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Distance from Kwa Vuma to Durban

Kwa Vuma to Durban is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 294.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 50 min.

N Kwa Vuma → Durban
Road distance
294.6 km
M41 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
177.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.66×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 50 min
End point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
230 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R562.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R564.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R685.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R689.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R742.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R745.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R903.95
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R909.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R976.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R980.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,189.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,196.77
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
172° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
352° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2793, 30.7390
End coords Destination point
-29.8618, 31.0099
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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294.6 km 3 hrs 50 min
Start Kwa Vuma
Finish Durban
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.6 km
  2. Turn left
    1.4 km
  3. Turn left
    44.9 km
  4. Turn right
    31.8 km
  5. Continue left
    22.5 km
  6. Turn right
    80.1 km
  7. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  8. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  9. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    7.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    3.3 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Leo Boyd Highway
    3.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway
    8.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    0.8 km
  16. Continue straight onto Florence Nzama Street
    0.7 km
  17. Turn right onto Bram Fischer Road
    1.7 km
  18. Continue slight left onto David Webster Street towards Julius Nyerere Avenue
    0.3 km
  19. Go straight onto Market Road
    0.2 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork onto Khuzimpi Shezi Road
    0.4 km
  21. Turn right onto Anton Lembede Street towards North Coast
    0.0 km
  22. Turn slight left onto Sydney Road towards R102: South Coast
    0.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right
    0.1 km
  25. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 13 toll points from our database.
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
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
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
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
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Routes ↩ Durban → Kwa Vuma Kwa Vuma to Johannesburg Kwa Vuma to Pretoria Kwa Vuma to Cape Town Kwa Vuma to Durban Johannesburg to Durban Pretoria to Durban Cape Town to Durban
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
147.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 55 min • 1 hr 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
49.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
60.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban
06:30 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,231.39
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,296.20
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kwa Vuma -28.27935, 30.73900
Midpoint
147.4 km
Total: 294.6 km
Midpoint 147.4 km
294.6 km 3 hrs 50 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 294.6 km
Return-cycle span 589.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 8.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 147.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27935, 30.73900
Midpoint -28.83758, 31.49491
End -29.86183, 31.00991
Destination services

Available in Durban

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Durban
5
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Durban
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban
2
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
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Kwa Vuma from Durban? +
Kwa Vuma is about 294.6 km from Durban by road.
How long does it take from Kwa Vuma to Durban? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kwa Vuma to Durban in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kwa Vuma 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 Kwa Vuma to Durban? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R562.50 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R564.84 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R685.10 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R689.34 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kwa Vuma to Durban? +
Yes. There are 13 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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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Phoenix
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uMhlanga
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Coast
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Berea
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Pietermaritzburg
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Victoria Emb
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Route Locations

Start area
Kwa Vuma
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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