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Distance from Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal to Durban

Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal to Durban is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 315.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 41 min.

N Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal → Durban
Road distance
315.7 km
196.2 mi • 170.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
233.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 41 min
Return: 7 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 41 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R528.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R530.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R588.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R593.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R697.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R700.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R776.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R783.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R917.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R921.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,022.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,030.34
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 41 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 56 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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315.7 km 3 hrs 41 min
Start Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal
Finish Durban
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  1. Head on Church Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Oos Street
    156.5 km
  3. Continue straight
    46.8 km
  4. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  5. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    7.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.2 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.5 km
  9. Merge slight right
    3.3 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Leo Boyd Highway
    3.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway
    8.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    0.8 km
  13. Continue straight onto Florence Nzama Street
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Bram Fischer Road
    1.7 km
  15. Continue slight left onto David Webster Street towards Julius Nyerere Avenue
    0.3 km
  16. Go straight onto Market Road
    0.2 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork onto Khuzimpi Shezi Road
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Anton Lembede Street towards North Coast
    0.0 km
  19. Turn slight left onto Sydney Road towards R102: South Coast
    0.3 km
  20. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 13 toll points from our database.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
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
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 Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
158.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 50 min • 1 hr 50 min
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Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal → Durban
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Durban
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
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Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal → Durban
Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal 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
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
22.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
39.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
160.5 km
Rev Related route set
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Durban → Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal
Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal ↔ Durban
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal -27.76639, 30.79703
Midpoint
158.1 km
Total: 315.7 km
Midpoint 158.1 km
315.7 km 3 hrs 41 min
Destination Durban -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 315.7 km
Return-cycle span 631.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 7.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 158.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.76639, 30.79703
Midpoint -28.74796, 31.52648
End -29.86183, 31.00991
Destination services

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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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Questions 9
How far is Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal from Durban? +
Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal is about 315.7 km from Durban by road.
How long does it take from Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal to Durban? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal to Durban in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal 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 Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal to Durban? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R528.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R530.97 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R588.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R593.48 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal 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 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. 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

: Mt Edgecombe
From Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal To Durban
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
Shell 231 Kerk Street Vryheid 3100 Kwazulu Natal, 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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 22.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 39.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 160.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 77.1 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 203.5 km

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