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Distance from Durban to 17

Durban to 17 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 553.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 29 min.

N Durban → 17
Road distance
553.0 km
343.6 mi • 298.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
481.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 29 min
Return: 12 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 29 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R925.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R930.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,031.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,039.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,221.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,227.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,360.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,371.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,607.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,614.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,790.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,805.00
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 29 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 44 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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553.0 km 6 hrs 29 min
Start Durban
Finish 17
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    23.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Heidelberg
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Heidelberg Road
    24.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Elsburg Road
    2.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Farquharson Road
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Van Der Walt Road
    0.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Van Der Walt Road
    0.2 km
  17. Continue onto Van Der Walt Road
    0.7 km
  18. Continue slight right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.6 km
  19. Turn left onto Station Street
    0.8 km
  20. Turn slight right onto Brakpan Road
    0.6 km
  21. Turn left onto Main Reef Road
    0.5 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Elliot Road
    0.1 km
  23. Continue onto Elliot Road
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left
    0.1 km
  25. Turn slight left onto Victoria Falls Road
    1.3 km
  26. Turn right onto Biggs Avenue
    0.3 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R1,442.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
276.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 14 min • 3 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → 17
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
17, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → 17
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
17 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 Overlapping province
260.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
276.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
180.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
17 → Durban
Durban ↔ 17
Durban to Johannesburg Related trip
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Durban to Pretoria Related trip
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Durban to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
276.9 km
Total: 553.0 km
Midpoint 276.9 km
553.0 km 6 hrs 29 min
Destination 17 -26.21465, 28.37159

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 553.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,106.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 276.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.35215, 29.28414
End -26.21465, 28.37159
Destination services

Available in 17

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 2 nearby matches around 17
2

  • Evans Street, Brakpan

  • Tweedy Road, Brakpan, 1542
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around 17
2
  • PEP
    Pretoria Road, Johannesburg, 1501, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Benoni, 1501
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around 17
1
  • FNB
    629 Voortrekker Road, Brakpan
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around 17
4
  • Shell Select
    1541, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1 Ampthill Avenue, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng
  • Shell
    Benoni, 1501, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1 Heald Street, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 17
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around 17
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from 17? +
Durban is about 553.0 km from 17 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to 17? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to 17 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 Durban to 17? +
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 Durban to 17? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R925.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R930.18 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,031.32 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,039.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to 17? +
Yes. There are 26 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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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban To 17
: Heidelberg
From Durban To 17
Benoni
From Durban To 17

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
17, Gauteng
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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 260.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 276.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 180.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 314.5 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 397.9 km

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