Distance from Gobamdlovu to Durban

N Gobamdlovu → Durban

Road distance

153.0 km

Metro routes · M41 / N2 / R102

Gobamdlovu to Durban is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 153.0 km in roughly 1 hr 44 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

142.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.08×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

1 hr 44 min

End point

Che Guevara Road

Return: 3 hrs 28 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

104 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

88.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

1 hr 44 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R307.95

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R309.16

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

218° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

38° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.8583, 31.9167

End coords Destination point

-29.8618, 31.0099

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 21 °C Gobamdlovu Clear Sky View Forecast → 22 °C Durban Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Gobamdlovu → Durban

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Car

153.0 km

1 hr 44 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

153.0 km

~2 hrs 21 min

65 km/h avg

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Places from Gobamdlovu to Durban

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Hotel Approaching Durban

Beverly Hills

1 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 126 km from start

"Beverly Hills is one of uMhlanga’s more established luxury hotels, sitting right…"

B 126 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Durban

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 142 km from start

"Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga is a convenient hotel for travellers who want to st…"

B 142 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Gobamdlovu

Finish Durban

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Gobamdlovu to Durban via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Gobamdlovu to Durban via M41

Metro arterial route M41
Directions from Gobamdlovu to Durban via R102

Provincial road route R102
Start your journey

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mdlebe Ntshona

2.0 km
Turn right

1.8 km
Take the ramp left towards N2: KwaDukuza

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road

121.1 km
Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road

7.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe

0.2 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga

0.5 km
Merge slight right

3.3 km
Merge slight right onto Leo Boyd Highway

3.1 km
Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway

8.0 km
Continue straight onto Stalwart Simelane Street

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Florence Nzama Street

0.7 km
Turn right onto Bram Fischer Road

1.7 km
Continue slight left onto David Webster Street towards Julius Nyerere Avenue

0.3 km
Go straight onto Market Road

0.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Khuzimpi Shezi Road

0.4 km
Turn right onto Anton Lembede Street towards North Coast

0.0 km
Turn slight left onto Sydney Road towards R102: South Coast

0.3 km
Turn right onto Che Guevara Road

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Go straight onto Che Guevara Road

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 18

Known total R493.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

oThongathi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

oThongathi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

oThongathi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

oThongathi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

oThongathi

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

oThongathi

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

King Shaka Airport

Road: Road not linked yet

R8.50

Mtunzini Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R53.00

Mtunzini Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R63.50

Mtunzini Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R63.50

Mtunzini Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R63.50

Mvoti Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R18.50

Mtunzini Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R53.00

Mvoti Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R18.50

Dokodweni Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.00

Dokodweni

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.00

Mandini

Road: Road not linked yet

R10.00

Mandini Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R10.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

76.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

52 min • 52 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

11.0 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

25.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

8.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

92.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban

06:46 – 17:02

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:54

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 15 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 58 min

SunriseDawn break

06:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R639.64

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R3.06

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R30.60

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R673.31

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (11)

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 Gobamdlovu -28.85833, 31.91667

Midpoint

76.6 km

Total: 153.0 km

Midpoint 76.6 km

153.0 km 1 hr 44 min

Destination Durban End: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 153.0 km

Return-cycle span 306.0 km

Traversal time 1 hr 44 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 15.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 76.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.85833, 31.91667

Midpoint -29.30567, 31.37341

End -29.86183, 31.00991

Destination brief

Travelling to Durban

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Warm coast metro

Standout Beachfront city with year-round coastal pull

Best for Who this destination suits

Beach break Family travel Events trip Business travel

Arrival What to expect on arrival

The beachfront, central Durban, uMhlanga side and wider metro arrivals do not behave the same way. Route planning works best with the final district named clearly.

Local pulse

Durban Tourism is actively promoting current travel deals, events and city adventures, so timing can add real value to a Durban-bound trip.

Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Durban Tourism

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Durban as a coastal base for beaches, family trips, business events and onward drives into the North Coast, South Coast and Midlands.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Durban Tourism actively promotes deals, events and travel planning

The city combines leisure and event travel

The wider metro is more spread out than a single-city label suggests

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 8

How far is Gobamdlovu from Durban? +

Gobamdlovu is about 153.0 km from Durban by road.

How long does it take from Gobamdlovu to Durban? +

The drive usually takes about 1 hr 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Gobamdlovu to Durban in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Gobamdlovu to Durban? +

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 Gobamdlovu to Durban? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R307.95 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R309.16 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R307.62 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R322.38 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Gobamdlovu to Durban? +

Yes. There are 18 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Places from Gobamdlovu to Durban

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Pick n Pay Hypermarket

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Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

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Keitsleigh School

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Bonjour

Shoprite

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UC Laundromat

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Mr Price

Sastri College

Woolworths

St Anthonys Catholic Primary School

DUT: M.L. Sultan Campus

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Lawries Auto Electrical

Consulate General of the United States

Lesotho Consulate

Glenwood Preparatory School

Orient Islamic School

Superspar

Glenwood High School

Quickshop

St. Augustine's Primary School

Shell Select

Pick n Pay

ethekwini municipality city engineers

Clifton Place

Standard Bank

On Tap Durban

Kingfisher

ABSA

Al Barakah Bank

City View Shopping Centre

Max MotorSport

Department of Home Affairs

PEP

PEP Home

PEP

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Minty's

Arup

Xpression Surf Shop

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Build it Southway Mall

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Transnet Engineering

Shell

Tile Africa

Saxony Westwood

Quickshop

Quickshop

Beverly Hills

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

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