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Distance from Durban to Ultra City

Durban to Ultra City is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,091.7 km in roughly 12 hrs 7 min.

N Durban → Ultra City
Road distance
1,091.7 km
678.3 mi • 589.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
854.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 7 min
Return: 24 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,827.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,836.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,035.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,052.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,411.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,422.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,686.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,707.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,172.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,187.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,534.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,562.91
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 hrs 7 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
12 hrs 22 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,091.7 km 12 hrs 7 min
Start Durban
Finish Ultra City
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Destination
Driving route
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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
    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
    81.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    220.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  19. Continue
    5.0 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    10.8 km
  22. Turn slight left
    3.0 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    89.8 km
  24. Turn left
    0.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 72
Known total R2,647.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 72 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
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
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
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
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
546.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 3 min • 6 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Ultra City
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Ultra City, Limpopo
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Ultra City
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Ultra City 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
798.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
815.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
719.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Ultra City → Durban
Durban ↔ Ultra City
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
546.9 km
Total: 1,091.7 km
Midpoint 546.9 km
1,091.7 km 12 hrs 7 min
Destination Ultra City -22.23561, 29.98249

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,091.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,183.3 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 546.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -26.29856, 28.16131
End -22.23561, 29.98249
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Fuel stations and garages
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Ultra City
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Ultra City? +
Durban is about 1,091.7 km from Ultra City by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Ultra City? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Ultra City 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 Ultra City? +
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 Ultra City? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,827.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,836.09 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,035.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,052.24 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Ultra City? +
Yes. There are 72 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 Ultra City
: Pretoria
From Durban To Ultra City
Polokwane
From Durban To Ultra City
Johannesburg
From Durban To Ultra City
Krugersdorp
From Durban To Ultra City

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ultra City, Limpopo
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: 798.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 815.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 719.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 936.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 937.2 km

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