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Distance from P305 to Durban

P305 to Durban is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 157.2 km in roughly 2 hrs 11 min.

N P305 → Durban
Road distance
157.2 km
M41 N2 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
92.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.70×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 11 min
End point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 4 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
131 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R300.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R301.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R365.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R367.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R396.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R397.65
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R482.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R485.31
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R521.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R523.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R634.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R638.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
166° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
346° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.0540, 30.7858
End coords Destination point
-29.8618, 31.0099
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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157.2 km 132 min
Start P305
Finish Durban
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    3.0 km
  2. Turn right
    84.1 km
  3. Take the ramp straight towards N2: Durban
    0.9 km
  4. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    41.8 km
  5. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    7.4 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.2 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    3.3 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Leo Boyd Highway
    3.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway
    8.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    0.8 km
  12. Continue straight onto Florence Nzama Street
    0.7 km
  13. Turn right onto Bram Fischer Road
    1.7 km
  14. Continue slight left onto David Webster Street towards Julius Nyerere Avenue
    0.3 km
  15. Go straight onto Market Road
    0.2 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork onto Khuzimpi Shezi Road
    0.4 km
  17. Turn right onto Anton Lembede Street towards North Coast
    0.0 km
  18. Turn slight left onto Sydney Road towards R102: South Coast
    0.3 km
  19. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R122.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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 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 Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
78.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 5 min • 1 hr 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
58.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban
06:29 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R657.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R31.44
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R691.61
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 P305 -29.05404, 30.78582
Midpoint
78.7 km
Total: 157.2 km
Midpoint 78.7 km
157.2 km 132 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 157.2 km
Return-cycle span 314.4 km
Traversal time 132 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 14.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 78.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.05404, 30.78582
Midpoint -29.30433, 31.26048
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 8
How far is P305 from Durban? +
P305 is about 157.2 km from Durban by road.
How long does it take from P305 to Durban? +
The drive usually takes about 132 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from P305 to Durban in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from P305 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 P305 to Durban? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R300.13 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R301.38 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R365.55 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R367.81 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from P305 to Durban? +
Yes. There are 9 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. 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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Route Locations

Start area
P305, KwaZulu-Natal
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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