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Distance from Durban to Verena

Durban to Verena is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 678.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 48 min.

N Durban → Verena
Road distance
678.4 km
421.5 mi • 366.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
525.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 48 min
Return: 15 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
468 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,135.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,141.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,265.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,275.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,498.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,505.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,669.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,682.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,971.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,980.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,196.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,214.13
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Verena
13.0°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.3°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
51%
Wind 10m wind speed
9 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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678.4 km 469 min
Start Durban
Finish Verena
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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
    202.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right
    12.5 km
  11. Turn left
    2.5 km
  12. Turn right
    305.3 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    41.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp left towards N4: Emalahleni
    1.0 km
  16. Merge slight right
    27.9 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    3.4 km
  18. Continue straight
    1.7 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R555: Ogies
    0.5 km
  20. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    4.3 km
  21. Turn slight left
    52.2 km
  22. Turn right
    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 16
Known total R735.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
339.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 54 min • 3 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Verena
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Verena
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Verena
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Verena 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
385.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
402.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
306.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Verena → Durban
Durban ↔ Verena
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
339.7 km
Total: 678.4 km
Midpoint 339.7 km
678.4 km 469 min
Destination Verena -25.48074, 29.01682

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 678.4 km
Return-cycle span 1356.8 km
Traversal time 469 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 339.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -27.80021, 29.95658
End -25.48074, 29.01682
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Verena? +
Durban is about 678.4 km from Verena by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Verena? +
The drive usually takes about 469 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Verena 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 Verena? +
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 Verena? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,135.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,141.02 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,265.08 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,275.34 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Verena? +
Yes. There are 16 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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Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Verena
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: 385.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 402.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 306.0 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 523.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 439.8 km

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