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Distance from Malvern to Durban

Malvern to Durban is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 562.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 26 min.

N Malvern → Durban
Road distance
562.7 km
349.6 mi • 303.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
497.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 26 min
Return: 12 hrs 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R941.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R946.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,049.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,057.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,242.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,248.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,384.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,395.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,635.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,643.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,821.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,836.44
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Durban
16.6°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
17.4°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
18%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 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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Start, destination and route line.

562.7 km 6 hrs 26 min
Start Malvern
Finish Durban
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Saint Frusquin Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Loch Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Jules Street
    1.2 km
  4. Turn right onto 31st Street
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Cleveland Road
    0.7 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cleveland Road
    0.5 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards M2
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    1.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    20.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Berea
    0.3 km
  16. Go straight onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.9 km
  17. Turn right onto Botanic Gardens Road
    0.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Cleaver Road
    0.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Che Guevara Road
    0.8 km
  20. Turn left onto Magwaza Maphalala Street
    0.1 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R1,445.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
281.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 13 min • 3 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Malvern → Durban
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Malvern
Destination area Arrival
Durban
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Malvern → Durban
Malvern Origin postcode
Not available
Durban Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
269.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
286.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
190.2 km
Rev Related route set
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Malvern ↔ Durban
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Malvern -26.20139, 28.10194
Midpoint
281.7 km
Total: 562.7 km
Midpoint 281.7 km
562.7 km 6 hrs 26 min
Destination Durban -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 562.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,125.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 281.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20139, 28.10194
Midpoint -28.32329, 29.25058
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
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Malvern from Durban? +
Malvern is about 562.7 km from Durban by road.
How long does it take from Malvern to Durban? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Malvern to Durban 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 Malvern 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 Malvern to Durban? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R941.92 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R946.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,049.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,057.79 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Malvern to Durban? +
Yes. There are 29 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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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Malvern To Durban
Kimberley
From Malvern To Durban
ern Bypass
From Malvern To Durban
: Berea
From Malvern To Durban

Route Locations

Start area
Malvern
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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