3.1 km
  27. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanasi
    87.6 km
  28. Go straight
    30.3 km
  29. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Srinagar Highway
    18.7 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.6 km
  31. Turn slight left onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    0.8 km
  32. Continue right onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    1.3 km
  33. Turn left onto Thirumangalam - Usilampatti Road
    0.8 km
  34. Turn right onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    13.3 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    0.0 km
  36. Continue onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    4.4 km
  37. Turn left onto Melakkal - Peranai Road
    6.7 km
  38. Continue right onto Melakkal - Peranai Road
    0.2 km
  39. Turn right
    0.6 km
  40. Turn left onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    12.4 km
  41. Continue straight onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    1.2 km
  42. Turn left
    136.6 km
  43. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari Varanasi
    55.5 km
  44. Turn left onto Varanasi Kanyakumari
    0.9 km
  45. Continue straight onto Salem Bypass
    1.5 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Salem Bypass
    0.1 km
  47. Continue onto Salem Bypass
    13.1 km
  48. Merge slight right
    41.4 km
  49. Go straight
    8.0 km
  50. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.6 km
  51. Turn slight left onto Hosur - Adiyamankottai Road
    9.6 km
  52. Continue straight onto NH 844
    56.9 km
  53. Keep slight left at the fork
    4.0 km
  54. Keep slight right at the fork onto Hosur - Adiyamankottai Road
    3.4 km
  55. Turn slight left
    1.3 km
  56. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  57. Continue straight onto Hosur - Adiyamankottai Road
    5.4 km
  58. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hosur - Adiyamancottai Road
    0.0 km
  59. Continue onto Hosur - Adiyamancottai Road
    0.3 km
  60. Merge slight right onto Hosur - Adiyamankottai Road
    1.1 km
  61. Turn right onto Hosur - Adhiyamankottai Road
    0.4 km
  62. Take the exit ramp sharp left
    0.2 km
  63. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  64. Take the ramp right
    14.2 km
  65. Take the exit ramp left
    1.2 km
  66. Turn left
    0.3 km
  67. Turn right
    0.3 km
  68. Turn right onto Keerthi Layout
    0.1 km
  69. Continue left onto Keerthi Layout
    0.4 km
  70. Continue left onto Keerthi Layout
    0.2 km
  71. Turn right
    0.2 km
  72. At the end of the road, turn right onto Chandapura Anekal road
    0.7 km
  73. Go straight
    0.5 km
  74. Merge slight right onto Hosur Road
    14.9 km
  75. Keep slight right at the fork onto Hosur Road
    2.2 km
  76. Turn slight left onto Dr. M H Marigowda Road
    0.1 km
  77. Continue straight onto Doctor M H Marigowda Road
    3.2 km
  78. Continue straight onto Lalbagh Fort Road
    0.4 km
  79. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Lalbagh Fort Road
    0.0 km
  80. Continue onto Lalbagh Fort Road
    1.2 km
  81. Keep slight left at the fork onto Lalbagh Fort Road
    0.0 km
  82. Turn sharp right onto Rashtriya Vidyalaya Road
    0.0 km
  83. Continue slight right onto JC Road
    1.5 km
  84. Go straight onto Hudson Circle
    0.0 km
  85. Keep slight left at the fork onto Kempegowda Road
    0.9 km
  86. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  87. Turn right onto Palace Road
    1.7 km
  88. Turn left onto Sankey Road
    0.9 km
  89. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sankey Road Underpass
    0.1 km
  90. Continue onto Sankey Road Underpass
    1.0 km
  91. Keep slight left at the fork onto Sankey Road
    0.7 km
  92. Continue make a U-turn onto Sankey Road
    0.5 km
  93. Keep slight right at the fork onto Sankey Underpass
    0.1 km
  94. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
352.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 57 min • 4 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Sankey Underpass
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Sankey Underpass, Karnataka
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Sankey Underpass
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Sankey Underpass 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 Similar distance
408.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
425.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
329.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Sankey Underpass → Durban
Durban ↔ Sankey Underpass
Durban to Johannesburg Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
352.0 km
Total: 701.7 km
Midpoint 352.0 km
701.7 km 9 hrs 55 min
Destination Sankey Underpass 13.00383, 77.58325

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 701.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,403.4 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 94
Maneuver density 13.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 352.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint 10.44143, 77.95212
End 13.00383, 77.58325
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Sankey Underpass? +
Durban is about 701.7 km from Sankey Underpass by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Sankey Underpass? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Sankey Underpass 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 Sankey Underpass? +
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 Sankey Underpass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,174.61 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,180.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,308.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,319.09 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Sankey Underpass? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Marthandam Flyover
From Durban To Sankey Underpass
Parvathipuram Flyover
From Durban To Sankey Underpass
Kanyakumari - Maudrai - Bangalore - Varanasi
From Durban To Sankey Underpass
Kanyakumari - Varanasi
From Durban To Sankey Underpass
Varanasi Kanyakumari
From Durban To Sankey Underpass
Salem Bypass
From Durban To Sankey Underpass
NH 844
From Durban To Sankey Underpass
Keerthi Layout
From Durban To Sankey Underpass
Hudson Circle
From Durban To Sankey Underpass

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sankey Underpass, Karnataka
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 Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 408.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 425.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 329.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 546.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 463.1 km

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