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Distance from Durban to 38

Durban to 38 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 474.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 22 min.

N Durban → 38
Road distance
474.3 km
294.7 mi • 256.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
349.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 22 min
Return: 12 hrs 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R794.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R797.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R884.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R891.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,047.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,052.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,167.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,176.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,378.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,385.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,535.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,548.09
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 22 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 37 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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474.3 km 6 hrs 22 min
Start Durban
Finish 38
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Destination
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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
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Go straight onto Julius Nyerere Avenue
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right onto Johannes Nkosi Street
    1.8 km
  7. Turn left onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    1.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway
    8.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Leo Boyd Highway
    2.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Umhlanga Ridge
    0.5 km
  11. Continue straight
    2.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: KwaDukuza
    1.3 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    7.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  17. Turn left
    104.6 km
  18. Continue straight
    94.5 km
  19. Turn left
    6.0 km
  20. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  21. Turn left
    45.2 km
  22. Continue left
    1.1 km
  23. Turn right
    48.0 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.8 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    42.7 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left
    3.6 km
  28. Turn make a U-turn
    0.4 km
  29. Turn left
    0.2 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  31. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  32. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.9 km
  33. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  34. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  35. Turn left
    0.4 km
  36. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.1 km
  37. Turn right
    0.7 km
  38. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  39. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 13 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
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
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
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
237.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 11 min • 3 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → 38
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
38, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → 38
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
38 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
197.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
181.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
101.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
38 → Durban
Durban ↔ 38
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
237.5 km
Total: 474.3 km
Midpoint 237.5 km
474.3 km 6 hrs 22 min
Destination 38 -26.75721, 30.43589

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 474.3 km
Return-cycle span 948.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 8.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 237.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.27444, 31.20638
End -26.75721, 30.43589
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from 38? +
Durban is about 474.3 km from 38 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to 38? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to 38 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to 38? +
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 38? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R794.03 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R797.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R884.53 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R891.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to 38? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

City Centre
From Durban To 38
: Umhlanga Ridge
From Durban To 38
Mt Edgecombe
From Durban To 38
King Shaka International Airport
From Durban To 38
Gateway Shopping
From Durban To 38
Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
From Durban To 38
: Durban
From Durban To 38
KwaDukuza
From Durban To 38
King Shake Int
From Durban To 38
King Shaka Int
From Durban To 38

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
38, Mpumalanga
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 197.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 181.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 101.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 319.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 235.8 km

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