Distance from Durban to Zwide R36

N Durban → Zwide R36

Road distance

938.2 km

Highway dominant · M3 / N2 / N6

Durban to Zwide R36 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 938.2 km in roughly 11 hrs 16 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

680.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.38×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 16 min

Start point

Che Guevara Road

End point

Koyana Street

Return: 22 hrs 33 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

676 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 31 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,834.66

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,836.68

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

228° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

48° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.8618, 31.0099

End coords Destination point

-33.8617, 25.5574

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 19 °C Durban Fair View Forecast → 16 °C Zwide R36 Rain View Forecast →

Travel modes

Durban → Zwide R36

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Car

938.2 km

11 hrs 16 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

938.2 km

~14 hrs 26 min

65 km/h avg

✈ DUR → PLZ (1 hr 25 min)
🚗 14 km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International
↑ 8 hrs 35 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Durban

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 0 km from start

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Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Durban

Finish Zwide R36

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

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Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Durban to Zwide R36 via N2 and N6

National highway route N2N6
Directions from Durban to Zwide R36 via M3

Metro arterial route M3
Head on Che Guevara Road

0.3 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway

12.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Port Shepstone

0.5 km
Merge slight right

105.4 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone

0.7 km
Turn right

304.5 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

217.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto North East Expressway

4.1 km
Continue straight onto Valley Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Currie Street

1.0 km
Turn right onto Fleet Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Settlers Way

136.1 km
Continue straight onto Southwell Road

98.5 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth

0.5 km
Merge slight right

42.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Swartkops

0.5 km
Turn right onto John Tallant Road

0.9 km
Turn right onto Grahamstown Road

0.9 km
Turn left onto Trunk Road

2.4 km
Turn left

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.0 km
Turn right

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Dibanisa Road

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Daku Road

1.5 km
Turn right onto Njoli Street

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Njoli Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Njoli Street

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Spondo Street

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Koyana Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Koyana Street

1.1 km
Enter the roundabout and continue onto Koyana Street

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 8

Known total R281.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Umtentweni

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.50

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Umtentweni

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.50

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

469.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 38 min • 5 hrs 38 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

67.5 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

156.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

50.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

72.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Zwide R36

07:14 – 17:16

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:15

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 2 min

SunriseDawn break

07:14

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,921.65

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R18.76

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R187.64

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,128.06

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (30)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint

469.3 km

Total: 938.2 km

Midpoint 469.3 km

938.2 km 677 min

Destination Zwide R36 End: Koyana Street -33.86173, 25.55736

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 938.2 km

Return-cycle span 1876.4 km

Traversal time 677 min

Maneuver count 36

Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 469.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -31.85648, 28.51495

End -33.86173, 25.55736

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Questions 9

How far is Durban from Zwide R36? +

Durban is about 938.2 km from Zwide R36 by road.

How long does it take from Durban to Zwide R36? +

The drive usually takes about 677 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban to Zwide R36 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 Zwide R36? +

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 Zwide R36? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,834.66 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,836.68 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,827.23 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,891.40 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban to Zwide R36? +

Yes. There are 8 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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