Distance from Salt Lake to Durban

N Salt Lake → Durban

Road distance

942.2 km

Highway dominant · N2 / R72

Salt Lake to Durban is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 942.2 km in roughly 11 hrs 17 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

683.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.38×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 17 min

Start point

Harrington Street

End point

Che Guevara Road

Return: 22 hrs 34 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

677 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 32 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,896.11

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,903.57

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

51° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

231° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.8907, 25.5338

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 14 °C Salt Lake Fair View Forecast → 20 °C Durban Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Salt Lake → Durban

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Car

942.2 km

11 hrs 17 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

942.2 km

~14 hrs 29 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 12 km to Chief Dawid Stuurman International
✈ PLZ → DUR (1 hr 25 min)
↑ 8 hrs 8 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Salt Lake 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 684 km from start

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

B 684 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Salt Lake

Finish Durban

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Salt Lake to Durban via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Salt Lake to Durban via R72

Provincial road route R72
Head on Harrington Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rensburg Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Stanford Road

4.6 km
Turn left onto Case Drive

0.2 km
Turn right towards N2

0.5 km
Merge slight right

49.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown

0.9 km
Continue straight

0.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

236.1 km
Turn left onto Currie Street

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Valley Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto North East Expressway

4.0 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Turn right towards N2

0.5 km
Merge slight right

217.7 km
Turn left onto Madeira Street

304.1 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban

0.6 km
Continue straight

105.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway

13.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Berea

0.2 km
Go straight onto Che Guevara Road

0.2 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 8

Known total R281.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Umtentweni

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.50

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Umtentweni

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

471.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 38 min • 5 hrs 38 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

67.8 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

156.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

50.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

72.6%

☀ 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

9 hrs 33 min

SunriseDawn break

06:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,938.45

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R18.84

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R188.44

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,145.74

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 Salt Lake Start: Harrington Street -33.89068, 25.53377

Midpoint

471.3 km

Total: 942.2 km

Midpoint 471.3 km

942.2 km 677 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 942.2 km

Return-cycle span 1884.4 km

Traversal time 677 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 471.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.89068, 25.53377

Midpoint -31.87239, 28.50027

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 9

How far is Salt Lake from Durban? +

Salt Lake is about 942.2 km from Durban by road.

How long does it take from Salt Lake to Durban? +

The drive usually takes about 677 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake to Durban? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,896.11 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,903.57 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,894.07 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,984.98 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Salt Lake to Durban? +

Yes. There are 8 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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PEP

PEP Home

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