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Distance from Airport to Durban

Airport to Durban is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 316.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 42 min.

N Airport → Durban
Road distance
316.6 km
196.7 mi • 170.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
231.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 42 min
Return: 7 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R530.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R532.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R590.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R595.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R699.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R702.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R779.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R785.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R920.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R924.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,025.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,033.40
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 42 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 57 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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316.6 km 3 hrs 42 min
Start Airport
Finish Durban
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Airport
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Wes Street
    1.0 km
  3. Turn left
    3.8 km
  4. Turn right
    152.6 km
  5. Continue straight
    46.8 km
  6. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    7.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    3.3 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Leo Boyd Highway
    3.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway
    8.0 km
  14. Continue straight onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    0.8 km
  15. Continue straight onto Florence Nzama Street
    0.7 km
  16. Turn right onto Bram Fischer Road
    1.7 km
  17. Continue slight left onto David Webster Street towards Julius Nyerere Avenue
    0.3 km
  18. Go straight onto Market Road
    0.2 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork onto Khuzimpi Shezi Road
    0.4 km
  20. Turn right onto Anton Lembede Street towards North Coast
    0.0 km
  21. Turn slight left onto Sydney Road towards R102: South Coast
    0.3 km
  22. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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
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
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
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
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
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
158.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 51 min • 1 hr 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Airport → Durban
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Durban
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Airport → Durban
Airport 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
23.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
40.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
161.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Durban → Airport
Airport ↔ Durban
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Airport -27.78531, 30.78817
Midpoint
158.5 km
Total: 316.6 km
Midpoint 158.5 km
316.6 km 3 hrs 42 min
Destination Durban -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 316.6 km
Return-cycle span 633.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 158.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.78531, 30.78817
Midpoint -28.74380, 31.52612
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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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Airport from Durban? +
Airport is about 316.6 km from Durban by road.
How long does it take from Airport to Durban? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Airport to Durban in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Airport 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 Airport to Durban? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R530.04 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R532.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R590.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R595.24 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Airport 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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Victoria Emb
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Route Locations

Start area
Airport, 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: 23.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 40.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 161.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 78.1 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 204.4 km

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