Distance from Guildford to Durban

N Guildford → Durban

Road distance

31.7 km

Metro routes · M13 / N3

Guildford to Durban is a short everyday drive, covering about 31.7 km in roughly 31 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

23.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.34×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

31 min

Start point

Guildford

End point

the fork onto Che Guevara Road

Return: 1 hr 3 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

31 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

59.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

31 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R63.74

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R63.99

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

115° ESE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

295° WNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.7728, 30.7866

End coords Destination point

-29.8618, 31.0099

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R30 - R50

Guildford → Durban

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 18 °C Guildford Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 22 °C Durban Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Guildford → Durban

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Car

31.7 km

31 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

31.7 km

~29 min

64 km/h avg

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Places from Guildford to Durban

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Hotel Near Durban

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 24 km from start

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

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Guildford

Finish Durban

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Guildford to Durban via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Guildford to Durban via M13

Metro arterial route M13
Head on Guildford

0.1 km
Turn right onto Montague

0.3 km
Continue onto Montague

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Carol Avenue

0.2 km
Continue slight left onto Springside Road

2.1 km
Turn left onto Stonewall Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Old Main Road

1.1 km
Take the ramp slight left towards M13: Kloof

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto King Cetshwayo Highway

5.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto King Cetshwayo Highway

6.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3

1.2 km
Merge slight left

10.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Berea

0.3 km
Go straight onto King Dinuzulu Road

0.9 km
Turn right onto Botanic Gardens Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Cleaver Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Che Guevara Road

0.8 km
Turn left onto Magwaza Maphalala Street

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Che Guevara Road

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

Main toll road N3

We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

15.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

15 min • 15 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

2.3 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

5.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

1.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

74.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban

06:44 – 17:03

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:54

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 18 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 56 min

SunriseDawn break

06:44

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R132.40

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.63

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R6.33

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R139.36

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (10)

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 Guildford Start: Guildford -29.77277, 30.78661

Midpoint

15.8 km

Total: 31.7 km

Midpoint 15.8 km

31.7 km 31 min

Destination Durban End: the fork onto Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 31.7 km

Return-cycle span 63.3 km

Traversal time 31 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 63.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 15.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.77277, 30.78661

Midpoint -29.82477, 30.87029

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

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Questions 8

How far is Guildford from Durban? +

Guildford is about 31.7 km from Durban by road.

How long does it take from Guildford to Durban? +

The drive usually takes about 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Guildford 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 Guildford to Durban? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R63.74 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R63.99 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R63.67 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R66.73 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Guildford to Durban? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

Montague

From Guildford To Durban

: Kloof

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