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Distance from Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal to Durban

Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal to Durban is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 171.8 km in roughly 1 hr 55 min.

N Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal → Durban
Road distance
171.8 km
106.7 mi • 92.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
158.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 55 min
Return: 3 hrs 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R287.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R288.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R320.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R322.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R379.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R381.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R422.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R426.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R499.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R501.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R556.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R560.64
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 55 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 10 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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171.8 km 1 hr 55 min
Start Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal
Finish Durban
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Alumina Allee
    2.6 km
  3. Turn right onto John Ross Highway
    8.6 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N2: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    132.5 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 18
Known total R493.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 18 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 Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
86.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
57 min • 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal → Durban
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Durban
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal → Durban
Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal Origin postcode
Not available
Durban Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
16.6 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
59.5 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
6.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Durban → Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal
Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal ↔ Durban
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal -28.75216, 32.02742
Midpoint
86.0 km
Total: 171.8 km
Midpoint 86.0 km
171.8 km 1 hr 55 min
Destination Durban -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 171.8 km
Return-cycle span 343.6 km
Traversal time 1 hr 55 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 13.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 86.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.75216, 32.02742
Midpoint -29.23378, 31.42153
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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Questions 8
How far is Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal from Durban? +
Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal is about 171.8 km from Durban by road.
How long does it take from Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal to Durban? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal to Durban in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shell Select 3900 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 Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal to Durban? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R287.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R288.92 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R320.33 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R322.93 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal to Durban? +
Yes. There are 18 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Alumina Allee
From Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal To Durban
: KwaDukuza
From Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal To Durban
: Mt Edgecombe
From Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal To Durban
Phoenix
From Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal To Durban
uMhlanga
From Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal To Durban
Coast
From Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal To Durban
Berea
From Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal To Durban
Pietermaritzburg
From Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal To Durban
Victoria Emb
From Shell Select 3900 Kwazulu Natal To Durban

Route Locations

Start area
Shell Select 3900 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.

Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 16.6 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 59.5 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 6.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 17.3 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 103.4 km

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